Lagos City Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
largest city and former capital of Nigeria
About Lagos City
With an estimated population of 8.8 million inhabitants in the city, or 16 million in the metropolitan area, Lagos ranks as the most populous city inAfrica, after overtakingCairo. Also known as Èkó in the Yoruba language, and affectionately called 'Lag', 'Gidi' or 'Las Gidi' as a form of slang-by the younger generation, it is a port and the most populous conurbation in Nigeria. The city of Lagos lies in south-western Nigeria, on the Atlantic coast in the Gulf of Guinea, west of the Niger River delta. Most of the population live on the mainland, and most industries are located there too. Lagos is known for its music and night life which used to be in areas around Yaba and Surulere, but more night clubs have sprung on the island making the island especially Victoria Island, the main nightli
Where to Eat in Lagos City
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Mr Bigg's
- 🍴Tantalizers
Lagos City Travel Guide Sections
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