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   Lagos State ( Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó, Gun: Ayìmátẹ̀n Awọnlìn tọ̀n) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Out of the 36 states, it is the second most populous state and the smallest in area. Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the international border with Benin for ten km, Lagos State borders Ogun State to ...

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     History of Lagos. Aerial view of Lagos in 1929. Lagos is the...

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     Lagos ( / ˈleɪɡɒs / LAY-goss; [10] [11] also US: / ˈlɑːɡoʊs...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LagosLagos - Wikipedia

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   Lagos ( / ˈleɪɡɒs / LAY-goss; [10] [11] also US: / ˈlɑːɡoʊs / LAH-gohss; [11] [12] Yoruba: Èkó) or Lagos City is the most populous city in Nigeria (Self-proclaimed [13] ), with an estimated population of 21 million [14] [15] [16] in 2015. Lagos is the most populous urban area in Africa. [17] Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria ...

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   When did Lagos become the capital of Nigeria?

   • Upon independence in 1960, Lagos remained as the capital with much of the city forming the Federal Capital Territory while the rest of modern-day Lagos State was a part of the Western Region until 1967 when the region was split and the area became Lagos State. Economically, Lagos State is one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the world.

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   Is Lagos a state?

   • Lagos State ( Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó, Gun: Ayìmátẹ̀n Awọnlìn tọ̀n) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Out of the 36 states, it is the second most populous state and the smallest in area.

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   Where is Lagos Nigeria located?

   • 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. From 1914 to 1954 the area included in the state was administered by the British as part of the colony of Nigeria.

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   Is Lagos a state capital?

   • Lagos, city and chief port, Lagos state, Nigeria. Until 1975 it was the capital of Lagos state, and until December 1991 it was the federal capital of Nigeria. Ikeja replaced Lagos as the state capital, and Abuja replaced Lagos as the federal capital. Lagos, however, remained the unofficial seat of many government agencies.

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4. www.britannica.com › place › Lagos-NigeriaLagos | City, Population, & History | Britannica

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   May 13, 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. Learn more about Lagos here.

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Last Updated: Apr 22, 2024 • Article History. Lagos state, Nigeria. 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.

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6. lagosstate.gov.ng › about-lagosAbout Lagos – Lagos State Government

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   5 days ago · DEMOGRAPHY. 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.

7. www.wikiwand.com › en › Lagos_StateLagos State - Wikiwand

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   Lagos State is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Out of the 36 states, it is the second most populous state and the smallest in area.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_LagosHistory of Lagos - Wikipedia

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   History of Lagos. Aerial view of Lagos in 1929. Lagos is the largest city of the West-African country of Nigeria, and its former capital; it is the third largest city in Africa in terms of population with about 15.3 million people. [1] It is also the 4th largest economy in Africa.