OGASTV AFRICA | Opportunity Watch ⸻QUICK SUMMARY Lagos has a housing deficit of roughly 3.4 million units and gains 500,000 to 600,000 new residents every year. That gap between supply and demand is the single biggest reason real estate remains one of the most reliable places to build wealth in Nigeria today — but where
Quick Summary: Nigeria has evacuated over 850 citizens from South Africa since June, following renewed xenophobic attacks. Nigeria asked South Africa to consider compensating citizens for abandoned businesses and property. South Africa’s government rejected this, saying only legally registered property is recognized, and controversially asked Nigeria to identify alleged “drug dens” linked to its citizens.
Senegal’s National Assembly passed sweeping constitutional reforms on June 29, 2026, curbing presidential powers and expanding parliament’s authority. But President Faye has announced a national referendum rather than signing the bill into law — directly clashing with Speaker Sonko, who says the parliamentary vote is already final. The country is now at a constitutional crossroads.
