Urban Development

Faced with a changing practice, the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) has charged prospective architects to reposition themselves for the industry by learning new skills and embracing technology.

Lafarge Africa Plc, has restated commitment to the promotion of environmentally sustainable operations across its operations.

The Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has revealed plans to unveil a strategic housing and urban development blueprint, containing details of priorities, initiatives, reforms, and plans.

With economic crisis worsening the brain drain syndrome, the engineering practice seems to be the worst hit, as many of the tech experts are leaving the country in droves to fulfill occupational and professional aspirations.

The Rivers State Government has been urged to rescind its decision on the construction of a 50.15-kilometers ring road project, describing it as a timed bomb waiting to explode.

Engineers are seeking special funding for construction companies to enable them to build capacity of their workers on new technology in the industry. The Managing Director, Dromo International Company Limited, David Omoya, who made the call at the 2023 distinguished engineer ...

Nigeria has emerged second in planned new city developments across Africa, according to a new report by Estate Intel. The report revealed that the country accounts for 17.9 per cent of private developers, while governments of the continent are backing over two billion square metres....

A Coalition of civil society groups have queried the Lagos State government over the recent demolition of about 7,000 homes in Oworonshoki, Kosofe local government council, describing government’s claim that the communities illegally converted and live on wetland as disingenuous.

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on the Federal Government to implement the global plastic treaty by adopting comprehensive zero waste plans that would address all forms of waste recycling at source of generation in the country.

To place the nation at a higher pedestal for growth and economic development, town planners have urged the Federal Government to restructure its agencies and create a single Ministry of Physical Planning

A Professor of Urban Management and Governance, Taibat Lawanson has called for the reform of colonial urban planning and design policies in the country. Lawanson said the current policies do not reflect the present diversity of African people and places...

The contractor handling the Emadike Shoreline Project completion in Bayelsa State, Azike Dredging/Construction Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Azikel Group has completed the project.