Different types of human settlements|different types of settlements

Human Settlement

Building collapse: Prevention is better than cure

“Once is an accident, twice is a coincidence, but three times is a pattern.” (a maxim.) On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, the Lagos State Government...

Michael Simire - April 26, 2023

Human Settlement

Anambra Physical Planning Board warns against structures not approved by government

Chairman of Anambra State Physical Planning Board, Mr Chike Maduekwe, has repeated government dismay over abuse of structures in the state by some developers. Maduekwe...

Michael Simire - April 14, 2023

Human Settlement

Nigeria ramps up efforts to improve accessibility of sustainable spaces

The World Bank estimates that there are around 29 million people in Nigeria living with a disability or around 14% of the population. One of...

Michael Simire - March 30, 2023

Human Settlement

Displacement: HOMEF asks Lagos to halt Makoko waterfront dredging

Makoko has been described as an important fishing community located in Yaba Local Government Area of Lagos State, overlooking the Third Mainland Bridge. The community...

Michael Simire - February 16, 2023

Human Settlement

2023 elections: Institute tasks political parties on physical planning agenda

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has called on political parties to review their manifestos to reflect the critical role of physical planning...

Michael Simire - February 9, 2023

Human Settlement

Planners to review 43-year-old Abuja masterplan, address double allocations

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has said that it will review the 43 years old unreviewed Abuja Masterplan in order to address...

Michael Simire - February 7, 2023

Human Settlement

Lagos trains 50 town planners in drones deployment

Lagos State Government began a two-week training of 50 town planners on Monday, February 6, 2023, on effective operation of drones to monitor encroachment on land and other...

Michael Simire - February 6, 2023

Human Settlement

Expectations high as Buhari inaugurates Lagos Blue Line Rail project

Public transport system in Lagos State is set to wear a new face as the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Rail Line project...

Michael Simire - January 22, 2023

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