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Lagos State Secretariat
Lagos ( Nigerian English: ; ) is the largest city in Nigeria and the second most populous city in Africa, with a population of 15.4 million as of 2015 within the city proper. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 following the government's decision to move their capital to Abuja in the center of the country. The Lagos metropolitan area has a total population of roughly 23.5 million as of 2018, making it the largest metropolitan area in Africa. Lagos is a major African financial center and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has been described as the cultural, financial, and entertainment capital of Africa, and is a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fastest-growing cities and urban areas. The megacity has the fourth-highest GDP in Africa and houses one of the largest and busiest seaports on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tinubu Square
Tinubu Square (formerly Independence Square), is an open space landmark located in Broad Street, Lagos, Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria named after the Yoruba people, Yoruba slave trader, merchant, and aristocrat Madam Efunroye Tinubu. It was formerly called ''Ita Tinubu'' before it was named ''Independence Square'' by leaders of the First Nigerian Republic after Nigerian independence and subsequently ''Tinubu Square''. History According to a historian, it was the location of the first court of justice which was replaced in 1918 by the Supreme court, Supreme Court or the Courts of Assizes, Court of Assizes, which was a magnificent structure. The Square was the melting point of different cultures, a place where the indigenous Lagosians, those of Brazilians, Brazilian extract and the Colony, colonial administration met. Structure The square is iron-fenced with two flowing fountains, flowers and tropical trees in it. It also contains a life-size statue of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
