In Lagos, Nigeria, a building collapses almost every two weeks. The impact is devastating, with countless lives lost beneath the ruins. These frequent tragedies reveal deep flaws in governance and rampant corruption. Regulations exist, but their enforcement is inconsistent and often ignored. Buildings fall, taking lives and futures with them, and no one is held […]
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