Information about Lagos
Lagos is the largest city of Africa, with an amazing population of 21 million permanent residents!
If calculations prove correct, then soon we’ll be talking about the third largest mega-city in the world, following Tokyo and Mumbai!
Once a port of the indigenous Yoruba people, Lagos was soon converted into a primary cultural centre of the British and served as Nigeria’s capital until 1991. A tremendous economic and cultural boom followed soon after and still continues up until today, while the tourist industry and infrastructure grows at an exponential rate and starts to get established on the global tourist map.
Definitely a destination of great interest, Lagos is the perfect choice for all of you who love art, museums and culture and would like to live something different.
Airport
The airport of Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is located 23 kilometres northwest of the city centre and is accessible solely by taxi.
Getting around Lagos
You can get around Lagos by bus, taxi and okadas (motorcycle taxis). Minimum taxi fare costs around 200.00 NGN and a typical okadas transfer shouldn’t cost more than 100.00 NGN.
Lagos Guide
Lagos boasts an amazing range of sites and points of interest, museums and beautiful locations for you to enjoy. Highlights include the following:
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Nike Art Gallery
Inspired and founded by Nike Davies-Okundaye, one of Nigeria’s most notable artists, the Nike Art Gallery owns excellent collections of contemporary and traditional Nigerian arts, housed in an imposing four-story building. -
Didi Museum
The first non-profit museum of Nigeria, the Didi Museum examines Nigeria from a different point of view, through collections of religious, traditional and historical interest. -
National Arts Theatre
A masterpiece of the art of architecture and cultural landmark of Lagos, the National Arts Theatre was founded in 1976. It has a main hall with a capacity of 5,000 spectators and two cinemas with capacity of 700 spectators each.
National Museum of Nigeria
Serving as a major cultural institution of the country, the National Museum of Nigeria focuses on the western African culture. Collections include fine examples of rare Nigerian art, ancient sculptures and statues dating back to the prehistoric era, findings from the Benin Empire, as well as items from modern times.
Complete your day in Lagos going for a pleasant walk or a swim at the Tarkwa Bay Beach.
The Tarkwa Bay Beach was created during the construction of the port of Lagos. It is situated on a small isle a few minutes ride with the ferry or a water taxi from the port. A charming place for you to spend your afternoon by the beach!
The official language of Nigeria is English, but Hausa, Igbo, Efik, Ijaw, Yoruba and 400 more languages are also widely spoken.
Visa Requirements
To enter Lagos, you need:
- a passport with a validity of 6 months after your travel dates
- your return ticket
- a tourist Visa, issued by the Embassy of Nigeria
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