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Human Settlement

Since the ban on street trading in Lagos by executive fiat of Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Amobode, which took effect from July 1, 2016,...

admin - July 14, 2016

Human Settlement

How urbanisation drives deforestation, by study

Cities' sustainability efforts may be undermined by urban destruction of forested carbon sinks. Worldwatch Institute's “Can a City Be Sustainable?” examines the core principles of...

admin - July 12, 2016

Human Settlement

Smart City Lagos: Necessity of the time (2)

In my previous article published in EnviroNews Nigeria edition of Sunday, June 26, 2016, I touched on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between...

admin - June 30, 2016

Human Settlement

Paris emerges Global Earth Hour Capital 2016 winner

Paris is this year’s Global Earth Hour Capital. WWF’s Earth Hour City Challenge recognises the “City of Light” as a role model for climate...

admin - June 25, 2016

Human Settlement

Lagos to build Africa’s first smart city

The Lagos State Government has signed an agreement with the City of Dubai for the creation of Africa’s first smart city. The Memorandum of Understanding...

admin - June 21, 2016

Human Settlement

Cities commit to combating emissions

Through bold climate commitments, 228 cities around the world are taking the lead on climate action Over 200 cities have set greenhouse gas reduction goals...

admin - June 7, 2016

Human Settlement

Success of the Los Angeles BRT system

Who would have thought that one of the best Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in the U.S. would be in its most crowded, congested,...

admin - May 26, 2016

Human Settlement

Lagos plans fourth bridge to link Island, Mainland

Lagos State Government on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to kick-start the construction of the 38km 4th Mainland Bridge, expected to bring...

admin - May 26, 2016

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