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Ministers, mayors unite in Belém to advance climate action through urbanisation

The high-level closing plenary of the fourth Ministerial Meeting on Urbanisation and Climate Change marked a historic moment for cities and regions at COP30, bringing...

Nigeria grappling to balance rapid urbanisation, infrastructure demands – Don

Senior Lecturer, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, Dr Ibrahim Lawal, says Nigeria is still grappling with the challenge of balancing rapid urbanisation  and...

Lagos mangroves under threat: A crisis of urbanisation and ecological loss

Lagos’ mangrove forests, once lush and teeming with biodiversity, are rapidly disappearing under the pressure of urban development and unregulated land reclamation. Environmental advocates...

Flooding in Nigeria: An ongoing crisis

Nigeria, often referred to as the "Giant of Africa," has been grappling with recurrent flooding that has devastating effects on its population and economy....

Urbanisation: Experts proffer solutions to emerging challenges in Africa

An environmental expert, Dr Dana Omran, says there is a need to strengthen local governments and other institutions, to engender economic growth. Omran is the Global...

UNILAG bags £1.9m grant for research on urbanisation, conflict resolution in Africa

 The University of Lagos (UNILAG), alongside two other foreign varsities, has bagged a research grant worth £1.9 million to conduct research on migration, urbanisation,...

Planners urged to address urbanisation challenges

The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has urged members of the Nigeria Institute of Town Planners (NITP) to tackle the consequences of rapid...

Govt seeks collaborative approach to sustainable, resilient urbanisation

The Federal Government has called for a collaborative approach toward acheving a sustainable and resilient urban development in the country. The Minister of Works and...

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Group seeks urgent intervention at Abia accident-prone axis

The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD), an environmental rights and human rights advocacy organisation in Nigeria,...
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Firm plans fleet expansion across Africa as oil, gas projects gain momentum

A maritime and logistics firm, STARZS Investment Company Ltd., has disclosed plans to expand its fleet and operations across...

NCDMB webinar unlocks AfCFTA market access for energy sector

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has outlined a practical framework for positioning Nigeria’s energy sector to access...

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Group seeks urgent intervention at Abia accident-prone axis

The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD),...

Firm plans fleet expansion across Africa as oil, gas projects gain momentum

A maritime and logistics firm, STARZS Investment Company Ltd.,...
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