# Urban Renewal

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Makoko Residents Forced Into Boats After Demolition

Residents of Makoko, a Lagos slum, express their anguish after recent demolitions have left them homeless. Many have resorted to living in boats while enduring the harsh elements and seeking shelter from the rain.

Jan 31, 20269 min read

Opinion

Government-sanctioned Marginalization of Makoko's Residents and the Erosion of Their Constitutional Rights

The significant demolition of homes in Makoko, one of Nigeria's largest slums, raises serious concerns as the Nigerian government employs administrative tactics to dispossess impoverished communities of their land.

Jan 22, 202614 min read

Makoko citizenship land rights