Tag:Urban Development

Human Settlement

Niger partners UN-Habitat, Korea on $75,000 urban development programme

The Niger State Government of Nigeria says it has received $75,000 from the Republic of Korea and technical assistance from the UN-Habitat to accelerate...

Michael Simire - September 5, 2022

Human Settlement

AMAC adopts energy, climate blueprint under urban development agenda

With the unveiling of its Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plan (SEACAP), the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) may have distinguished itself as...

Michael Simire - July 9, 2022

Human Settlement

Slums and wastes: Without wastes, it is not a slum

As she rowed her boat across the slums of Makoko, I saw what she saw. I have seen it; you must have too –...

Michael Simire - May 18, 2022

Sustainable Devpt

UNECA develops city-level indicators for monitoring sustainable development

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has developed 107 city-level indicators to support local authorities and national statistical offices (NSOs) in monitoring and...

Michael Simire - October 26, 2021

Human Settlement

Lagos insists planning information is free

The Lagos State Government has re-emphasised that intending developers could obtain planning information free of charge. In a statement signed on Friday, August 6, 2021...

Michael Simire - August 6, 2021

Human Settlement

Plateau vows to prosecute defaulters of building, town plans

Plateau State Government says it will prosecute defaulters of building and town plans because such acts obstruct quick response to fire outbreaks and other...

Michael Simire - June 16, 2021

Human Settlement

Lagos unveils regeneration plans to create a Micro City around National Theatre

The Lagos State Government has said that it is embarking on the creation of a new Micro City to complement the Federal Government’s proposed...

Michael Simire - May 6, 2021

Human Settlement

Lagos cracks down on building conversion in estates

The Lagos State Government has said that it will immediately commence enforcement of the law against those who converted buildings from their original plans...

Michael Simire - March 31, 2021

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