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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 second most populous state but the smallest in area.
Sep 16, 2024 · 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.
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 ...
Oct 14, 2024 · Lagos State is the smallest state in Nigeria yet, it has the highest urban population, which is 27.4 % of the national estimate [UN-Habitat]. According to the 2006 National Census, Lagos State has a population of 9,013,534 in relation to the National count of 140,003,542.
Oct 11, 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.
Sep 27, 2024 · Welcome to Lagos State. The Centre of Excellence has a duty to lead. Our government has taken the bold steps to always ensure that Lagos State maintains that leadership position. This is identified in the agenda of this government. Babajide Sanwo-Olu ADMINISTRATION'S ACHIEVEMENTS ACCORDING TO THE T.H.E.M.E.S AGENDA. Latest News. Focus.
Lagos State (Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó, Gun: Ayìmátẹ̀n Awọnlìn tọ̀n) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 Nigerian states, it is the second most populous state but the smallest in area.
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.
Aug 21, 2017 · The Lagos State government thinks it’s nearer 21 million, as rural Nigerians are drawn by the hope of a better life to one of Africa’s few mega-cities. By 2050 Nigeria will have twice the...
Lagos State, sometimes referred to as Lagos, is a state located in the southwestern part of Nigeria. [7] It is economically one of most busiest states in Nigeria. [8] The capital of Lagos State is Ikeja. [9] History. Lagos State was created on 27 May 1967. It was previously known as Eko until the arrival of Portuguese merchants. The word Eko was ...
