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Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. Ikeja is the state capital and the site of Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The city spreads across Lagos Island, Victoria Island, Ikoyi and Lekki, and across the mainland. 1
Population
Wikipedia, as of November 2025, puts the city between 17 and 21 million. The 2006 census counted about 8 million in the metropolitan area, a figure Lagos State disputes. 1
Internet Speed
Ookla median for Lagos in September 2026 was 34.59 Mbps fixed download (17.35 Mbps upload, 25 ms) and 76.44 Mbps mobile download (12.32 Mbps upload, 20 ms). Spectranet doMORE is 100 GB for 20,000 NGN over 30 days; Numbeo puts unlimited broadband at 60 Mbps or more at 43,882 NGN a month. 2 9 11
Currency & Banking
Nigerian naira (NGN). This run uses 1 USD = 1,333.31 NGN on 19 October 2026. The Worlddata page, opened 22 October 2026, showed 1 USD = 1,331.19 NGN with status 21 October 2026. English is an official language. 3
Tap Water
Treat tap water as unsafe to drink. CDC tells travellers in Nigeria to avoid contaminated food and water and not to swim in untreated freshwater. Numbeo on 20 October 2026 puts a large bottle of water at about 503 NGN. 4 9
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, plug types D and G. Grid cuts are common enough that The Work Haven advertises uninterrupted backup power at both Lagos desks. 5 8
SIM Card
Register an MTN prepaid SIM at an MTN store with a VNIN or NIN slip. MTN Plaza is at 1 Awolowo Road, Falomo, Ikoyi. A 30-day 20 GB plan is 7,500 NGN (text 116 to 312). A 24-hour 110 MB plan is 100 NGN. 6 7
Banking for Expats
No separate tourist bank-account product was on the pages opened. Lagos State takes Land Use Charge by internet banking, bank branch, USSD and POS, and Jumia Nigeria advertises flexible online payment. Carry naira for markets. 32 42
Accommodation
Numbeo on 20 October 2026: a one-bedroom in the city centre averages 952,446 NGN a month (about 400,000 to 2,000,000 NGN) and outside the centre 558,174 NGN (about 266,000 to 800,000 NGN). Victoria Island, Ikoyi and Lekki are the usual furnished areas; Yaba is the cheaper tech side. 1 9
Cashless Friendly
Partly. Cowry transit, Chowdeck and Jumia take in-app or card payment, and Lagos State takes internet banking, USSD and POS for Land Use Charge. Markets and many informal trips still need cash. 1 30 32 42
Short Term Rentals
A furnished monthly flat is the practical short stay. Numbeo city-centre one-bedrooms average 952,446 NGN a month and outside-centre one-bedrooms 558,174 NGN (20 October 2026). Look in Victoria Island, Ikoyi and Lekki Phase 1. 9
Budget Accommodation
Numbeo outside-centre one-bedrooms start around 266,348 NGN a month, with a median of 558,174 NGN (20 October 2026). A named hostel nightly rate was not on a page opened for this pass. 9
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Victoria Island for Terra Kulture and Reddington Hospital, Onikan for MUSON and Freedom Park, and Ikate-Lekki for Nike Art Gallery, Landmark Beach and Lekki Conservation Centre. 10 19 21 22 26
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Lekki Phase 1 and Ikate: Cafe One at 21 Admiralty Way and The Work Haven at 42 Kusenla Street (hot desk 68,500 NGN a month). Yaba if you want CcHUB at 294 Herbert Macaulay Way and lower Numbeo rents outside the island centre. 8 9 17 18

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
The Work Haven: hot desk 3,500 NGN a day, 18,900 NGN a week, or 68,500 NGN a month, VAT included, with internet and backup power. Lekki desk at 42 Kusenla Street, off Chisco bus stop, Ikate; mainland desk at G303, Ogba Multi-Purpose Shopping Mall. Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00, Saturday 10:00 to 17:00. 8
Best Cafe for Work
Cafe One Lekki, 21 Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, is a coffee-and-cowork hub. The hub page does not publish a day rate; The Work Haven day desk nearby in Ikate is 3,500 NGN. 8 18
Networking Events
CcHUB, 6th floor, 294 Herbert Macaulay Way, Sabo, Yaba ([email protected], +234 903 278 6349). The Work Haven also sells itself as a member community at the Ikate and Ogba desks. 8 17
Social Events for Expats
Terra Kulture (Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island) runs theatre, exhibitions and a restaurant. Goethe-Institut Nigeria, 7 Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island, publishes a public events list and reopened its building for a cultural programme. 19 23

