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A look inside Nigeria’s floating slum (CNN.com)

Posted on 2011-11-10 by tikichris

A look inside Nigeria’s floating slum CNN.com, November 9, 2011 Osburn says that it’s a dangerous place to go without a trusted guide. “This is not a place to explore alone, however street savvy you are,” he said. CHECK OUT … Continue reading →

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Photo Story: Makoko Shantytown in Lagos (Urban Travel Blog)

Posted on 2011-07-09 by tikichris

Land is at such a premium in and around Lagos, that what was once long ago a small fishing village is now an open sewage slum on stilts where the poorest of the poor have been pushed off the land. Continue reading →

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Qype Does Lagos (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-09-10 by tikichris

Qype Does Lagos Qype does London, September 10th 2009 As has often been the case, experience on the ground didn’t quite fit the tips received before I left. Yes, I can confirm that hand wipes were essential packing and that … Continue reading →

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