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Human Settlement

Nigeria’s urban growth outpacing sanitation infrastructure – UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns that rapid urbanisation in Nigeria is outpacing sanitation infrastructure, worsening open defecation, and exposing millions...

Michael Simire - November 6, 2025

Human Settlement

Climate crisis: Cities unite to tackle deadly extreme heat, transform urban spaces

A new global coalition of cities has pledged urgent, coordinated action to tackle one of the most dangerous impacts of the climate crisis: extreme...

Michael Simire - November 5, 2025

Human Settlement

WHO urges cities to take strategic action for healthier, fairer urban futures

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged governments and city leaders to transform urban areas into engines of health, equity and sustainability as the...

Michael Simire - November 2, 2025

Human Settlement

Town planning: Tinubu urges states to domesticate national urban development policy

President Bola Tinubu has tasked states to domesticate the National Urban Development Policy to bolster town planning. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of...

Michael Simire - October 29, 2025

Human Settlement

Minister, NITP express concern over poor implementation of urban, regional planning law

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) have raised concerns over the lack of full...

Michael Simire - October 27, 2025

Human Settlement

Institute to reposition Nigeria’s urban centres for growth

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has expressed commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s towns and cities for national development through the effective implementation of...

Michael Simire - October 27, 2025

Human Settlement

Global Champions issue call to action on adequate, affordable housing

The Global Champions of Adequate Housing have issued a strong Call to Action on Adequate and Affordable Housing, urging countries and partners to prioritise housing...

Michael Simire - October 19, 2025

Human Settlement

Residents protest planned demolition of Lagos market

Residents and shop owners at the Oja Retail Market, Oke-Afa, Jakande Estate, Isolo, Lagos, have kicked against the planned demolition of the market by...

Michael Simire - October 17, 2025

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