Nine people killed after building collapses in Lagos, Nigeria
Nine people were killed and many others injured on Thursday after a multi-storey building collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria, according to the state's commissioner for information.
Rescue teams from multiple agencies worked through the day and night combing the rubble for survivors. This incident highlights ongoing urban development challenges and building safety concerns in rapidly growing African cities.
- Lagos' population has doubled since 2010, straining infrastructure and accelerating construction projects.
- Nigeria records over 100 building collapse incidents annually, with Lagos accounting for the majority.
- The city handles most of Nigeria's international trade through its port, driving constant commercial development.
