Lagos State is known mostly for hosting one of the most popular cities in Nigeria, Lagos City. But that’s not all about Lagos state. There is so much you probably don’t know about Lagos State. Here is a list of 8 facts that you should know about Lagos State.

1. It is the Smallest State in Nigeria
Of all the 36 Nigerian states, Lagos state is the smallest. It looks absurd but it’s actually true that this is the smallest Nigerian State. This is despite the fact that it hosts one of the most popular cities in Nigeria – Lagos City.

2. The Most Populous State in Nigeria

Though it is the smallest state in the country, Lagos remains the most populous state in the West African country. The country accommodates 1200 new people daily.

3. It has the Tallest Building in West Africa
Lagos state plays host to the tallest building in West Africa. NECOM house towers is the tallest building in the West African region. This building that is located in Lagos is 160m above the city.

4. Nollywood is Centered in Lagos
Africa’s most popular film industry, Nollywood is centered in Lagos. Nearly all the acting scenes in Nigerian movies are in Lagos. It can only be compared to California in the United States.

5. It is a Fast Growing State in the World
Playing host to the city of Lagos, the state of Lagos is considered to be among the fastest growing states in the world. The city of Lagos is responsible for propelling Lagos state to an economic hub.

6. The Longest Bridge in Africa is from the state

Lagos state has the longest bridge in the continent. The bridge connects Lagos Island to the Mainland and it is 11.8km long.

7. Lagos Means ‘Lakes’

The name is said to have been given by a Portuguese explorer, Rui de Sequeira when he visited the area in 1472. There are other affectionate names that Lagos is called though: Eko, Lasgidi, etc.

8. There Is Another Lagos In Portugal

Are you surprised? Yes there is another Lagos in Portugal only it’s not a state but a municipality. It’s a coastal town with a much smaller population compared to the Lagos in Nigeria.

SOURCE: http://thesummary.com.ng/index.php/news-categories/lifestyle/item/6484-8-amazing-yet-unbelievable-facts-about-lagos-state-most-people-don-t-know-no-7

Interesting.

Lagos city is indeed a force to reckon with.

but i believed them

Nice one OP

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Ladies and gentlemen we are on our way to FP pls buckle up, cis its gonna be a bumpy ride.

phunbyt:
Nice one OP

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Ladies and gentlemen we are on our way to FP pls buckle up, cis its gonna be a bumpy ride.

Make I buy land space here.

God bless Yorubaland.

Eko oni baje o!

Smallest but booming. What is the benefit of being big or large with nothing.

Lagos, a country within a country.

State with the highest touts

9. Lagos is also known as No Man's Land. Since it belongs to Ipod, Fulani and others. However some youruba settlers have been allowed to live there as well.

Front page material!!!!



Lalasticlala, where art thou?

BlackPeni5:
9. Lagos is also known as No Man's Land. Since it belongs to Ipod, Fulani and others. However some youruba settlers have been allowed to live there as well.

Eeyah, if wishes were horses, ipobians would ride all over the world proclaiming their ownership of Lagos. Unfortunately, the opposite is the case.

Good bless Lagos role in promoting Nigeria's unity, the day ipob stop claiming Lagos, then the end has come for the country. Post like the above shows we remain one Nigeria.

Hit The Like Button If You Are A #Lagosian

Thanks for unnecessary social studies

BlackPeni5:
9. Lagos is also known as No Man's Land. Since it belongs to Ipod, Fulani and others. However some youruba settlers have been allowed to live there as well.

In the voice of IPOB who never step to lag before, Lagos is no man's land. Igbos is accountable to the 45% of lagos population and economy. While the yorubas and d rest 249 tribes or there about shares the remaining percent...lol... I love Igbo people for their doggedness in claiming other people's territory through mouth action...

Lagos is a NO MANS LAND... Ok wait before una stone me.
Lagos is ALL MANS LAND.
*TAKES COVER, BEHIND EASTER CHICKEN*

Lagos is the economic capital of Nigeria and Lagosians are very smart. Whenever i go to other states in the country i can't help but wonder how the residents there can survive in Lagos coz they take things very slowly, no ginger at all.

What's unbelievable here?

BlackPeni5:
9. Lagos is also known as No Man's Land. Since it belongs to Ipod, Fulani and others. However some youruba settlers have been allowed to live there as well.

Guy wear your bashing helmet

tayooluwole:


In the voice of IPOB who never step to lag before, Lagos is no man's land. Igbos is accountable to the 45% of lagos population and economy. While the yorubas and d rest 249 tribes or there about shares the remaining percent...lol... I love Igbo people for their doggedness in claiming other people's territory through mouth action...

look at the trash you just spewed
.its obvious you were a Dumbo in school ... Lagos is a Yoruba state,its indigenes are known as "Awori" and "Egun" which are subsidiaries of the Yoruba tribe... and Yoruba account for 50% of Lagos' population ... the most widely spoken language in Lagos is Yoruba .. so WTF are you saying?
Note:I am not Yoruba ... but I stand for truth

CaptainECole:
look at the trash you just spewed
.its obvious you were a Dumbo in school ... Lagos is a Yoruba state,its indigenes are known as "Awori" and "Egun" which are subsidiaries of the Yoruba tribe... and Yoruba account for 50% of Lagos' population ... the most widely spoken language in Lagos is Yoruba .. so WTF are you saying?
Note:I am not Yoruba ... but I stand for truth

You don't seem to understand the message I am passing across and you rush to pass comment... Try to read again. The message is purely to laugh at igbos claiming lagos to be no man's land... Mind you, I am a typical yoruba and Lagos solely belongs to the yorubas...

I found no 2 quite amusing.. Is Lagos officially the most populated state in Nigeria?

Cool

Lagos, a mega city of slum famous for its squalid congestion and filth.

arewaboy:
I found no 2 quite amusing..
Is Lagos officially the most populated state in Nigeria?

. I know u are finding it funny cos of 2006 census reports, where Kano was placed ahead of Lagos interms of highest population ranking bros like seriously over-population dey worry Lasgidi or abi make we wait till next year(2017) for a new census report?

tayooluwole:


You don't seem to understand the message I am passing across and you rush to pass comment... Try to read again. The message is purely to laugh at igbos claiming lagos to be no man's land... Mind you, I am a typical yoruba and Lagos solely belongs to the yorubas...

ok.. am sorry..probably I misinterpreted you

10) Lagos stinks - be prepared if your flying in from a foreign country!

Its the first thing you'll notice - guaranteed!

I concur

BlackPeni5:
9. Lagos is also known as No Man's Land. Since it belongs to Ipod, Fulani and others. However some youruba settlers have been allowed to live there as well.

Lol.. And it has always been Governed by the Yoruba settlers..

Wake up man, it's dawn!