Lagos urban renewal happening. [All Africa]

Nigeria requires an estimated 15-17.5 million housing units of various types to meet its backlog of housing deficit [Architect Africa]

Introduction by Zain Kenya of a new cross-network tariff of Sh6, establishing itself as one of the cheapest options in the market ahead of its planned takeover by Indian operator Bharti Airtel.[Business Daily]

Three paraplegic middle-aged street-dwellers who live in cardboard boxes in a lawless city  stay sane by making music.[ BBC]

23 Billion USD deal signed between China and Nigeria [BBC]

The Lagos Stock Market rally continues [Next]

The Ivorian Photographer Paul Sika came out with his novel titled; “Paul Sika – at the Heart of Me…” which is out on sale now. [Ghanablogging]

A new and improved version of yams may soon be heading to Europe in large quantities.Consulers of the staples buy on average 200 million USD worth of the product every year.[Next]

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