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Conservationists seek preservation of Taraba forests
THE daughter of a prominent Lagos hotelier has asked a state High Court to instruct the State Government to take over the administration of her late mothers estate, in a civil suit initiated against her brothers in their dispute over legitimate beneficiaries of the deceaseds property.
Lagos TBS complex in N48 billon refurbishment scheme
FRESH details emerged at the weekend in Abuja as to the format of governments intervention plans through the proposed Federal Ministry of the Niger Delta, as development experts and environmentalists moved to draw up a road map for sustainable housing for the region at the 3rd Emerging Urban Africa international conference. ...Siblings seek Lagos courts order in inheritance dispute over Hotel Comfort
THE daughter of a prominent Lagos hotelier has asked a state High Court to instruct the State Government to take over the administration of her late mothers estate, in a civil suit initiated against her brothers in their dispute over legitimate beneficiaries of the deceaseds property. ...NEST, others urge private sector partnership in climate change mitigation
Frontline environmental group, Nigerian Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST) has urged individuals and the organized private sector to change their attitudes and adopt appropriate environmental ethical values in addressing climate change. ...World conservation congress urges CO2 cut
THE Borno State government has awarded contracts for the construction of 1,000 additional housing units to meet the states housing and accommodation problems. ...MBAN workshop on mortgage credits
MORTGAGE Banking Association of Nigeria (MBAN) will tomorrow hold its workshop on packaging and processing conforming mortgage credits, which is targeted at employees of the Primary Mortgage Institutions (PMIs). The event will be staged at the La Cour Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos. ...Mammals facing extinction threat, warns new IUCN report
NEXANS, a global leader in the cable industry, has warned against the proliferation of imports of sub-standard cables, which endanger life and property into the African continent, especially in Nigeria and Ghana. ...MFM plans N35b Ultra modern deliverance, conference centre
THE Federal Government has stepped up efforts to boost enforcement of environmental laws and regulations in the country as it draws curtains on the review of eleven new draft bills. ...Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River in boundary resolution efforts
Frontline environmental group, Nigerian Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST) has urged individuals and the organized private sector to change their attitudes and adopt appropriate environmental ethical values in addressing climate change. ...Stakeholders, agencies begin first ever national environment summit
TOP government functionaries were unanimous last week in Abuja in stressing the need for a cleaner approach to economic and social development of the world. ...Lagos TBS complex in N48b refurbishment scheme
FRESH details emerged at the weekend in Abuja as to the format of governments intervention plans through the proposed Federal Ministry of the Niger Delta, as development experts and environmentalists moved to draw up a road map for sustainable housing for the region at the 3rd Emerging Urban Africa international conference. ...Nexans denounces sub-standard cable imports in Nigeria
NEXANS, a global leader in the cable industry, has warned against the proliferation of imports of sub-standard cables, which endanger life and property into the African continent, especially in Nigeria and Ghana. ...NEST, experts urge private sector partnership in climate change mitigation
Frontline environmental group, Nigerian Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST) has urged individuals and the organized private sector to change their attitudes and adopt appropriate environmental ethical values in addressing climate change. ...How CDM projects could tackle climate change, by energy experts
TOP government functionaries were unanimous last week in Abuja in stressing the need for a cleaner approach to economic and social development of the world. ...Niger Delta gets two ministers, as experts tackle regions housing challenge
FRESH details emerged at the weekend in Abuja as to the format of governments intervention plans through the proposed Federal Ministry of the Niger Delta, as development experts and environmentalists moved to draw up a road map for sustainable housing for the region at the 3rd Emerging Urban Africa international conference. ...Govt ends review of draft environmental regulations
THE Federal Government has stepped up efforts to boost enforcement of environmental laws and regulations in the country as it draws curtains on the review of eleven new draft bills. ...Julius Berger resumes work on Eleme flyover
THE Minister of Transportation, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has directed officials of the Ministry of Transportation to undertake random sampling test on the adaptability in the country of a new road building technology being promoted for introduction into the countrys construction industry. ...Builders seek coherence in implementation of National Building Code
THE Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council of Eti-Osa Local Government Area and a Lagos-based waste management firm, Messrs Multipurpose Oil Services and Supplies Limited have launched a sanitation scheme to ensure the clean up of the area. ...NAssembly, amid decaying structures, plans N50b offices for senators
