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Lagos (/ ˈ l eɪ ɡ ɒ s / LAY-goss; also US: / ˈ l ɑː ɡ oʊ s / LAH-gohss; Yoruba: Èkó), or Lagos City, is a city in Nigeria. With an estimated population of 21 million in 2015, it claimed to be the most populous in the country. Lagos is the most populous urban area in Africa.
May 23, 2022 · 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 is an ancient maritime town with more than 2000 years of history. The name Lagos comes from a Celtic settlement, derived from the Latin Lacobriga, the name of the settlement was established during the pre-Punic civilizations.
Oct 14, 2021 · Lagos is one of the Algarve’s top destination cities. Boasting a historic oldtown, modern marina, cultural attractions, with some incredible beaches and scenery it really combines much of what the Algarve is famous for. In fact, it’s probably got so much to do that a day trip to Lagos really doesn’t do it justice.
Jul 7, 2024 · 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.
Jan 6, 2022 · Lagos may be all three, but Nigeria's most populous city is many other things as well. This is a city that never sleeps, one… Lagos residents live loudly and boldly.
The economic and cultural powerhouse of the country thanks to an influx of oil money, Lagos has an exploding arts and music scene that will keep your yansh engaged far past dawn. If you're headed to Nigeria, you'll have no choice but to jump right in.
Dec 5, 2020 · Lagos is Nigeria's get-rich loud-and-proud city, where drama unfolds on every corner and simply observing is not an option. Nigeriana-born author Noo Saro-Wiwa reports on its fashion, art and music scenes.
Skyline of Lagos Island. 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. Lagos has a vibrant nightlife.
Almost anywhere else in the developing world, such a sentiment would seem pitiably delusional. In Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial center, “Be Very Rich” has all but become the city’s motto.
