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13 Nov
Towards making Nigerian cities hubs of prosperity, the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has reiterated the need for public and private sector collaboration to drive growth and development in cities.
9 Nov
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark World Town Planners Day, the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has tasked the Federal Government to implement policies that would promote good environmental standards as a way of improving healthy living in Nigeria.
9 Nov
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark World Town Planners Day, the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has tasked the Federal Government to implement policies that would promote good environmental standards as a way of improving healthy living in Nigeria.
9 Oct
Amid increasing contribution of cities to the national economy, the future of many countries will be determined by the productivity of its urban areas, planners have said.
2 Oct
In a bid to elevate the planning profession, the President of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Nathaniel Atebije, has charged its members to uphold the code of conduct and ethics to enable Nigerians to accord practitioners due respect.
18 Sep
There are palpable fears that lack of clear-cut policy by previous Federal Capital Territory administrators may undermine investors’ confidence in the real estate sector, while professional bodies are seeking increased funding, creation of appropriate structures or re-organisation of existing institutions for city planning, provision of basic infrastructure and urban services.
21 Aug
Following demerging of the Federal Ministry Housing and Urban Development, professional bodies and an advocacy group are canvassing that institutional framework for effective housing delivery and urban management at all tiers of government be stabilised...
31 Jul
The President, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) Mr. Nathaniel Atebiji has urged the leaders in government to embrace town planning. He, however, emphasised the need to create channels for water to flow, adding that the only way to create such space is to plan the city. Atebiji spoke at a town hall meeting organised…
18 Jul
Ebonyi State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), yesterday, called on the state government to revive town planning authorities, which was approved by the former governor, David Umahi.
14 Jul
Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Abia State Chapter, has appealed to the state government to improve funding of physical and urban development planning activities, as well as agencies saddled with the responsibility to bequeath a liveable environment for the people.
3 Jul
Building planning permit rates have yet again taken a leap in the construction and real estate sector in Lagos, following a review of prices by the state government last month, raising fears among prospective home builders and property developers of even harsher times to come under the Sanwo-Olu administration.
20 Jun
Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has appealed to the Kano State government to exercise restraint in the ongoing demolition of “illegal” structures in the state.

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