Lagos remains the most populous and a major financial centre in Nigeria.
It is the sixth-largest city in the world by city population, and it is known for its beach resorts, night life and activity.
Here are 4 interesting facts about Lagos:
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1. It has the tallest building in West Africa. The city of Lagos hosts the tallest building in West Africa, the NECOM house towers and it is 160m above the city.
2. The popular third mainland bridge which connects Lagos Island to the mainland was the longest bridge in Africa, measuring 11.8km until 1996.
3. Lagos handles 80% of the country’s imports and it is responsible for also processing 80% of goods in Nigeria. This part is also mentioned as one of the top 10 in Africa.
4. Until the coming of the Benins, Lagos geographic boundary was Lagos mainland. The name Eko was given to it by its first king Ọbá Adọ, during its early history.
Lagos also saw periods of rule by the kingdom of Benin.
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