Tag:Demolition

After three days’ notice, Lagos demolishes shanties on Lekki coastal road

The Lagos State Government has demolished all shanties and illegal structures on Lekki coastal road which serves as alternative to Lekki-Epe route. The demolition was carried...

Waterfronts demolition: Lagos withdraws from court-ordered mediation process

The Nigerian Slum/Informal Settlement Federation (Federation) – comprising dozens of waterfront communities and scores of other informal settlements across Lagos – on Wednesday, March...

Otodo Gbame: We’re shocked by Lagos govt’s excuse for demolition – CSOs

A coalition of civil society operatives has frowned at reasons given by the Lagos State Government for demolishing Otodo Gbame, an ancestral fishing settlement...

Images: Demolition of Otodo Gbame community

On Friday, March 17 2017, the Lagos State Government demolished and forcefully evicted the Otodo Gbame community, an act that has been greeted by...

Why we demolished Otodo Gbame community, by Lagos govt

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 clarified its position on why what it terms “illegal shanties and unwholesome habitation” were cleared around Ilado...

Residents, group condemn Otodo Gbame community’s demolition

The Nigerian Slum / Informal Settlement Federation (Federation) and the Justice & Empowerment Initiatives Nigeria (JEI) have condemned the demolition and forced eviction of...

Legacy flays demolition of 161-year-old Lagos monument

Lagos-based historical and environmental interest group, Legacy, has kicked against the demolition a week ago of Olaiya House (or “Ilojo Bar”), which was in...

Minanuel Investment demands FCDA apology, compensation over Abuja demolition

Minanuel Investment Limited, developer of the Minanuel Estate, Goza, Lugbe 1 Extension in Abuja that was recently demolished, has demanded for an apology as...

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Foundation advocates joint action against climate change in Africa

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), People, Planet and Peace Foundation, has advocated a joint action among Africa countries to curb...
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Nasarawa develops comprehensive strategic framework to tackle climate change

The Nasarawa State Government has developed a comprehensive strategic framework to combat climate change. Dr Margaret Elayo, the state Commissioner...

Fossil fuel dependence, conflicts driving global economic instability – UN climate chief

The Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change, Simon Stiell, has warned that escalating global conflicts and continued reliance on...

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Foundation advocates joint action against climate change in Africa

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Nasarawa develops comprehensive strategic framework to tackle climate change

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