UN–Habitat
8 Apr
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has developed a document, known as Adamawa State Special Development Strategy, which will support the state government to prioritise investments in its urban reform activities.
5 Apr
Nigeria has emerged as Chair of the Executive Board, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).This was revealed, yesterday, after the meeting with the UN-Habitat Office and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Abuja.
23 Oct 2023
The Federal Government, last week, began talks with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) towards mobilising multilateral funding and technical support for planned National Urban Renewal and Slum Upgrading Programme.
29 Aug 2023
Shelter is one of the basic needs of man, and the idea of affordable housing to cater to this need is both practical and viable.
21 Aug 2023
Urbanisation pattern, trend, and characteristics have been alarming due to insecurity and search for better living standards. The towns and cities have grown with pace showing high rates of five to10 per cent yearly.
12 Jun 2023
With a total of 10 resolutions pledging renewed commitment to tackling key issues relating to the growing role of cities on the global agenda, the second Session of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly (UNHA2) ended in Nairobi,Kenya...
5 Jun 2023
The UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) will hold the second session of the UN-Habitat Assembly at UN-Habitat headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, from today.
15 May 2023
The Government of Egypt and UN-Habitat announced that they are starting preparations for the 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12). The premier global conference on urbanisation convened by UN-Habitat,...
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