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Surulere
Surulere is a local government area located on the mainland in Lagos State, Nigeria. It has an area of . At the 2006 census, there were 503,975 inhabitants, with a population density of 21,864 inhabitants per square kilometer. The local government area is bordered by Yaba, Lagos, Yaba, Mushin, Lagos, Mushin, and Ebute Metta, Ebute-Metta. History During the rapid urbanization of Lagos, the city expanded to the west of its Lagos Lagoon, lagoon, which included present-day Surulere. Families from different regions of the country have historically settled in Surulere. In addition to the local settlers of Lagos, during the nineteenth century, various emancipated African Brazilians and Cubans, who were referred to as ''Aguda'' or Saro (Nigeria), ''Saros'', settled in Surulere. Nigerians from the Northern region initially ended at Idi-Araba, while many people from the eastern part were in various quarters but predominantly at Obele, Ikate, and Aguda areas. Residents of Lagos Island who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos
Lagos ( ; ), or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan city in southwestern Nigeria. With an upper population estimated above 21 million dwellers, it is the largest city in Nigeria, the most populous urban area on the African continent, and one of the fastest-growing megacity, megacities in the world. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until the Government of Nigeria, government's December 1991 decision to move their capital to Abuja, in the centre of the country. Lagos is a major African financial center, financial centre and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. 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 area, urban areas. In 2024, Time Out (magazine), Time Out magazine ranked Lagos as the 19th best city to visit in the world. A megacity, it has the second-highest Gross domestic pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randle General Hospital
General hospital at surulere in Lagos state Nigeria History Randle General Hospital is a state general hospital in the Surulere district of Lagos, Nigeria. It was established for community use in 1964 by Chief Majekodunmi and it was one of the first health care clinics in Surulere. The hospital is extremely busy, particularly in the accident and emergency department. Establishment purpose This hospital was established to offer maternal and child health care, dental services, medical and surgical services etc. It is sometimes referred to as the Surulere General Hospital. The medical director of the hospital is Dr. Aduke Odutayo. The hospital recorded a total of 6929 patients visiting the dental section for the period of January to December in the year 2020. Free medical/legal Support The General Hospital ''General Hospital'' (often abbreviated as ''GH'') is an American daytime television soap opera created by Frank and Doris Hursley which has been broadcast on Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos State
Lagos State (, ) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West, Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, Nigerian states, Lagos is the second List of Nigerian states by population, most populous state but the List of Nigerian states by area, smallest in terms of land mass. Bounded to the south by the Bight of Benin and to the west by the Benin–Nigeria border, international border with Benin for 10 km, Lagos State borders Ogun State to the north for about 283 km, making it the only Nigerian state to border only one other state. Named for the city of Lagos—the List of urban areas in Africa by population, most populous city in Africa—the state was formed from the Western Region, Nigeria, Western Region and the former Federal Capital Territory on 27 May 1967. Geographically, Lagos State is dominated by bodies of water with nearly a quarter of the state's area covered with bodies of water. The largest of these bodies are the Lagos Lagoon, Lagos and Lekki Lagoon, Lekki lagoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos National Stadium
The Lagos National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria. It comprises an Olympic-size swimming arena and a multipurpose arena used for athletics, rugby union, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, wrestling and boxing matches. It was used mostly for football matches until 2004. It has hosted several international competitions, including the 1980 African Cup of Nations final, the 2000 African Cup of Nations final, and FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. It also served as the main stadium for the 1973 All-Africa Games. History When the stadium was built in 1972, it had a capacity of 55,000. The capacity was later reduced to 45,000 in 1999. The highest attendance, 85,000, was recorded in the final match of the African Cup of Nations in 1980 between Nigeria and Algeria. Its 50-meter pool was closed in 1999. For unknown reasons, the National Stadium had been left in dilapidated state since the early 2000s until 2022 when the FG began renovation work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Stadium, Lagos
The Lagos National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria. It comprises an Olympic-size swimming (sport), swimming arena and a multipurpose arena used for sport of athletics, athletics, rugby union, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, wrestling and boxing matches. It was used mostly for association football, football matches until 2004. It has hosted several international competitions, including the 1980 African Cup of Nations final, the 2000 African Cup of Nations final, and FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. It also served as the main stadium for the 1973 All-Africa Games. History When the stadium was built in 1972, it had a capacity of 55,000. The capacity was later reduced to 45,000 in 1999. The highest attendance, 85,000, was recorded in the final match of the Africa Cup of Nations, African Cup of Nations in 1980 between Nigeria and Algeria. Its 50-meter pool was closed in 1999. For unknown reasons, the National Stadium had been left in di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ojuelegba, Lagos
Ojuelegba is a suburb in Surulere local government area of Lagos State. It's known for its traffic congestion and nightlife. Structural composition Ojuelegba is one of the key transport modes of Lagos, connecting the city's Mainland (Lagos), Mainland with the Island (Lagos), Island. It also serves as a connecting point for people who commute the three surrounding districts of Yaba, Lagos, Yaba, Mushin, Lagos, Mushin and Surulere. Life in Ojuelegba has been depicted in several musical works, including Fela's 1975 ''Confusion (album), Confusion'' album, Wizkid (musician), Wizkid's "Ojuelegba (Wizkid song), Ojuelegba" single and Oritse Femi's "Double Wahala" single. Nightlife From the 1970s through the early 1990s, Ojuelebga was known for its high crime rates and its boisterous night life, connecting revelers to Fela Kuti's Moshalashi Shrine on Agege Motor Road and to the red light district starting in Ayilara street through to parts of Clegg Street. Efforts were made in the 1990s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eko Bridge
