Lekki Peninsula, which is home to the nouveau riche, is one of the barrier islands of the
barrier-lagoon system of the Lagos coastline. The peninsula has been undergoing rapid …

Lagos is the old capital and largest port city in Nigeria. There are increased ecological and
environmental problems around this coastal area with fast-growing industrialization and a …

According to the UN habitat report on the new agenda 2030, 3.5 billion persons live in cities
currently. By 2030, about 5 billion people are likely to be in cities. Liveability quests are an …

Shorelines and adjoining land remain an important site for the intensive interplay of
socioeconomic development and natural processes. Unfortunately, the Lagos, Nigeria …

Nigeria is blessed with diverse water resources that range from resources of the inland and
marine waters. However, the country has not adequately channeled these resources into …

This chapter foscuses on that challenge, considering the exclusionary vision of Eko Atlantic
against historical and contemporary ways that capital has been channeled into specific …

Human-induced activities significantly impact the natural coastlines of island cities, primarily
due to the processes of urbanization and population concentration in developing nations …

Understanding the effects of changes in land use patterns in the catchment area on water
quality is crucial for effectively protecting aquatic resources. As transition zones between …

Analysis of shoreline changes is an important indicator in the study of coastal erosion and/or
accretion. It aids in understanding the spatio-temporal trends in the changes triggered by …

In many low-and middle-income countries, urbanisation and urban development are
characterised by hazards that conspire with climatic risks and socio-economic vulnerability …