Lagos State (Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó, Gun: Ayìmátẹ̀n Awọnlìn tọ̀n) is a state in South West, Nigeria. Of the 36 Nigerian states, Lagos is the second most populous state but the smallest in terms of land mass.

Lagos (/ ˈleɪɡɒs / LAY-goss; [10][11] also US: / ˈlɑːɡoʊs / LAH-gohss; [11][12] Yoruba: Èkó), or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan city in southwest Nigeria.

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Jan 15, 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.

6 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.

Lagos is a major African financial center and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has a significant influence. A Tale of One City- Lagos, Nigeria

The Gẹlẹdẹ festival holds strong in the Ikorodu local government area of Lagos State. This festival, associated with the Gẹlẹdẹ society, fosters social harmony and gender equality, involving both men and women. Distinguished by the vibrant display of society members adorned in colorful masks, the festival combines art and ritual dance to entertain, educate, and inspire worship.

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 is a coastal city on West Africa’s Atlantic seaboard, and became Nigeria’s first capital city in 1861. With a population of around 12 million, Lagos’s population is significantly larger than Nigeria’s other major cities, with around 40% under the age of 25.

Lagos State (Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó, Gun: Ayìmátẹ̀n Awọnlìn tọ̀n) is a state in South West, Nigeria. Of the 36 Nigerian states, Lagos is the second most populous state but the smallest in terms of land mass.