Tag: #UrbanPlanning
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UN CHIEF: BUILD STRONGER CITIES TO SAVE LIVES FROM EARTHQUAKES
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for urgent global investment in disaster resilience as a way to honour victims of earthquakes. Marking the International Day in Memory of Earthquake Victims, Guterres stressed that while earthquakes strike without warning, their impact can be reduced with the right planning and preparation. He highlighted measures like stronger building…
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FCTA DEMOLISHES 11 ILLEGAL HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS IN APO-DUTSE OVER SAFETY AND REGULATORY VIOLATIONS
Safety first! The FCTA took decisive action by demolishing 11 buildings in Apo-Dutse, Abuja, that were illegally constructed under high-tension power lines and on water channels, despite numerous warnings and rejection of building plans. The Director of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, explained that these buildings posed severe safety and environmental risks. The developers ignored all…
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OGUN GOVT DENIES KNOWLEDGE OF SEALING FORMER GOV DANIEL’S PROPERTY, CALLS FOR DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION
The Ogun State government says it is not aware of any sealing of former Governor and Senator Gbenga Daniel’s property, clarifying that notices seen were stop and quit warnings, not actual sealing. Commissioner Tunji Odunlami urged the senator to send a representative to the relevant office to verify documents and get the required clearance. Odunlami…