Eko Bridge is one of three bridges connecting Lagos Island to the mainland, the others being the Third Mainland and Carter bridges. The bridge was built in 1975 and is the shortest of the three bridges linking Lagos Island to mainland. It was the first major project undertaken by Julius Berger which was approved by Shehu Shagari who was then the Minister of Works during Nigeria's First Republic. The bridge spans from Ijora on the mainland to the Apongbon area of Lagos Island, with the lagoon section stretching . The bridge and its landward extension were constructed in phases between 1965 and 1975. It serves as the primary access point for vehicles entering Lagos Island from Apapa and Surulere areas of Lagos. The bridge was built by Julius Berger Nigeria PLC. The first phase rehabilitation plan commenced from 23 August 2014 to 27 October 2014 which lasted for 71 days. The state government announced that the rehabilitation would not necessitate its total closure rather t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivian Fowler Memorial College For Girls
The Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls is an all-girls Independent college founded in 1991 by Chief Mrs. Leila Fowler in Nigeria. It is located in the Ikeja suburb of the city of Lagos. History Originally located in Surulere, the school was established on January 8, 1991, by Chief Mrs. Leila Fowler. The school was named after her daughter who had died. The school opened at 17, Bola Shadipe St, Surulere Lagos, later moving to No 4, Adedamole Ojomo Close, off Bode Thomas street, Surulere Lagos. The school then relocated to its permanent site in January 2000, This site is located at Plot 5, Balogun Street, Billingsway Oregun, Ikeja Lagos. School Academic education in the college takes six years and is made up of three years in Junior Secondary School followed by three years in Senior Secondary School. Classes are offered in English language, French language, Yoruba language, and Igbo language. Senior Secondary School focuses preparation on three main examinations: the West ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tastee Fried Chicken
Tastee Fried Chicken (also known as ''TFC'' or ''De Tastee Fried Chicken Nigeria LTD'') is a fast food fried chicken restaurant based in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. It has 14 locations. History Tastee Fried Chicken was founded by Olayinka Pamela Adedayo. It began as an extension of ''Tastee Pot'', an outdoor catering company serving Nigerian and continental food at special events. The catering company still exists as Tastee Fried Chicken's catering operation. In 1997 Mrs. Adedayo incorporated Tastee Fried Chicken and opened her first location in Surulere, Lagos State. She based her restaurant on the business model of the American fast food chicken restaurant Kentucky Fried Chicken, where she had previously worked as a manager. Since opening its first location, it has grown to 14 restaurants. In 2006, Tastee Fried Chicken launched a partnership with Oando, a petroleum company, that has begun locating Tastee Fried Chicken restaurants inside Oando's service stations. As pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Lagos
Adeniran Ogunsanya Street is a street located in Surulere local government area of Lagos State and lies next to Akangba. It is named after Adeniran Ogunsanya. Adeniran Ogunsanya street is home to the popular Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall. Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall also known as Leisure Mall is an ultramodern shopping mall located in Adeniran Ogunsanya Street. Built and commissioned by the then Military Governor of Lagos State, Brigadier-General Mobolaji Johnson in 1975, the shopping mall was later redeveloped in 2011 by the Babatunde Fashola-led government. Prior to its redevelopment in 2011, it had been known as "Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Centre" under the management of LSDPC (Lagos State Development and Property Corporation). At this time, it housed several retail businesses such as "Ices Parlour" (a confectionery store) "Jack and Judy" (a school uniform outfit) Patabah bookstore, and "Omo Onikoyi" (a hair salon). It currently h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Arts Theatre
The National Theatre, Nigeria is the primary centre for the performing arts in Nigeria. It shares the same architectural design as the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna, Bulgaria, and it is four times bigger. The monument is located in Iganmu, Surulere, Lagos. Its construction was completed in 1976 in preparation for the Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC) in 1977. In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu renamed the Theatre in honor of Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka. Design Construction of The National Theatre was started by the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon and completed during the military regime of Olusegun Obasanjo. By the year 2021, this edifice had been run by a number of management teams with heads such as Jimmy Folorunso Atte (1991 – August 1999), Prof Babafemi A. Osofisan (2000 – 2004), Dr. Ahmed Parker Yerima (2006 – Aug 2009), Kabir Yusuf (2009 – 2016), George Ufot, (Late) Dr. (Mrs.) Stella Oyedepo, Sunday Enessi Ododo (2020–2024), Akerele Tola ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigerian Breweries
Nigerian Breweries Plc, is the largest brewing company in Nigeria. It serves the Nigerian market and West Africa. History Early years The idea to establish a brewery in Lagos was first promoted by Frank Samuel of UAC before World War II. But it was not until the war ended that concrete steps were taken to kick-start such a project. Market leaders in the sector were all imported brands without a locally produced beer. UAC did not have a technical history in beer-making, leading the firm to enter into a technical agreement with Heineken and investments from other merchandise companies in Nigeria, including John Holt, GBO, SCOA, CFAO and UTC who all took some equity interest in the new company. Nigerian Breweries was incorporated in 1946. Construction of the brewery began at Iganmu, Lagos, in 1947 and was completed in 1949. The first bottle of its brand, the STAR Lager, rolled off the bottling lines of its Lagos brewery in June 1949. NBL utilized consumer market research to un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
