By Adamu S Ladan In a landmark but contentious decision, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has officially adopted its Strategic Plan for 2026–2029. The vote-based adoption—strongly championed by the Africa…
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UN-Habitat Showdown: Nigeria and Africa Assert Development Agenda Over Ideological Pressures
By Adamu S Ladan Diplomatic shuttles are ongoing at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) following contentious deliberations over the draft 2026 Strategic Plan. The debates, which came to a head…
Dangiwa Highlights Global Urban Progress as UN-HABITAT Executive Board Concludes 2024 Session
By Mustapha Salisu The UN-HABITAT Executive Board, chaired by Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, concluded its 2024 second session with a renewed commitment to advancing sustainable urban development and addressing global challenges tied…
Dangiwa to Chair UN-HABITAT Executive Board Meeting in Nairobi
The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, will chair the second 2024 session of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) Executive Board Meeting, scheduled to take…
Nigeria remains committed to its obligations to UN Habitat – Gwarzo
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo,says Nigeria remains committed to fulfilling its obligations to the United Nations Habitat as contained in the extant…