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Ikoyi is the most affluent neighborhood of Lagos, located in Eti-Osa Local Government Area. [1] [2] It lies to the northeast of Obalende and adjoins Lagos Island to the west, and at the edge of the Lagos Lagoon. Popular with the extreme upper class residents of Nigerian society, Ikoyi is arguably one of the wealthiest communities within Nigeria.
Lagos state is made up of five administrative divisions, namely, Ikorodu, Ikeja, Epe, Badagry, and Lagos Island, with Ikeja being the Capital. The five divisions consist of a total of 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). [1] [2] [3]
Residents of Lagos Island who bought or leased land from the government and Aworis settled in New Lagos. In contrast, others lived in the neighborhoods of Itire, Lawanson, Ojuelegba, Animashaun, and Shitta. [2] The New Lagos neighborhood, also known as the Surulere Re-Housing Estate, is among the first public housing projects in Nigeria. [4]
Lagos. The following are lists of the most populous fully defined incorporated settlements in Nigeria by population. This page consists of three different tables, with different kinds of settlements; a list for "defined cities", listing the population, strictly within the defined city limits, a list for "urban area" population, and another list for the population within metropolitan areas.
Alimosho is a Local Government Area in Lagos State, Nigeria with the largest population of about 4,082,900 which is according to Population [2019] – Projection [1] The 2006 Census says the population was 1,288,714 (but the Lagos State Government argued that the population as at 2006 within the LGA was more than 2 million residents).
Lagos (/ ˈ l eɪ ɡ ɒ s / LAY-goss; [10] [11] also US: / ˈ l ɑː ɡ oʊ s / 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.
Ajegunle, a densely populated suburb of Lagos, has experienced significant changes since 2008. Traditionally known for its challenges such as poverty, crime, and inadequate infrastructure, the community has nonetheless produced notable figures in Nigerian entertainment and sports, such as musicians and footballers.
Ajeromi-Ifelodun is a Local Government Area in Badagry Division, Lagos State. It has some 80,000 inhabitants per square kilometer, among if not the world's densest. [1] Ajeromi Ifelodun accommodates various ethnic groups, with the Yoruba tribe prevailing.