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Inside Nigeria’s housing crisis

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May 27, 2026

After Makoko’s demolitions displace thousands amid a severe housing shortage, Lagos faces a deeper question: can fast-growing megacities modernize without erasing informal communities?

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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. But they are also the least represented demographic. It's time their voices are heard as they shape the future of Africa. We bring you hard-hitting reports, personal stories and lively discussion direct from the continent about the issues that matter most.

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