Journal of
Geography and Regional Planning

  • Abbreviation: J. Geogr. Reg. Plann.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2070-1845
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGRP
  • Start Year: 2008
  • Published Articles: 395

Review

Urbanization and the environment: The debate and evidence from two new cities in Nigeria

Chris O. Ikporukpo
  • Chris O. Ikporukpo
  • Department of Geography, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 15 February 2018
  •  Accepted: 10 April 2018
  •  Published: 31 May 2018

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