A top ranking University of technology in Nigeria and indeed the nation’s pride. Established in 1981, the university has grown tremendously, stretching its academic disciplines and research across seven different schools and over fourty academic departments. To promote technological advancement by providing conducive environment for research, teaching and learning engenders development of products that are technologically oriented, self-reliant and relevant to society
Okunola Alabi, Federal University of Technology, Akure
There is an urgent need for legislation dealing specifically with electronic waste in Nigeria.
Gender discrimination and dominance of male culture top the list of constraints that women face in entering the construction industry.
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City officials have not considered how approaches like mixed-use developments closer to the city centre might alleviate the housing shortage as well as protect Akure’s green spaces.
People feel a real sense of community in slums like Kibera in Nairobi.
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Greening cities have a huge impact. The trees go beyond just lowering temperatures. They help decrease the demand for indoor cooling like air-conditioners saving money.