Different types of human settlements|different types of settlements

Human Settlement

FCTA cautions residents against environmental degradation, distortion of master plan

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has cautioned residents of the territory against activities that lead to environmental degradation. The Coordinator of Abuja Metropolitan Management...

Michael Simire - May 5, 2023

Human Settlement

Sanwo-Olu reaffirms commitment to 2030 Lagos Smart City vision

Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, May 3, commended efforts of professional bodies and reaffirmed the commitment of his administration towards the...

Michael Simire - May 4, 2023

Human Settlement

Responsible governance of tenure, still relevant after 11 years of introduction

It’s 11 years now, since the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) endorsed the “Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land,...

Michael Simire - April 30, 2023

Human Settlement

Building collapse: Prevention is better than cure

“Once is an accident, twice is a coincidence, but three times is a pattern.” (a maxim.) On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, the Lagos State Government...

Michael Simire - April 26, 2023

Human Settlement

Anambra Physical Planning Board warns against structures not approved by government

Chairman of Anambra State Physical Planning Board, Mr Chike Maduekwe, has repeated government dismay over abuse of structures in the state by some developers. Maduekwe...

Michael Simire - April 14, 2023

Human Settlement

Nigeria ramps up efforts to improve accessibility of sustainable spaces

The World Bank estimates that there are around 29 million people in Nigeria living with a disability or around 14% of the population. One of...

Michael Simire - March 30, 2023

Human Settlement

Displacement: HOMEF asks Lagos to halt Makoko waterfront dredging

Makoko has been described as an important fishing community located in Yaba Local Government Area of Lagos State, overlooking the Third Mainland Bridge. The community...

Michael Simire - February 16, 2023

Human Settlement

2023 elections: Institute tasks political parties on physical planning agenda

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has called on political parties to review their manifestos to reflect the critical role of physical planning...

Michael Simire - February 9, 2023

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