Use of Remote Sensing in Monitoring Urban Growth in Nigeria

Geography — 2025, Undergraduate

This study used remote sensing techniques to monitor urban growth in selected Nigerian cities. Multi-temporal satellite images were analysed to map changes in built-up areas over successive periods. The findings revealed rapid and largely unplanned urban expansion, with significant conversion of peripheral land and informal growth on city fringes. The study demonstrated the value of satellite imagery in tracking urban change at low cost. It recommends routine satellite-based monitoring and integration of remote sensing outputs into urban planning and development control.

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