Human Settlement

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Human Settlement

Planners urge proper pre-construction consultation as Lagos denies role in FESTAC demolitions

Town planning experts in Ogun have advocated for proper consultation before building to prevent unnecessary demolitions of houses in the state. They affirmed that Ogun...
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Human Settlement

UN calls for urgent action to end homelessness

Homelessness is rising in every region and must be addressed as a structural crisis rooted in inequality, unaffordable housing, and weak social protection, according to...
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Unsung heroes: One woman’s goal to clean up Nigeria’s beaches, empower women and youth

Doyinsola Ogunye founded multiple organisations in Lagos - including the Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children (MEDIC) and...
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Nigeria targets 2050 for self-sufficiency in palm oil

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says the country will be self-sufficient and meet its global market...
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Use marble to produce electricity, engineer advises Oyo

An electrical engineer, Mr. Toyese Oyerinde, has advised the Oyo State Government to exploit the huge deposits of marble...

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