land rights

NAFDAC's planned closure of unregistered water companies in Kano and an Osun court's reversal of a contentious land judgment reflect a broader push to strengthen regulatory frameworks and protect public interest across Nigeria's commercial landscape.

From Lagos's violent evictions to Abia's airport land conflicts and nationwide infrastructure neglect, Nigeria confronts intersecting crises that reveal systemic governance weaknesses in managing urban expansion and public assets.

Edo State in Nigeria documented 47 disasters affecting over 10,000 people in 2025, while Kenya's government issues land title deeds to resettle 105 families displaced by the Maai Mahiu floods, highlighting contrasting approaches to disaster management across the continent.