Building collapses in Lagos barely 24 hours after similar tragedy in Port Harcourt (opens original article in a new tab)

A building collapse in Lagos occurred just 24 hours after a similar incident in Port Harcourt, with reports of people trapped and concerns over building safety in Nigerian cities.

• A three-storey building collapsed in Lagos, with several people feared trapped
• Another building collapse occurred in Port Harcourt 24 hours earlier
• Experts cite poor construction practices and weak regulations as contributing factors
• Authorities have not confirmed casualty numbers from the Lagos incident