Tag: #UrbanDevelopment
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REDAN URGES WIKE TO PROTECT ABUJA’S GREEN SPACES AMID URBAN EXPANSION
The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has called on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to ensure that any review of the Abuja Master Plan preserves designated parks and green areas. Speaking in Abuja, REDAN President, Oba Akintoye Adeoye, said Abuja can accommodate its growing population without sacrificing vital environmental assets.…
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NASARAWA GOVT URGES ROADSIDE TRADERS TO RELOCATE TO MUHAMMADU BUHARI INTERNATIONAL MARKET
The Nasarawa State Government has urged roadside traders along the Mararaba/Karu axis to relocate their businesses to the Muhammadu Buhari International Market. Officials said the directive is part of ongoing efforts to decongest traffic and improve order around the flyover construction in the area. Authorities also warned that roadside trading and obstruction of access roads…
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KUJE DROWNS IN WASTE: HEALTH RISKS, BUSINESS LOSSES SPARK OUTCRY
What was once a simple refuse point has turned into a public health nightmare—residents in Kuje now battle toxic fumes, choking stench, and growing fears.* For many residents, including students like Omolola Danielle, daily life now comes with an unusual survival tactic—wearing a nose mask just to pass by a dumpsite. The waste collection point,…
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NIGERIA EMERGES AS HUB FOR MODERN URBAN DESIGN — ITALIAN AMBASSADOR
From Lagos to Abuja, Nigeria’s fast-growing cities are catching global attention for innovation, design, and bold urban transformation. The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Roberto Mengoni, says Nigeria is fast becoming one of the world’s most dynamic urban environments, powered by rapid city growth, innovation, and expanding opportunities in architecture and design. Speaking at the inaugural…
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FCTA APPROVES N7.3B WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS IN ABUJA
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has greenlit N7.3 billion for waste collection and management in Durumi, Wuye, Mabushi, and Jabi, officials announced on Monday. Chief Felix Obuah, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council Coordinator, said the funding also covers two years of diesel supply for the Wupa Basic Waste Treatment Plant. The committee additionally approved contracts…
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FG TARGETS CHEAPER HOMES WITH LOCAL BUILDING MATERIAL HUBS
Building houses shouldn’t cost a fortune. The Federal Government says it’s moving to cut Nigeria’s rising housing costs by boosting local production of building materials through new manufacturing hubs across the country. Speaking at the 14th National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development in Ilorin, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, said the…
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LAGOS ASSEMBLY BACKS DEMOLITION OF ILLEGAL SHANTIES TO SAFEGUARD RESIDENTS
The Lagos State House of Assembly has thrown its weight behind the government’s ongoing demolition of illegal structures along shorelines and beneath high-tension cables . While residents of Makoko and Oworonsoki recently protested the clearance, the Assembly, through Mr. Stephen Ogundipe, stressed that the move is vital for public safety, disaster prevention, and sustainable urban…
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FCT MINISTER NYESOM WIKE GIVES LAND USE VIOLATORS 14-DAY DEADLINE TO PAY ₦5M FINE
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a 14-day ultimatum starting November 11, 2025, to property owners in key Abuja areas who converted their land use without official approval. They must pay a ₦5 million violation fee or face enforcement actions by the FCT Administration. Affected locations include Maitama, Asokoro, Wuse…
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FCT MINISTER NYESOM WIKE TO INAUGURATE 12 NEW ROADS, SOLAR LIGHTING PROJECTS
Major infrastructure boost kicks off in Abuja with new roads and solar lights under Light Up Abuja Programme. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike will inaugurate construction of 12 roads and solar lighting in key areas like Maitama, Asokoro, and the CBD from Sept. 18 to Oct. 16. Projects include arterial roads, access roads to bus terminals…
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LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE GETS TOP-LEVEL TLC AS HOUSING MINISTER DANGIWA LEADS INSPECTION
When the big wigs come calling, you know something exciting is brewing! Housing Minister Ahmed Dangiwa took a hands-on tour of Lekki and Lagos Free Trade Zones yesterday, sizing up the industrial heartbeat of Nigeria’s growth hubs. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, a star-studded entourage led by Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Ahmed…
