The role of of infrastructure development to the economic growth of Nigeria with particular reference to the country’s building and construction sector; has once again been emphasised.

In view of the continued emergence of topical environmental issues that require urgent attention, World Bank has reinstated its commitment to help Nigerian government in its effort to tackle the challenge of Climate Change in the area of adaptation.

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has inaugurated a seven-man committee on land use planning report with terms of reference to prepare a thorough land use analysis survey that will be followed by a map with identified land uses coded in the NITP approved professional colours.

Messrs Briscoe Properties Limited, a subsidiary of R. T. Briscoe (Nig) Plc and a front line real estate development company has announced 5 per cent discount on outright payment for apartments at its Orchid Court Apartments located at Michael Ogun Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos from now till February 12, 2015 when the new residential estate developed by the firm will be officially commissioned.

Shelter is one of the three basic needs of human beings, as it shares prominence and priority with food and clothing. Every normal human being aspires to own a house, hence, shelter is a human right.