The new capital concept versus reality
At the end of the Nigerian Civil War, General Yakubu Gowon, the then Head of State undertook a tour round the country to buttress the unity of Nigeria
Abuja
Abuja
Violation of principles, philosophy of the new capital (I)
Late Professor Akin L. Mabogunje was among the leading patriarchs of modern planning in Nigeria. Between 1976 and 1978, he was privileged to be invite
Old Parade Ground conversion: A desecration of national monument
The first street to be constructed in Abuja was the Festival Road which was later named the Moshood Abiola Road. But due to its popularity in those da
Violations and enforcement along transportation corridors (I)
After the roads, categorised as expressways, arterials collectors and local access, the major mode of transportation which implementation was delayed
The Abuja roadside greening (II)
Expressway greening zones, including Central Median Greening Zones (CMGZ) and Roadside Verge Greening Zones (RVGZ), are areas designated for vegetatio