Human Settlement

Warri, a distressed and a dying city

Who will restore Warri back to its glorious days? A city that was once the pride of all Wafarians, is now a shadow of...

Lagos gives 176 illegal estates 21-day ultimatum to process layout approvals

The Lagos State Government has identified 176 illegal estate developments, predominantly located in the Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe axis of the state, and...

Bogotá to host global observance of World Cities Day 2025

Bogotá has been selected to host the global celebration of World Cities Day on October 31, 2025 – a United Nations observance that highlights...

HEDA applauds proposal to make existing Right to Clean Environment justiciable under fundamental human rights

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), a leading environmental justice and sustainable development organisation, has commended the proposal for a constitutional...

Tinubu reaffirms commitment to urban devt, improved quality of life

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to urban development and improving the quality of life of residents of the Federal Capital Territory...

On the road to Baku: 13th World Urban Forum theme unveiled

UN-Habitat and the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan have announced the theme for the upcoming thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13): “Housing the...

United Nations Habitat Assembly adopts strategic plan to advance adequate housing for all

The United Nations Habitat Assembly has adopted UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan for 2026–2029, placing adequate housing, land, basic services, and the transformation of informal settlements and...

UN-Habitat Assembly concludes with bold roadmap to tackle global housing crisis

The resumed second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly concluded on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Nairobi with a renewed global commitment to sustainable urban...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...
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