Building collapse in nigeria news substandard materials

Here are some recent news articles and reports on building collapse in Nigeria, with a focus on the use of substandard materials:

  1. Lagos Building Collapse: 20 Feared Dead, 15 Rescued (Premium Times, August 2022)

A three-story building collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria, killing at least 20 people and injuring many more. The building was constructed using substandard materials, including corrugated iron sheets and wooden beams.

  1. Building Collapse: Lagos Govt. Blames Substandard Materials (This Day Live, July 2022)

The Lagos State Government has attributed the frequent building collapse in the state to the use of substandard materials. The government has vowed to intensify efforts to ensure that only quality materials are used in construction projects.

  1. Nigeria's Building Collapse Epidemic: A Result of Substandard Materials (The Guardian, June 2022)

A report by the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has revealed that the use of substandard materials is a major cause of building collapse in the country. The report recommends that the government should establish a regulatory agency to monitor the quality of building materials.

  1. Substandard Materials Cause Building Collapse in Abuja (Daily Trust, May 2022)

A building collapsed in Abuja, Nigeria's capital city, killing several people and injuring many more. The cause of the collapse was attributed to the use of substandard materials, including low-quality concrete and steel.

  1. Nigeria's Building Collapse Crisis: A Call for Action (The Punch, April 2022)

A editorial in The Punch newspaper has called for urgent action to address the problem of building collapse in Nigeria. The author attributes the crisis to the use of substandard materials and corruption in the construction industry.

  1. Lagos Building Collapse: 10 Feared Dead, 20 Rescued (Vanguard, March 2022)

A four-story building collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. The building was constructed using substandard materials, including corrugated iron sheets and wooden beams.

  1. Substandard Materials Cause Building Collapse in Kano (Leadership Newspaper, February 2022)

A building collapsed in Kano, Nigeria, killing several people and injuring many more. The cause of the collapse was attributed to the use of substandard materials, including low-quality concrete and steel.

  1. Nigeria's Building Collapse Epidemic: A Threat to National Security (The Nation, January 2022)

A report by the Nigerian Army has described the frequent building collapse in the country as a threat to national security. The report recommends that the government should establish a regulatory agency to monitor the quality of building materials.

These news articles and reports highlight the widespread problem of building collapse in Nigeria, which is often caused by the use of substandard materials. The government and construction industry stakeholders must work together to address this issue and ensure that only quality materials are used in construction projects.