The Tripoli-based Libyan government has revealed fresh plans to launch a major railway project in the capital city as part of efforts to modernize public transport and ease traffic congestion. …
Urban Development
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GOVERNMENTInfrastructureNorth AfricaTransportationUrban Development
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EducationGovernanceHousingInfrastructureUrban Development
Ogun Town Planners Raise Alarm Over Population Growth Without Infrastructure
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Ogun State Chapter, has called for urgent action to tackle the challenge of rapid population growth in many communities without matching infrastructure to …
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AgricultureBusinessEconomyFinanceInnovationStartupsUrban Development
FCMB, Dutch Bank Launch N20m AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme 2025
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has joined forces with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, FMO, to launch the FCMB–FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme 2025, a new initiative aimed at boosting …
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GOVERNMENTHousingInfrastructureNigeriaPublic SafetyUrban Development
FG, Lagos Move to End Building Collapses with New Safety Initiative
The Federal Government has announced plans to inaugurate the National Building Code Advisory Committee as part of efforts to address the rising cases of building collapses across the country. The …
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EconomyEgyptGovernment PolicyINVESTMENTReal EstateUncategorizedUrban Development
Egypt Defends Move to Offer Unused State Lands for private Investment
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has defended his government’s decision to offer unused state-owned lands for investment in partnership with the private sector, insisting that the initiative is about unlocking …
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DevelopmentEconomyHousingInfrastructureInternational RelationsNigeriaUrban Development
Nigeria Explores Kuwait Fund Partnership for Housing and Urban Development
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is seeking partnership opportunities with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) to boost infrastructure projects that will support affordable housing …
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GovernanceHousingHuman RightsInfrastructureUrban DevelopmentWater & Sanitation
Harare Pushes Ahead with Smart Water Meters Amidst Resident Opposition
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has announced that the city is moving full steam ahead with its smart water meter project, despite resistance from residents who say the plan could deny …
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EnvironmentGOVERNMENTReal EstateUrban Development
Magodo Residents Raise Alarm Over Environmental Threat
Residents of Magodo GRA Phase 2 in Shangisha, Lagos, have raised fresh alarm over ongoing construction activities in a part of the estate they say is not meant for development. …
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BankingEastern AfricaFinance & ServicesHousingReal EstateUrban Development
Absa Bank Pledges KShs 4 Billion to Support Affordable Housing in Kenya
Absa Bank Kenya has increased its financial commitment to the affordable housing sector with a new pledge of KShs 4 billion to support home loans for individuals. This represents a …
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GOVERNMENTHousingNAMIBIAReal EstateSocial WelfareUrban Development
NHE Offers 2,500 Plots for Low-Income Housing Across Namibia
The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) in Namibia has announced the release of 2,500 serviced plots across the country to support the National Informal Settlement Upgrading Project (ISUP), a government-backed initiative …