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Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos bets on local power as grid falters

Lagos is betting ‌that Nigeria's chronic electricity shortages can be addressed outside the national grid, scaling up state-backed power generation and distribution after securing 400 megawatts of new supply, the state's energy commissioner said.

28 Apr 2026-20:34
Lagos braces for devastating flood risk in 2026

Authorities in Lagos have warned residents to prepare for heavy rainfall and possible flooding as the 2026 rainy season approaches.

14 Mar 2026-16:28
US warns citizens in Nigeria of possible terrorist threat

The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria issued a security alert Monday, warning American citizens of a potential terrorist threat targeting U.S. facilities and affiliated schools across the country.

10 Mar 2026-12:20
Police fire tear gas as Lagos slum erupts

Tensions flared in Nigeria’s commercial capital as police fired tear gas at protesters opposing the demolition of homes in Makoko, one of Africa’s largest floating slums. The clashes left at least one demonstrator injured and highlighted the growing housing crisis in Lagos.

29 Jan 2026-17:44
Explosion hits Nigeria’s key Escravos-Lagos pipeline

Nigeria’s state oil company NNPC Ltd reported an explosion on Dec. 10 at its critical Escravos-Lagos gas pipeline, disrupting operations and prompting an emergency response.

12 Dec 2025-11:59
Coastal surges devastate Nigerian village as commonwealth action falls short

Rising seas have devastated Apakin, one of Lagos’ last indigenous coastal communities, washing away fishing boats, nets, and even graves. The small village, home to roughly 3,000 people, is losing both homes and livelihoods to increasingly severe ocean surges.

27 Aug 2025-10:36
Nigeria seeks to host COP32 climate summit in Lagos

Nigeria has expressed its desire to host the COP32 United Nations climate summit in Lagos in 2027, the government announced today, as Simon Stiell, the chief of the UN’s climate arm, visited the West African mega-city.

06 Mar 2025-21:14
Record 1.8 tons of cocaine seized, Nigeria's drugs agency says

19 Sep 2022-20:53

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