Goodness, gracious: Who owns this Abuja mansion? (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe If we had such a thing as the nomination for a jaw-dropping listing that would make House of the Day, then this house would make the cut. This mansion is said to be located at Gana Street, in Maitama, Abuja but the owner is unknown – at least, by us. Get thee to... Read More

archetecture, building, Maitama

May 13, 2012

From the Magazine: Those cute little houses, by Terence Sambo

by Terence Sambo Colonial architecture in Nigeria evokes strong feelings for those with an eye on history and the future In other words, these buildings represent the hard work and diligence of generations past. A recent trip to Nairobi roused consciously buried thoughts about the decadent state of colonial architecture in Nigeria. On my... Read More

archetecture, from the magazine

April 18, 2012

AP Report: “Lagos is a mess. But under that mess- there are a whole lot of very good people”

by Chi Ibe By 2015, the population of Lagos will rise to 12.4 million. This will make it the most populous city in Africa, according to a 2010 study by the United Nations’ Human Settlements Program. By 2025, the U.N. estimates more than 15.8 million people will be crowded into the city on the mainland... Read More

archetecture, colonial building, lagos, metro, slum

Goodness, gracious: Who owns this Abuja mansion? (LOOK)

From the Magazine: Those cute little houses, by Terence Sambo

AP Report: “Lagos is a mess. But under that mess- there are a whole lot of very good people”

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