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Human Settlement

Kano to demolish buildings erected on waterways

The Kano State Government says it will demolish buildings that are erected on waterways across the metropolis to avoid flooding. Dr Ali Makoda, the state...

admin - July 1, 2018

Human Settlement

Liverpool to host global observance of 2018 World Cities Day

The 2018 World Cities Day global observance will be held in Liverpool, United Kingdom, on October 31. The announcement was made by the Mayor of Liverpool,...

admin - June 28, 2018

Human Settlement

Absence of indigenous land rights will engender insecurity in Amazon

On the eve of its address to the Oslo Tropical Forest Forum (OTFF), Peru’s national indigenous organisation, AIDESEP, has launched a joint report with the Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) which...

admin - June 27, 2018

Human Settlement

Oyo to dredge 64 rivers in Ibadan to prevent flooding

The Oyo State Government has concluded arrangements to dredge 64 streams and blocked drainage across the state as part of efforts to prevent flooding. A...

admin - June 23, 2018

Human Settlement

ICLEI releases new vision for urban era

ICLEI, an international sustainability organisation comprising more than 1,500 local and regional governments, on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 announced a new strategic vision to...

admin - June 21, 2018

Human Settlement

States tasked on smart cities

The Project Manager, United Nations Habitat for a Better Urban Future, Prof. Mustapha Zubairu, on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 urged state governments to work...

admin - June 14, 2018

Human Settlement

Global urban inhabitants expected to hit 2b by 2030

The Director-General, Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NIBBRI), Prof. Danladi Matawal, says additional two billion urban inhabitants are expected by 2030. Matawal made this...

admin - June 13, 2018

Human Settlement

Government urged to implement rural development policies

The Technical Adviser, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Dr. Tunde Arosanyin, has called for proper implementation of the rural development policies in Nigeria...

admin - June 12, 2018

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