The lack of requisite data is a major constraint to town planning and environmental development in Nigeria, a town planner has said.

The General Secretary, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Nath Adegboye, said this in Lagos on Sunday.

Mr. Adegboye said …

Inadequate data a major constraint to town planning — Expert is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Oil was first discovered in Nigeria in commercial quantity in 1958. From that moment to this time, Nigeria is yet to find lasting solutions to the problem of her oil exploration and local refining of crude oil.

At the moment, Nigeria …

A case for legalizing crude oil refining in Niger Delta communities By Audu Oseni is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Lawrence Ladokun

 The author gives useful tips to own a house.

There is nothing wrong with being a tenant. BUT THERE IS EVERYTHING WRONG WITH BEING A TENANT FOR TOO LONG! How long is “too long”? Honestly, that is left …

For how long will you be a tenant? By Lawrence Ladokun is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Mayowa Afolabi

“Sustainable planning and a planned city are fundamental to achieving the all other characteristics of a good city.”

“I’d add that ‘Stupid Cities’ measure success by quantitative goals: budget growth, the rise of new industries, the number of …

Features of good cities By Mayowa Afolabi is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Ene Ijegwa-Adaji

The real estate market in Abuja thrives on corruption.

The ‘sprit of the time’ of any period is captured mostly by Fashion, the Arts and Architecture.

Back in the sixties and seventies, when Nigeria was still in the …

The evolution of Abuja through architecture (Part II): Architecture, Economics and Corruption. is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

By Tosan Omotsone

One thing common to us all is that we wake up every day and hope for a better life, …

New urbanism; is it the way to go? is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Lawrence Ladokun

Troubled about paying your next rent? Read this.

I know how tenants can sometimes feel agitated when their rent is about to expire.

Some tenants have high blood pressure, sleepless nights, and tension in the home, and in …

How to pay your rent with ease! by Lawrence Ladokun is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

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Africa’s climate has become hotter and volatiles as a result of climate change,

By Ojo Temitope

There is no doubt Africa needs to go green by embracing environmental sustainability.

The Environmental sustainability issues such as climate change, waste …

Is Africa Ready And Willing To Go Green? is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Lawrence Ladokun

A must read that encourages one to venture into the real estate business.

Hello my dear friend. The time to invest in the Abuja Real Estate market is now. The opportunities are limitless. In fact I would like …

10 ways of investing in the Abuja Real Estate Market is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Ene Ijegwa-Adaji

“Architecture cannot evolve if it doesn’t answer any questions.”

The opportunity to write on the evolution of Abuja through Architecture comes at a (good) time when one wonders about the growth of the city through its architecture.…

The evolution of Abuja through architecture (Part I): landmarks and legacies is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria

Mayowa Afolabi

There is a paramount need to create opportunity for affordable houses for all and eradication of slums in the context of Nigeria.

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. …

World habitat day 2012: Changing cities, building opportunities is a post from: Premium Times Nigeria