Lagos - Wikipedia
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 southwest Nigeria.With an upper population estimated above 21 million dwellers, it is the largest city in Nigeria, and the most populous urban area on the African continent.
Lagos | Nigeria, City, Population, & History | Britannica
5 days ago · 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 know before traveling to Lagos - Lonely Planet
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 …
How Nigeria’s biggest city became the world’s hottest winter
Jan 10, 2025 · West Africa – especially Nigeria’s largest city, Lagos – becomes the world’s hottest winter party destination in “Detty December,” the festive period between December and early January.
Lagos | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 13, 2025 · 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.
The 10 best things to do in Lagos for 2023 - Lonely Planet
Mar 23, 2023 · 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.
Lagos Is Africa's Most Vibrant City Right Now - Leisure
Oct 4, 2024 · 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...
Lagos - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lagos is the second largest city in Africa and the most populous city in Nigeria and in West Africa. There are about 12.5 million to 18 million people living in Lagos, which makes it one of the biggest cities in Africa.
Lagos - New World Encyclopedia
Lagos, is the most populous conurbation in Nigeria. The city began on Lagos Island in the fifteenth century, but has spread onto the mainland west of the lagoon. The metropolitan area, including Ikeja and Agege, now reaches more than 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Lagos Island.
Lagos City – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
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.