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Urban planning, key to mitigate environmental hazards, says NITP chairman

The Chairman, Oyo State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Prof. Musibau Jelili, has called for effective urban planning to address...

There is low awareness of urban planning in Nigeria – NITP

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has decried the poor awareness of urban planning regulations in the country. National President of NITP, Mr Toyin...

Gov. pledges to enforce urban planning policy in Plateau

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, expressed determination to enforce the state’s urban planning policy to improve the living conditions...

Benue amends law establishing State Urban Development Board

The Benue State House of Assembly has amended the law establishing the Benue State Urban Development Board. The amendment was done during the plenary on...

At EnviroNews webinar, experts explore new urban planning approaches amid pandemic

As the Coronavirus continues to pose a challenge globally, experts have been discussing the impact of the pandemic on the physical environment and to...

Lagos mega city: A paradigm in urban management

Lagos, Nigeria’s former capital city, is in an ambulatory speed to overcome its lost glory. With its new nomenclature as a mega city, Lagos...

Book review: How Nigerians can participate in physical planning

Toyin Ayinde, former Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning & Urban Development, in a review of “The Citizen’s Guide to Planning in Nigeria: How...

Images: Abiodun’s book launch, 70th birthday

Yacoob Abiodun, urban planner and erstwhile Secretary of the National Housing Policy Council, on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 launched his second book, while also...

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour, celebrating two decades of global and African-led action to protect...
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10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products of human prosperity - and one of the most underestimated...

‘Reducing demand’ identified a complementary strategy to combat illegal wildlife trade 

Demand for wildlife products supplied through illegal trade supply chains continues to place significant pressure on many wild species....

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

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