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Benoy’s City Walk Masterplan in Abuja Introduces Mixed-Use District with Africa’s Tallest Tower

Antonia Piñeiro — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000

Abuja was named the capital city of Nigeria on December 12, 1991. Located in the central Federal Capital Territory (FCT), it replaced the most populous coastal city of Lagos in a process of structural reform aimed at national integration and more balanced regional development. Like other capital relocations, Nigeria's capital was moved for strategic reasons to transform Abuja into the country's new administrative center, often referred to as "the center of unity." It was envisioned as a planned city based on a master plan developed by the United States-based consortium International Planning Associates (IPA). More than three decades later, a new master plan titled "City Walk" has been developed by MAG International Links Limited and designed by Benoy as a mixed-use district integrating hotels, offices, residential, retail, cultural, educational, and healthcare facilities, alongside a 450-meter tower and a 13,000-seat indoor arena across 250 hectares.

Urban Farming: A Sustainable Pathway Out of Nigeria’s Unfolding Food Crisis

Mathias Agbo, Jr. — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000

A recent report from Nigeria’s Ministry of Agriculture predicts that at least 31.5 million citizens may experience a food and nutrition crisis between June and August of this year. This alarming data highlights the severity of the food crisis that has progressively escalated over the last few years. The high prices of fruits and vegetables and their dwindling supply in local markets are already evident, as major staples disappear from food tables. This situation portends a bleak future for Nigeria as most people struggle to make ends meet, even in better times.

Lessons from Relocating and Building New Capital Cities in the Global South

Paul Yakubu — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 07:30:00 +0000

The relocation of a capital city is a complex urban decision with various dimensions and consequences for both the old and new capital. It can be driven by political, economic, societal, and other factors, and has urban and architectural implications for residents. These include factors such as location, planning, building design, the purpose of the old capital, climatic conditions, and separating the political/administrative hubs from cultural and economic cities.

Public Protests and the Urban Legacies of Colonialism and Military Dictatorship in Nigeria

Mathias Agbo, Jr. — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 03:30:00 +0000

This article was originally published on Common Edge.

Letter From Nigeria: Coronavirus and the African City

Nicolás Valencia — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 03:30:00 +0000

This article was originally published on Common Edge.

The Tragic Human Cost of Africa's New Megacities

Rory Stott — Wed, 24 May 2017 09:30:00 +0000

This article was originally published by Common Edge as "Tale of Two Cities: Unravelling the Brutal Backstory Behind Africa’s Emerging Megacities."

Jabi Lake Masterplan Proposal / Studio Seilern Architects

Alison Furuto — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 01:00:00 +0000

Studio Seilern Architects shared with us their recently commissioned design for a 31 hectare waterfront masterplan for Duval Properties Ltd in Abuja, Nigeria. Situated on Jabi Lake, the project aims to create a new destination for the city; a place to live, work, shop, be entertained and above all, to enjoy. With the loose arrangement of these building clusters, this results in the possibility of a flexible plan that generates multiple aspect residential units. More images and architects’ description after the break.