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Minister orders demolition of estate illegally built on green area in Abuja

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the demolition of an estate illegally built on a green area in Guzape,...
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Human Settlement

Zikora Ibeh: Makoko and the politics of displacement in Lagos

One fact is now unmistakable. The Lagos State Government appears determined to empty Makoko of its inhabitants. But for the mass protest organised by the Coalition...
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Human Settlement

Why buildings keep collapsing in Nigeria, by builders

The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has attributed the recurring building collapse cases across the country to weak construction laws and failure to hold...
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Human Settlement

Lagos launches online system for building permit

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has launched an electronic system that will simplify the process of obtaining physical planning permits in the state. Mr....
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Human Settlement

Urban October Report 2025: Responding to crises, advancing people-centred smart cities

Cities around the world came together during Urban October 2025 to address some of the most pressing urban challenges of our time – from...
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Lagos assembly concludes probe into waterfront demolitions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has concluded its investigation into demolitions in three waterfront communities, with affected residents presenting differing demands. Chairman of the...
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Human Settlement

Govt commends UN-Habitat’s support for displaced persons

The Federal Government has commended the European Union-funded Sustainable Integrated Development Programme for supporting Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria (SIDPIN). The Minister of Housing and...
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Human Settlement

A greener path forward: Commending Ogun’s housing drive, calling for urban tree canopy

Nigerian Canadian environmentalist, Surajdeen Alabede, commends Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun for his outstanding commitment to affordable housing in Ogun State. Since 2019, his administration...
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Art, film, wildlife drive Dan Yessa’s mission to inspire conservation among DRC’s youth

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI Foundation's Friend of the Month is Dan Yessa, an artist and documentary filmmaker based...
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Regional Collaboration Centres sharpen country-focused support to accelerate implementation

UN Climate Change's Regional Collaboration Centres (RCCs) strengthened country-driven climate action in 2025, supporting governments across regions to translate national climate plans into...
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Lagos launches flood insurance for rapid doorstep relief for residents

The Lagos State Government has launched a flood risk insurance policy aimed at providing rapid financial relief to vulnerable...

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