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Is Agege a slum?
The World Bank has identified nine of Lagos’ largest slums, Agege, Ajegunle, Amukoko, Badia, Bariga, Ijeshatedo/Itire, Ilaje, Iwaya and Makoko, for upgrading with a US $200 million loan to improve drainage and solid waste management.
What percentage of Lagos is slums?
Over 60% of the residents of Lagos are poor and live in the over 100 slums and informal settlements scattered across the city. They lack water, sanitation and other basic services.
Which is the biggest slum in Africa?
Kibera slum
Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2005. It is the largest slum in Africa and the third largest in the world.
Which is the largest slum in the world?
The World’s Largest Slums:
- Khayelitsha in Cape Town (South Africa): 400,000.
- Kibera in Nairobi (Kenya): 700,000.
- Dharavi in Mumbai (India): 1,000,000.
- Neza (Mexico): 1,200,000.
- Orangi Town in Karachi (Pakistan): 2,400,000.
What is the best solution for the slum issue?
The traditional solution is to tear down slums and then to install public infrastructure such as water, sewage, electricity (along new roads) – and then build new houses in a planned way and re-house the slum dwellers there.
Who are the top 10 venture capitalists in Nigeria?
Before the list of top 10 Venture Capitalists in Nigeria, here are the pros and cons of Venture Capital: 1. Future Africa 2. EchoVC 3. Ventures Platform 4. Greentree Investment Company
Is UVC the best venture capital company in Nigeria?
In January 2009 UVC was adjudged the best venture capital company in Nigeria for 2007 by the Central Bank of Nigeria. From over 700 bids worldwide, through a rigorous process, UVC was selected by the World Bank/IFC as the Fund Manager for the IFC SME West African Ventures for Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Who is unique venture capital management?
Unique Venture Capital Management Company Limited, is an SME-focused private venture capital investment firm established in 2004 by 5 major Nigerian banks.