STAKEHOLDERS gathering this week in Abuja for the third Emerging Urban Africa Conference, will be seeking to chart fresh options for reducing tension in the Niger Delta region through the resolution of the housing challenges facing its communities. ...Lagos court wades into siblings tussle over prime Ikoyi property
WITH global efforts gearing up to reduce carbon footprints in developing countries by reducing emissions and purchasing offsets, seven foreign developers have begun discussions with the Federal Government towards meeting its target of climate neutrality and sustainability through the market-based instrument tagged Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). ...Minister orders testing of new road technology
THE Minister of Transportation, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has directed officials of the Ministry of Transportation to undertake random sampling test on the adaptability in the country of a new road building technology being promoted for introduction into the countrys construction industry. ...LAWMA, council, pick firm for Ikoyi sanitation scheme
THE Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council of Eti-Osa Local Government Area and a Lagos-based waste management firm, Messrs Multipurpose Oil Services and Supplies Limited have launched a sanitation scheme to ensure the clean up of the area. ...Seven foreign developers jostle for Nigerias CDM projects
WITH global efforts gearing up to reduce carbon footprints in developing countries by reducing emissions and purchasing offsets, seven foreign developers have begun discussions with the Federal Government towards meeting its target of climate neutrality and sustainability through the market-based instrument tagged Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). ...Govt, FDI address Niger Delta housing crisis at urban Africa summit
STAKEHOLDERS gathering this week in Abuja for the third Emerging Urban Africa Conference, will be seeking to chart fresh options for reducing tension in the Niger Delta region through the resolution of the housing challenges facing its communities. ...Quantity surveyors get Plateau branch
WHAT should constitute an affordable housing policy in Nigeria and how to ensure its actualisation were issues that formed the thrust of discussions recently during a seminar and exhibition organised by the Construction and Engineering Services Group (CESG), of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. ...Why we are floating Union Homes REITS, by official
TWO weeks after the recent collapse of a five-storey shopping mall at the Utako, Jabi district in Abuja, the federal authorities have urged all professionals in the built environment to guide against quackery. ...Stallion Home, commercial bank hold talks over merger
SPIRITEDLY picking holes in the decisions of the lower court which gave a prime Lagos property, located at the heart of the states capital, Ikeja metropolis, to the family of the late owner, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has expressed its displeasure over the verdict. Consequently, the corporation has lodged an appeal with the Court of Appeal, Lagos over the matter. ...Abuja international housing fair holds October
ABUJA-BASED firm, Property Guide International Limited, plans to stage its maiden edition of international housing fair in October at the Eagle Square, Abuja. ...LCCI, stakeholders explore options for fixing housing shortage
WHAT should constitute an affordable housing policy in Nigeria and how to ensure its actualisation were issues that formed the thrust of discussions recently during a seminar and exhibition organised by the Construction and Engineering Services Group (CESG), of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. ...Minister tasks town planners on building collapse, climate change
TWO weeks after the recent collapse of a five-storey shopping mall at the Utako, Jabi district in Abuja, the federal authorities have urged all professionals in the built environment to guide against quackery. ...NDIC battles family over WEMABOD Estate property
SPIRITEDLY picking holes in the decisions of the lower court which gave a prime Lagos property, located at the heart of the states capital, Ikeja metropolis, to the family of the late owner, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has expressed its displeasure over the verdict. Consequently, the corporation has lodged an appeal with the Court of Appeal, Lagos over the matter. ...Firm, Gambian developer seal deal on property development
A PRIVATE developer, Credo Properties Limited, has unfolded a N5.2 billion building project billed for plots 4 and 5 Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island. ...Engineers seek urgent establishment of national road fund
Following plans by the Federal Government to develop the showpiece Abuja Rodeo Boulevard in the Federal Capital, a debate has raged over the merits and demerits of the proposal. Here, a chartered estate surveyor and valuer, CHUDI UBOSI, raises posers over the potential of the scheme of becoming another white elephant project. ...UN to tighten rules on earning carbon offsets
A NEW project worth $26.45 million has been launched by the Global Environment Facility to better protect bees, bats and birds that are essential to the worlds crop production. ...Credo Properties unveils N5.2b V.I. Prince Towers
A PRIVATE developer, Credo Properties Limited, has unfolded a N5.2 billion building project billed for plots 4 and 5 Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island. ...Is Abuja Rodeo Boulevard another potential white elephant?
