Building Safety
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How to Spot Unsafe Buildings Before They Collapse
Building collapses remain one of the deadliest yet preventable disasters in Nigeria and across Africa. Every year, poorly constructed buildings…
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When Buildings Are Used the Wrong Way, Disaster Follows: Change of Use Is a Silent Threat in Africa
Across Africa, building collapses are frequently blamed on poor materials or substandard construction. While those factors remain serious concerns, a…
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Safety
When Politics Stands Between Safety by Femi Da-silva
Across Africa’s fastest-growing cities, high-rise buildings are redefining skylines from Nairobi to Accra, Johannesburg to Lagos. But alongside this growth…
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Hours-Long Lagos Island Fire Exposes Dangerous Gaps in Urban Safety and Storage Practices
The recent fire at the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, is a stark reminder of how…
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Are the Measures Taken After the Jos School Collapse Enough to Prevent Future Tragedies?
Jos School Building Collapse: Measures Taken and the Need for Further Action The recent collapse of a school building in…
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Construction Safety
Essential Considerations for Safe Multi-Storey Building Construction to Prevent Collapses
Recent building collapses in Nigeria, including a school in Jos and a former hotel in Abuja, have highlighted the critical…
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Environmental Safety
Unstable Foundations: A Critical Look at Recent Building Collapses in Nigeria
Nigeria has witnessed a disturbing trend in recent days: a series of building collapses across the country. These incidents, beyond…
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Indonesia’s Earthquake Alert: Prioritizing Safety in Seismic Zones
In the early hours of Thursday, southeastern Indonesia experienced an earthquake that momentarily rocked the region. This report provides an…
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Safety
Unsafe Structures No More: Lagos State Governor Demolishes Illegal Buildings
The recent collapse of a seven-storey building in Banana Island highlighted the dangers of flouting building codes and regulations. Lagos…
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