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Lagos State (Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó, Gun: Ayìmátẹ̀n Awọnlìn tọ̀n) is a state in southwestern Nigeria.Of the 36 Nigerian states, it is the most populous state but the smallest in area.Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the international border with Benin for 10 km, Lagos State borders Ogun State to the north for about 283 km, making it the only Nigerian ...
Lagos (/ ˈleɪɡɒs / LAY-goss; [10][11] also US: / ˈlɑːɡoʊs / LAH-gohss; [11][12] Yoruba: Èkó), or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan city in southwestern Nigeria. With an upper population estimate of 21 million, it is the largest city in Nigeria, and the most populous urban area on the African continent. [13][14][15][16] [17] Lagos ...
Sep 16, 2024 · Recent News. Lagos, state, southwestern Nigeria, on the coast of the Bight of Benin. It is bounded by the state of Ogun to the north and east, by the Bight of Benin to the south, and by the Republic of Benin to the west. From 1914 to 1954 the area included in the state was administered by the British as part of the colony of Nigeria.
May 23, 2022 · Brace for the noise. As a first time visitor, you’ll immediately notice that Lagos is a packed city: one of the smallest states in Nigeria, it’s also the most populous, with over 20 million residents. It also has a rather high noise level, thanks to honking frequently, sermons from megaphones in religious centers, bus conductors calling out ...
Sep 21, 2024 · Lagos, city and chief port, Lagos state, Nigeria.Until 1975 it was the capital of Lagos state, and until December 1991 it was the federal capital of Nigeria. Ikeja replaced Lagos as the state capital, and Abuja replaced Lagos as the federal capital. Lagos, however, remained the unofficial seat of many government agencies.
Aug 21, 2017 · Nobody knows exactly how many people live in Lagos, but they all agree on one thing – Nigeria's biggest city is growing at a terrifying rate. The UN says 14 million. The Lagos State government ...
Sep 13, 2024 · Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, flanked by Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. (Mrs) Noimot Salako-Oyedele (right) and the Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola (left) during UNILAG Faculty of Engineering 60th Anniversary and 6th Public lecture themed “the Nigerian Power Industry: Past, Present and Future”, at the J.F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium ...
Lagos State, Nigeria. Ikeja. Lagos State, Nigeria. Badagry. Lagos State, Nigeria. Ways to tour Lagos State. Book these experiences for a close-up look at Lagos State. See all. Slave Trade Tour: Badagry Black Heritage Adventure . 9. 4WD Tours. from . C$343. per adult (price varies by group size) Reserve. Lagos City Tours. 6. Historical Tours . from . C$140. per adult (price varies by group size ...
Located in the south-western part of Nigeria, Lagos State occupies 3,345 square kilometres. It shares boundaries with Ogun State both in the North and East and is bounded on the west by the Republic of Benin. In the South it stretches for 180 kilometres along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The smallest State in the Federation, it occupies an ...
2. Lekki Conservation Centre. Jungle walk through a lush conservation area with the longest canopy walk in Africa, providing treetop views and encounters with diverse wildlife such as monkeys and crocodiles. 3. Freedom Park Lagos. If you are an art lover, visit Freedom park. If you are a historian, visit Freedom park.
