Tag:Urbanisation

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Urbanisation: Experts proffer solutions to emerging challenges in Africa

An environmental expert, Dr Dana Omran, says there is a need to strengthen local governments and other institutions, to engender economic growth. Omran is the Global...

Michael Simire - August 23, 2022

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UNILAG bags £1.9m grant for research on urbanisation, conflict resolution in Africa

The University of Lagos (UNILAG), alongside two other foreign varsities, has bagged a research grant worth £1.9 million to conduct research on migration, urbanisation,...

Michael Simire - September 26, 2021

Human Settlement

Planners urged to address urbanisation challenges

The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has urged members of the Nigeria Institute of Town Planners (NITP) to tackle the consequences of rapid...

Michael Simire - January 31, 2021

Human Settlement

Govt seeks collaborative approach to sustainable, resilient urbanisation

The Federal Government has called for a collaborative approach toward acheving a sustainable and resilient urban development in the country. The Minister of Works and...

Michael Simire - November 19, 2020

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Rapid urbanisation increasing climate risk, says report

Rapid urbanisation is making people more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, according to a new UN report that highlights diverse initiatives worldwide...

admin - July 4, 2017

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How urbanisation drives deforestation, by study

Cities' sustainability efforts may be undermined by urban destruction of forested carbon sinks. Worldwatch Institute's “Can a City Be Sustainable?” examines the core principles of...

admin - July 12, 2016

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Researchers explore avenues to curb unsavoury Africa urbanisation

Following previous meetings held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in March 2013 and in Nairobi, Kenya in February 2014, the Africa Urban Research Institute (AURI)...

Michael Simire - December 19, 2014