MY first train ride in Nigeria was probably in the late 1960s. It was an intracity ride from Yaba to Iddo Terminal. Back then, the trains were powered by locomotive …
Gbenga Onabanjo
THE green space is absolutely essential for the good health of citizens. It offers social, economic and psychological benefits. In our clime, the greens and open spaces are usually associated …
‘It is quite obvious that as imposing as this structure is, the design and the execution needed more time to resolve the very fine details, which are usually what give …
THE unprecedented level of noise and air pollution in our city centres are cause for concern. The motorcyclist has his finger permanently on his horn to alert the other ubiquitous drivers of his presence …
PUTTING one foot in front of the other is a basic skill that can help keep me healthy, but I need a space to express myself; to free my mind, …
I WONDERED why she is never idle in the morning after I have had my fill… a long walk ensues along the beautiful park that boasts of a large expanse …
“The current trend across the country, particularly in Lagos State, is the emergence of developers, who mainly for economic gains, contravene planning regulations by acquiring properties in low and medium …
SUSTAINABLE development is defined as the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Oftentimes, there is the …
A PEDESTRIAN-friendly environment can be defined as “ the extent to which the built environment is friendly to the presence of people living, shopping, visiting, working, enjoyed or spending time …
IN 1983, a mass transit system proposed for Lagos was truncated by the military government with the cancellation of the Lagos Metroline Project introduced by Governor Lateef Jakande. Long after …