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Five steps Nigeria must take to stop buildings collapsing in Lagos

Buildings in Lagos state, Nigeria’s economic hub, have in recent years been collapsing in greater numbers than ever. Between 2000 and 2021 the city experienced 167 reported cases, with significant human and economic losses.

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2022

Two killed in building collapse in Lagos, search for survivors on

Two people died after a seven storey building under construction collapsed in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos in the early hours of Sunday and rescue efforts were underway to find survivors, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said.

Reuters · Sep 4, 2022

Waste pickers in Lagos tell their stories about a dangerous existence

Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub, with a population of more than 15 million, generates an estimated 12,000 metric tonnes of waste daily, which comes to about 4.3 million tonnes of waste annually. This ends up on the streets and in the city’s four officially designated landfills.

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2022

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It's definitely not a good year to be a motorcycle taxi driver in Nigeria

They've been banned in many districts in bustling Lagos. Commuters who rely on the taxis are in a pickle. And the drivers can't earn a living. What's behind this prohibition?

WEKU · Aug 26, 2022

'I'm a CEO who failed my GCSES - today's results don't have to define you'

After moving to the UK from Lagos at a young age, Sam Carew struggled to fit in with his school peers - now he runs a worldwide fashion brand and reveals how his past failures spur him onto success today

Daily Mirror · Aug 25, 2022

My brother made it in Lagos — and taught me lessons about my life in London

The author Chibundu Onuzo reflects on her older brother's path to success after leaving the U.K. for their native Nigeria — and wonders whether she should consider joining him.

WEKU · Aug 13, 2022

Patriarchy persists in Nigeria -- and men aren't the only ones who keep it that way

Chrisland Schools on Victoria Island in Lagos was recently in the news for the wrong reasons. Nigerian newspapers – and some further afield – carried the story of an incident in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, during the World School Games in March 2022. There were allegations of drug use, pornography…

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2022

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Ride-hailing in Lagos: algorithmic impacts and driver resistance

In July 2014, the ride-hailing app Uber emerged in Lagos, offering the public improved mobility through technology. Uber, at the time, was valued at US$18 billion and had launched in 205 cities. Its competitor, Bolt, arrived in Nigeria in 2016.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2022

Hustling in Lagos is 'survival in hell'

LAGOS: It's midnight. Luxury cars arrive outside Cocoon, a nightclub in Lagos, Nigeria's largest and most vibrant city.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29, 2022

Nigerian workers begin 3-day protest against university shutdowns

At the heart of the continuing strike is a 2009 agreement that the academics claim the government is yet to implement.

Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2022

Lagos wins Osman Sagar Cup

Hyderabad: The five-year-old mare Lagos, ridden by Suraj Narredu, won the Osman Sagar Cup, the main

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2022

Shortlist announced for Waterstones debut fiction prize

The ‘dazzling’ finalists include Sequoia Nagamatsu, Eloghosa Osunde, Tara M Stringfellow, Tess Gunty and Louise Kennedy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2022

Bodies of all 17 on board recovered after Lagos boat accident

Seventeen bodies have been recovered in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos after a boat accident that led to a frantic search for passengers, the inland waterways agency said.

Reuters · Jul 11, 2022

‘British’ girl rushed to hospital after being found unconscious in Algarve pool

A four-year-old “British” girl has been rushed to hospital after being found unconscious at a swimming pool in the Algarve holiday resort of Lagos.

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2022

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Radio France Internationale · Jun 24, 2022

S2,EP21: Nigeria's okada ban, Sudan's mental health, & child gold mining in Zimbabwe

This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent with our African correspondents. In Lagos, the okada ban is giving commuters and taxi drivers a major headache; Sudan's youth are on the streets for the revolution but it's taking a toll on their mental…

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2022

Africa's smaller cities are usually overlooked: they shouldn't be

Often when one thinks or writes about urbanisation in Africa, mega-cities or primary cities like Lagos, Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Kampala, come to mind. Little, however, is written about places like Gabés in Tunisia, Touba-Mbacké in Senegal, or Ibadan in Nigeria. Yet these are just three of an estimated 885…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 19, 2022

3D printing proves a revolution for manufacturing in Nigeria

It’s Monday morning and engineer Akinwole Akinpelu is seated in front of his computer screen as he prepares a 3D model that has been designed for manufacturing.

Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2022

The reclusive TikTok star powering Nigeria’s street Afrobeats scene

When the trendy Afrobeats genre is scrubbed of its Western-approved sheen, DJ YK is one of its powerful engines.

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The Conversation · Jun 14, 2022

Air pollution in fast-growing African cities presents a risk of premature death

Ten more African cities have signed on to the C40 Clean Air Cities Declaration to improve air quality. C40 is an international group of mayors collaborating to make cities more environmentally sustainable.

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022

In Nigeria’s disappearing forests, loggers outnumber trees

From 2001 to 2021, Nigeria lost over 1.1 million hectares of tree cover, a 11 per cent decrease, equal to 587 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions

Radio France Internationale · Jun 10, 2022

S2,EP20: Nigeria's 3D print revolution, Gambia combats kidney disease & Kenya's elephant issues

This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent with our African correspondents. In Lagos, a 3D print studio is aiding Nigerian manufacturers; one Gambian ex-footballer is sounding the alarm on the spike in kidney disease; and in Kenya, trying to prevent elephant invasions…

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2022

Seven stowaways and a hijacked oil tanker: the strange case of the Nave Andromeda

The long read: In October 2020 an emergency call was received from a ship in British waters. After a full-scale commando raid, seven Nigerians were taken off in handcuffs – but no one was ever charged. What really happened on board?

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022

Lagos ex-governor wins Nigerian ruling party's nomination

A former governor of Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, has been nominated to be the ruling party’s presidential candidate in next year’s presidential election

Reuters · Jun 8, 2022

Tinubu, ex-governor of Lagos, in pole position for Nigerian presidency

When reporters asked Bola Tinubu last month if his health was good enough for him to serve as president of Nigeria, he responded that he wasn't applying for a job as a professional wrestler or as a cement mixer.

Reuters · Jun 8, 2022

Nigeria ruling party picks ex-governor of Lagos Tinubu to run for president

Nigeria's ruling party on Wednesday picked former Lagos State governor Bola Tinubu as its candidate to run for president in elections scheduled for February 2023.

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