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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.
As Nigeria’s commercial and entertainment capital, Lagos remains a magnet for people, Nigerians and foreigners alike, welcoming them with its warmth, energy and color. Before you make your trip to this thrilling city, here are a few tips to keep in mind to experience Lagos like a local.
Lagos, city and chief port of Lagos state, Nigeria. Lagos is Nigeria’s largest city. Until 1975 it was the capital of Lagos state, and until 1991 it was the federal capital of Nigeria. Ikeja replaced Lagos as the state capital, and Abuja replaced Lagos as the federal capital.
Things to Do in Lagos, Nigeria: See Tripadvisor's 27,045 traveler reviews and photos of Lagos tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Lagos. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
These are the top 10 things to do in Lagos. 1. Take in the best Nigerian art at the Nike Art Gallery. Ranking high on the list of places to visit in Lagos is the Nike Art Gallery (pronounced nee-keh). This multi-story gallery, founded by Chief Oyenike Okundaye, houses thousands of incredible and diverse art pieces from artists across the country.
Here’s all you need to know about crisscross Lagos by car, boat, rapid bus and other modes of transport. From enjoying live music to touring art galleries, experience Lagos’ exciting creative scene without spending a single naira. See more of a Nigeria with a day trip from Lagos. Here are the very best.
In Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial center, “Be Very Rich” has all but become the city’s motto. The country recently recalculated its gross domestic product to take into account sectors of the...
With 17.5 million people, Lagos is both Nigeria’s and Africa’s most populous city. (Lagos was also the capital until Abuja was given the title in 1991.) It’s a coastal city, bordered in part by...
The easiest way to reach Lagos, Nigeria, is flying into Murtala Muhammed International Airport, the main international airport less than 10 miles from the city. Many major airlines, including Delta, British Airways, and Emirates, offer direct and connecting flights to Lagos from various global hubs. By Car
Lagos (Yoruba: Èkó) is the most populous city in Nigeria, spreading out across two main islands and onto the mainland. It is the country's financial capital, and is famous throughout Africa for its music scene.