Experts seek specialisation, capacity building for engineers
AFP PHOTO / dpa / Lino Mirgeler Experts have called for the building of capacity/specialization as well as developing individual’s passion for the engineering profession. Speaking at the yearly...
View ArticleExperts urge environmental protection
Environmental experts have called for increased efforts geared towards public awareness on the dangers of poor environmental management systems in the country. They want government at all levels to...
View ArticleAkwa Ibom government, Family Homes Fund plan six new estates
[FILE] Governor Udom Emmanuel. Photo/Twitter/MrUdomEmmanuelIn its efforts at decongesting the city centre , Akwa Ibom state government has planned six new estates. Already, lands have been acquired for...
View ArticleEdo government, Mixta Nigeria unveil Emotan Gardens
An illustration of the Emotan Gardens A private developer, Mixta Real Estate Plc, has unfolded plans for its joint venture project in Upper Sokponba Road in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo...
View ArticleFG mulls genebank for conserving plant diversity
[fIle] The Conservator General of NPS, Ibrahim Goni. Photo/NANThe Federal Government has concluded arrangement to make use of seven national parks to serve as genebank for genetic resources...
View ArticleNigeria needs strategy for forest preservation, says NCF
Chairman, National Executive Council of Nigerian Conservative Foundation, Chief Ede Dafinone (left); President, Board of Trustees, Chief Philip Asiodu and Trustees member, Mrs. Francesca Emanuel during...
View ArticleConcerns over deplorable facilities in estates
Stakeholders are worried about the poor state of facilities in federal government/state owned housing estates in the country, which are suffering from negligence and lack of maintenance. Maintenance...
View ArticleOff-campus policies fuel student housing boom
The ‘good times’ may be here for private investors and real estate developers, following fresh opportunities and high demand for increasingly Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in the country....
View ArticleNew study reveals healing ozone, untapped potential for climate action
Ozone layerA new study has revealed a healing ozone layer, global warming reduction potential, and options for more ambitious climate action. The ozone layer protects life on Earth from harmful...
View ArticleArchitects’ conference holds in Lagos
The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) is set to hold its 58th Annual General Meeting and Conference at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, from November 27 to 30 in Lagos. Tagged EKO 2018,...
View ArticleFear grips contractors, residents over Lagos road projects
A bad portion on Odogunyan road, Ikorodu This may not be the best of times for motorists in Lagos because of the deplorable state of roads in the metropolis.From the Mainland to the Island, the story...
View Article‘Adulteration is killing paint industry in Nigeria’
Abimbolu Babatunde Mr. Abimbolu Babatunde is the new chairman of the Paints Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMA). He is also the Managing Director, Blentech Limited. In this interview with...
View ArticleFormer UPDC boss launches new firm, targets 5,000 housing units
Hakeem Ogunniran Concerned about existing deficits in the middle-income segment, the immediate past Managing Director, UACN Property Development Company, Mr. Hakeem Ogunniran has unveiled his new firm-...
View ArticleGovernment grooms MDAs on greenhouse gas inventory reporting
Participants at the international greenhouse gas Quality Assurance Training for Nigeria organised by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)Secretariat, in collaboration with...
View ArticleNIESV urges states to deepen investment in infrastructure
Roland Abonta Seeks partnership with copyright commission, financial council on valuation To enlist Nigeria in the league of smart cities, the Nigeria Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers...
View ArticleNigeria needs strategy for forest preservation, says NCF
Dr. Muhtari Aminu-Kano<br />Photo; Islamicrelief Worried about increasing depletion of forest resources, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has stressed the need for formulation and...
View ArticleWorld Bank, others throw up competition for architects in low-cost housing
World Bank Following increase in natural disasters that have ravaged communities around the globe, a new search for architectural designs that will withstand such catastrophe has begun in earnest. The...
View ArticleBuhari pledges to revive Lake Chad
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment towards reviving the Lake Chad Basin and exerting more support from developed countries. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian...
View ArticleARCON triggers discontent over HND holders’ registration
As architects suspend N500 million insurance scheme A major disagreement is brewing again among members of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) and it’s regulatory body, Architects Registration...
View ArticleGovernment amends NESREA Act, set to tackle environmental crimes
Laurence Chidi Anukam, NESREA Director General President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a new National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESREA amended bill into law to tackle...
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