Tag:World Cities Day

Human Settlement

Urban October Report 2025: Responding to crises, advancing people-centred smart cities

Cities around the world came together during Urban October 2025 to address some of the most pressing urban challenges of our time – from...

Michael Simire - March 11, 2026

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...

Michael Simire - November 2, 2025

Human Settlement

Bogotá to host global observance of World Cities Day 2025

Bogotá has been selected to host the global celebration of World Cities Day on October 31, 2025 – a United Nations observance that highlights...

Michael Simire - July 27, 2025

Climate Change

Youth drive climate action at World Cities Day 2024 in Alexandria

The Egyptian city of Alexandria on Thursday, October 31, marked World Cities Day 2024 by gathering young climate advocates, senior officials, and urban leaders under the...

Michael Simire - November 1, 2024

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Disaster Risk ManagementApril 29, 2026

Flood: Kaduna SEMA validates 178 hazards across nine LGAs

The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), in partnership with Christian Aid, has in a meeting validated data from...

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Land DegradationApril 29, 2026

Nigeria loses 24m tonnes of topsoil annually, says govt

The Federal Government says Nigeria loses about 24 million tonnes of topsoil annually due to erosion and land degradation,...

Human SettlementApril 29, 2026

Senate approves $516.3m loan for Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project

The Senate has approved $516,333,700 syndicated financing facility for the construction of Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway. This followed the consideration and adoption...