Governor
Babatunde Fashola
Capital
Ikeja
Main Cities and Towns
Ikorodu, Epe, Badagry, Lagos, Apapa, Victoria Island, Ikoyi and Ikeja
Population
17 552 942
Website
www.lagosstate.gov.ng
- Lagos State seeks partners to develop water transport services
- Poultry farmer in Lagos seeks expansion capital
- Harvest and process aquatic plants in Lagos State
- Lekki Free Trade Zone offers opportunities in a range of sectors
- Lagos State seeks investment in waste management
- Investment opportunities in Nigeria's drive towards cashless economy
- What will drive real estate growth in Lagos?
- Clear investment potential in short stay serviced accommodation
- Lagos light rail project to impact real estate values
- The secrets to successful property development in Nigeria
- Wanted: Buyers of steel and iron
- Solar manufacturer seeks buyers
- Firm needs construction equipment
- Property developer seeking partners
- Lagos-based supplier of agricultural produce seeks buyers/investors
- New rules for revamped Nigeria bourse from next month
- Indian firm to set up $2m ICT training centre
- Globacom forays into mobile money business
- Lagos State Government to inaugurate the 4th Nigeria Infrastructure & Construction Exhibition
- Top picks for investors in banking sector
Lagos State is bounded in the north and east by Ogun State, in the west by the Republic of Benin and in the south by the Atlantic Ocean. Even though being Nigeria's smallest state, the region is the nation's economic nerve centre with over 2 000 industries. Lagos State is a socio-cultural melting pot attracting both Nigerians and foreigners alike.
Lagos is Nigeria's most prosperous city, and much of the nation's wealth and economic activity are concentrated here. The standard of living in the city is higher than in the rest of Nigeria, as residents have considerably greater access to food, fresh water, indoor plumbing, and modern technology. The business district of Lagos Island remains the commercial, financial and business centre of Lagos and of the country.
More than half of Nigeria's industrial capacity is located in the city of Lagos' mainland suburbs, particularly in the Ikeja industrial estate. A wide range of manufactured goods are produced in the city, including machinery, motor vehicles, electronic equipment, chemicals, beer, processed food and textiles. The city of Lagos is also the centre of the Nigerian film industry, often referred to a ‘Nollywood’.
The Port of Lagos is Nigeria's leading port and one of the largest in Africa. It handles imports of consumer goods, foodstuffs, motor vehicles, machinery, and industrial raw materials. The Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in the capitaI, Ikeja, and is the major airport serving the city of Lagos, southwestern Nigeria and the entire nation.
Lagos State also has a vibrant tourism industry. Prominent tourist attractions in the state include the National Museum, the Holy Cross Cathedral, the fallen Agia tree in Badagry and the Bar Beach in Lagos city.
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