A prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has stated that close to 80 percent of Lagos residents are living in poverty, attributing the situation to what he described as development policies that exclude the majority of the population. Rhodes-Vivour made this claim during a live interview on ARISE […]
Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub, is facing an unprecedented rent crisis, with both high-end and affordable housing experiencing sharp increases in rental costs. The situation is exacerbating economic hardships for residents, impacting families, businesses, and commuting patterns across the city. Housing Shortage and Economic Reforms Driving Rent Increases Lagos has long struggled with a housing deficit, […]
