Makoko, a coastal fishing community in Lagos, Nigeria, aptly described as the" Venice of
Africa", is also known as the world's largest floating slum. Contributions of women fisherfolk …

This study examines the efficacy of adopting the sustainable city framework as an urban
planning agenda with a view to addressing the dilemma of informal settlements in Harare …

Background/purpose Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) among school aged children (SAC)
in Nigeria remains endemic, hence the need for regular surveillance to attract the attention …

Upgrading all slums in Lagos by 2030 will an ambitious task, given that more than 70% of its
residents resides in slums. Furthermore, there is no recent study identifying neither the …

This research addresses the evolution of slums in two specific areas of Lagos City, a
consequence of rapid urbanization in developing economies. The study aims to analyze the …

Abstract In Sub-Saharan Africa, many cities are facing an increased risk of heat due to
climate change and rapid urbanization. This poses a particular threat in areas with limited …

Urban rivers in different countries, especially in developing countries, that used to play a
prominent role in the lives of city residents during their glorious period have currently …

The quality of effluent from a wool and synthetic textile manufacturing company in Nigeria
was examined by obtaining triplicate samples per week over a 6-week period. This was …

Despite the deplorable condition of slums, it still harbors most of the urban population and
may continue to do so, especially in Africa where slum growth is on a par with urban growth …

Demographic forecasts put Lagos as one of the cities with the highest population growth.
Past trends show correlations between urban growth and slum growth, thereby creating a …