Visit Lagos
Welcome to Lagos
Lagos is a large metropolitan city in southwestern Nigeria, with population estimate of 21 million. It is the largest city in Nigeria, and the most populous urban area on the African continent.
Lagos is a major African financial centre and the economic hub of Nigeria. The city has a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion in Africa. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fastest-growing cities and urban areas.
In 2024, Time Out (magazine) ranked Lagos as the 19th Best City to visit in the World. It has the fourth highest GDP in Africa, and houses one of the largest and busiest seaports on the continent.
Navigating the City
Navigating your way through Lagos for the first time or as a returning visitor can be a little stressful. So, we have written a little guide that includes transportation and safety tips to help you move around Lagos better.
Transport Companies
Transport Companies like Uber and Bolt are available in Lagos. If you have these providers in your country, you can use the same app to go round Lagos easily.
Private Cars
In Lagos, you can rent a car from Avis or Sixth to move around easily. Car rental services usually charge a daily fee, and you can decide to include a private driver or drive yourself.
Traffic in Lagos
Lagos city has over 21 million people, so there is traffic during rush hours. Use alternative routes and avoid peak traffic time to beat the traffic.
Safety Tips
If you use an Uber or Taxify, always share your ride information and location with someone and monitor your trip via google maps.
When in doubt ask or use google maps.
When using taxi apps such as Uber or Taxify ensure the license plate and vehicle model on the app is the same as the vehicle you enter.
When in a taxi always sit in the back instead of the passenger’s seat, preferably behind the driver.
Nike's Art Gallery
Nike Art Gallery, Lagos, is one of Nigeria's hidden treasures. Located in Lekki, Lagos, the four-story building comprises an art gallery and textile museum featuring over 7,000 pieces of art. The Centre has a diverse collection of art by several renowned local and international artists, celebrating Nigeria's talent and offering visitors an insight into all cultures of Nigeria through the medium of art. It can take up to a full day to discover all the Nike Art Centre has to offer.
If you want to explore Nigeria art and your creative side you can join the tour to partake in creating traditional African crafts such as adire, batik, indigo, beadwork, painting, or buy beautiful artwork from the impressive gallery.
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