Following plans by the Federal Government to develop the showpiece Abuja Rodeo Boulevard in the Federal Capital, a debate has raged over the merits and demerits of the proposal. Here, a chartered estate surveyor and valuer, CHUDI UBOSI, raises posers over the potential of the scheme of becoming another white elephant project. ...GEF launches fresh $27m biodiversity project to protect key pollinators
A NEW project worth $26.45 million has been launched by the Global Environment Facility to better protect bees, bats and birds that are essential to the worlds crop production. ...Minister seeks state, councils cooperation on improved environment
ONE of Nigerias leading primary mortgage institutions has sealed an agreement with the Edo State government for the building of a housing estate in the heart of Benin City under a public- private sector partnership initiative. The project will gulp more than N500 million. ...Stakeholders urge retraining of artisans, craftsmen to tackle building collapse
MORE than a quarter of natural World Heritage sites are under pressure by existing or future mineral extraction.For this reason, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is calling on the private sector, state-run companies and governments themselves to adopt and enforce the no go principle, meaning that no mining and/or mineral and oil exploration and production can be carried out in World Heritage sites. The call was made recently in Quebec City, Canada, during the 32nd session of the World Heritage Committee. ...EU fuelling illegal logging trade, says WWF
EFFORTS at reviving a decade old abandoned housing estate in the heart of Ibadan, Oyo State got underway last week as the investors formally launched a blueprint for the transformation of the project, which on completion will add 32 luxury units into the housing stock in the country. ...Group urges govt to create fund for environmental clean-up
LIKE everything else done for the Olympics, Chinas quest to clear up notoriously polluted skies in time for opening ceremonies this week has been marked by gargantuan effort, reports the Associated Press news agency. ...Union Homes, Edo sign MOU on Ugbikyokho Housing Estate project
ONE of Nigerias leading primary mortgage institutions has sealed an agreement with the Edo State government for the building of a housing estate in the heart of Benin City under a public- private sector partnership initiative. The project will gulp more than N500 million. ...Put natural world heritage sites off limits for mining and oil exploration, says IUCN
MORE than a quarter of natural World Heritage sites are under pressure by existing or future mineral extraction.For this reason, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is calling on the private sector, state-run companies and governments themselves to adopt and enforce the no go principle, meaning that no mining and/or mineral and oil exploration and production can be carried out in World Heritage sites. The call was made recently in Quebec City, Canada, during the 32nd session of the World Heritage Committee. ...Pollution curbs turn Beijing into urban laboratory
LIKE everything else done for the Olympics, Chinas quest to clear up notoriously polluted skies in time for opening ceremonies this week has been marked by gargantuan effort, reports the Associated Press news agency. ...Lagos courts property owners over land use charge assessments
THE conference saw a number of country statements being made. These are country reports made as per midday July 29, 2008. ...The Abuja implementation plan
HOUSING and Urban Development Ministers in African countries have pledged to tackle head-on, the finance and resource challenges that have inhibited provision of homes and development of sustainable cities on the continent. ...Confidential Realtors showcases IEI Estates model houses
EFFORTS at reviving a decade old abandoned housing estate in the heart of Ibadan, Oyo State got underway last week as the investors formally launched a blueprint for the transformation of the project, which on completion will add 32 luxury units into the housing stock in the country. ...Our housing scorecard, by African nations
THE conference saw a number of country statements being made. These are country reports made as per midday July 29, 2008. ...African ministers tackle shelter crisis, adopt Abuja Implementation plan
HOUSING and Urban Development Ministers in African countries have pledged to tackle head-on, the finance and resource challenges that have inhibited provision of homes and development of sustainable cities on the continent. ...Most Commented
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15 October, 2008 06:48:47
The advice was contained in the communique issued at the end of the conference made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi.
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