News on Land

Date: November 14th 2016
Source: Channels TV

The Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has signed into law, a bill prohibiting forceful takeover of land, by persons or group of individuals.

The passage of the bill has formally criminalised the act, which also attracts a 25-year jail term without options of fine, for those who violate this existing law of the state.

By: Nyemudzai Kakore
Date: February 11th 2016
Source: AllAfrica.com / The Herald

Government has introduced a new data system that will curb multiple farm ownership by not allowing anyone who already has multiple farms under A1 or A2 to be allocated another piece of land.

The new database system is being implemented in conjunction with the Registrar-General's Office and is part of Government strategy to weed out individuals who have multiple farms.

By 2050 four out of every five people could be living in towns and cities. Urbanization can drive development and improve lives, but it can also have a debilitating impact when corruption is involved.

By: Aslam Shah

Date: February 19th 2016

Source: Daily Times

Sindh Assembly issues notification granting leasehold rights to slum dwellers

KARACHI: Thousands of innocent Karachiites are being deprived of their hard-earned lifetime saving in shape of properties encroached upon by the 'katchi abadis'.

By: Gregory Scruggs

Date: 15 December 2016

Source: Citiscope

Policymakers will be pushed to recognize the importance of tenure reforms in cities, analysts say. Such processes also can do much to stem rural migration to cities.

By: Ilona Amos

Date: February 28th 2016

Source: The Scotsman

FARMERS must change the way land is used in order to safeguard human health, food supplies and the environment, Scottish scientists have warned.

By: Xu Shanshan

Date: January 5th 2017

Source: ECNS.cn

Due to rapid urban area expansion, some 300,000 sq. km of particularly fertile cropland will be lost by 2030.

By: Jonas Holldack
Date: March 6th 2016
Source: Venezuela Analysis