Alaba International Market
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Alaba international market is an electronics market located in Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria. It is the largest electronics market in Nigeria. Apart from the sales of electronic products, the market also deals in the repair of home appliances.[1]
In October 2022, violent clashes broke out at the market.[2]
In June 2023, it was announced that a number of structurally defective buildings would be demolished.[3] The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) identified 17 buildings as "beyond redemption".[4][5]
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[edit]- ↑ "The Chaos at Alaba International Market, Lagos, Articles". This Day. Archived from the original on July 5, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ↑ "Alaba market: Wetin we know about violent clash for Nigeria largest electronic market". BBC News Pidgin. 2022-10-19. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ↑ "BBC NEWS | VOTE 2001 | RESULTS & CONSTITUENCIES | Sheffield Hillsborough". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ↑ Ugwu, Francis (2023-06-16). "Lagos govt begins demolition of Alaba International Market buildings". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ↑ "Alaba Market demolition: Lagos state plan to take down 'distressed' buildings spark reactions". BBC News Pidgin. 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-06-17.