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Human Settlement

Nigeria holds First National Urban Forum, marks World Habitat Day 2014

Efforts to evolve a comprehensive but inclusive urban agenda for Nigeria will move into top gear in the federal capital Abuja next month, with...

Michael Simire - September 26, 2014

Human Settlement

Nigeria, UN-Habitat promote youth empowerment, safer cities

The Federal Government has signed an agreement with United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) that aims at promoting urban youth empowerment and safer cities. The deal...

Michael Simire - August 15, 2014

Human Settlement

Urban planning practice in Nigeria: Advocacy for change

Plans are nothing; planning is everything. -Dwight Eisenhower, US President (1952-1960) This expose is to call attention of the government and the governed in Nigeria to...

Michael Simire - August 1, 2014

Human Settlement

Laureates on Gaza: They’re also our children

Declaration by Laureates of the Right Livelihood Award on Gaza: As recipients of the Right Livelihood Award, popularly known as the “Alternative Nobel Prize“, we strongly...

Michael Simire - July 27, 2014

Human Settlement

Why Okun Alfa experiences flooding, by Elegushi

The Okun Alfa community, which hosts the once-popular Alpha Beach in Lekki area of Eti-Osa Local Government in Lagos, has in numerous occasions been...

Michael Simire - July 23, 2014

Human Settlement

National Conference decides on Land Use Act amendment

Resolution of two critical issues that have caused a deep divide at the National Conference formed a part of the plenary session of the...

Michael Simire - July 10, 2014

Human Settlement

ERA to Shell: Stop sloganeering and clean up Ogoniland

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has expressed reservations about remarks credited to the new chief executive officer of Shell, Ben...

Michael Simire - June 9, 2014

Human Settlement

Makoko claims no easy victories

Makoko is a metaphor for resilience in the face of enormous pressures. This community floating on the waters of the Lagos Lagoon is resilient...

Michael Simire - June 2, 2014

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