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Nigeria’s Makoko Demolitions Spark Classism Debate

A boy paddles past the ruins after demolitions in Makoko, Lagos, Nigeria. | Pelumi Salako/Al Jazeera

Human rights activists have labeled the ongoing destruction of stilt homes in Lagos as "colonial-era classism," as the state prioritizes luxury redevelopment over the housing of 100,000 residents.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 13, 2026

Nigeria: Thousands Displaced in Makoko “Floating Slum” Demolitions

Residents of Lagos’ famous Makoko floating village are decrying what they call "colonial-era classism" as state authorities resumed demolitions of stilt homes. Thousands of families are currently homeless, sleeping in canoes and under sheds, as the government clears the area for "urban redevelopment."

ByNyambita Magoma
OnFebruary 12, 2026

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Nigeria’s Makoko Demolitions Spark Classism Debate

Nigeria: Thousands Displaced in Makoko “Floating Slum” Demolitions

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