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Bolt. Lagos support is at 11 Providence Street, Lekki ([email protected]), and the app covers rides from Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Uber stopped operating in Nigeria on 2 September 2026. 27 28
Bike/Scooter Rental
Rentam rents kick and electric scooters across Nigeria, including Lagos, at 1,000 to 2,500 NGN a day beyond one week and 1,500 to 3,000 NGN a day for a week or less. Bring a passport or other photo ID. No docked public bike share was confirmed. 29
Best Beach Nearby
Landmark Beach, on the British Airways Lagos page, and Elegushi Beach, which Bolt lists as a common trip from the mainland. Both sit on the Lekki-Epe side of the city. 26 27
Top Regional Airline
Air Peace, based at Murtala Muhammed. The Lagos board includes Abuja, Port Harcourt, Benin, Enugu, Calabar, Uyo, Accra and Dakar. Phone 0700 FLY AIRPEACE. 24 25
Top International Airline
British Airways flies to Murtala Muhammed International Airport; London to Lagos is about 6 hours 35 minutes. Air Peace also flies Lagos to London Gatwick. 24 26
Highway Access
The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway leaves the city toward Ibadan. The Third Mainland Bridge links the mainland and the islands. The Lekki-Epe Expressway runs east past Lekki Conservation Centre at kilometre 19, and the Badagry Expressway is the coastal road west. 1 22 53
Main Train/Transit Hub
LAMATA Blue Line runs Marina to Mile 2 and the Red Line runs Agbado to Oyingbo. Both use the Cowry card, as do BRT buses. A Blue Line train is about every 10 minutes. Red Line end-to-end was cut from 1,500 NGN to 1,000 NGN, and Blue Line off-peak trips (10:00 to 16:00) are 25 percent off. 1 14 15 16
Public Transport Passes
No unlimited monthly rail pass was on the LAMATA pages opened. Pay per ride with a Cowry card on BRT, city buses and both rail lines. Numbeo puts a regular monthly public-transport pass at 26,000 NGN (range 15,000 to 40,000) on 20 October 2026. 1 9 14
Regional Travel
Air Peace flies Lagos to Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Calabar, Uyo, Benin and to Accra and Dakar. Wikipedia records a Nigerian Railway Corporation Lagos-Ibadan timetable; the current fare was not on a page opened here. 1 25

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Reddington Hospital, 12 Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, is open 24 hours and also has Lekki and Ikeja branches (emergency 01-2715345). For major public care, Lagos University Teaching Hospital is on Lawani Street, Idi Oro, Mushin. Dial 112; there is no national ambulance service. 10 13 51
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Numbeo on 20 October 2026 puts a monthly fitness-club membership at 37,575 NGN (range 22,000 to 46,611 NGN). A named club contract was not on an operator page opened for this pass. 9

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Chowdeck, which lists Lagos and delivers restaurant meals, groceries, pharmacy items and market produce in one app. 30
Best Local Dish to Try
Jollof rice, and amala with ewedu. Suya, spicy roasted beef, is the street plate Wikipedia names. Terra Kulture restaurant, Plot 1376 Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, serves Nigerian food and is open until 22:00. 1 19
Affordable Shopping Spots
Balogun Market on Lagos Island for fabric, and Ikeja City Mall at 174/194 Ikeja for chain retail. Jumia Nigeria delivers household goods to a home address. 26 32 52
E-commerce/Online Store
Jumia Nigeria (jumia.com.ng), which describes itself as a nationwide online store for electronics, fashion and groceries, with a Lagos address at 9 Canal View Layout, Ajao Estate. 32
Grocery Delivery
Chowdeck delivers groceries and local-market produce in Lagos, in the same app as restaurant meals. Numbeo on 20 October 2026 puts a litre of milk at about 4,173 NGN and a large bottle of water at about 503 NGN. 9 30
Bar/Nightlife Area
Victoria Island, Ikate and Lekki Phase 1 are the main nightlife strip. The mainland scene is around Ikeja, including the New Afrika Shrine on Hakeem Balogun Street, Agidingbi. 1 45
Local Brewery
Nigerian Breweries Plc, which calls itself the largest brewer in the country and has sold Star Lager since 1949, with more than 21 brands. The homepage does not list a public taproom tour or a Lagos pint price. Numbeo puts a domestic draft at about 1,332 NGN. 9 33
Street Food Stalls
Suya stands: Wikipedia describes spicy roasted beef eaten in local clubs and bars with a cold beer. Jollof rice is the party plate. A single named stall with a current price was not opened. 1
Popular International Cuisine
Wikipedia notes European, Middle Eastern and Asian restaurants alongside local food. Terra Kulture, Plot 1376 Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, serves Nigerian and continental dishes. 1 19

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Nike Art Gallery, Nike Art Gallery Road, Ikate, Lekki. Lekki Conservation Centre, kilometre 19, Lekki-Epe Expressway, run by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, with a canopy walk. Freedom Park on Lagos Island, and Terra Kulture on Victoria Island. 20 22 26 44 46
Museums & Art Venues
Nike Art Gallery in Ikate, Terra Kulture gallery and 400-seat arena at Plot 1376 Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, and the British Airways page also points visitors to the Kalakuta Republic Museum, Fela Kuti former home. 20 26 44
Historical Sites
Freedom Park on Lagos Island, Tafawa Balewa Square in Onikan, and the Cathedral Church of Christ at 29 Old Marina Street, Lagos Island. 46 47 50
Religious Sites
Cathedral Church of Christ, 29 Old Marina Street, Lagos Island. A current mosque visiting page was not opened. 47
Cultural Districts
Onikan for MUSON and Freedom Park, Yaba for CcHUB on Herbert Macaulay Way, Victoria Island for Terra Kulture, and Ikate-Lekki for Nike Art Gallery. 17 19 21 44 46
Theater Venues
MUSON Centre, 8/9 Marina Road, Onikan (box office 09:00 to 17:00). Terra Kulture Arena, Plot 1376 Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, a 400-seat hall. 20 21
Local Markets
Balogun Market on Lagos Island for fabric, and Computer Village in Ikeja GRA for phones and repairs. Ikeja City Mall is the chain-retail contrast. 26 48 52
Music Scene
New Afrika Shrine, Hakeem Balogun Street, Agidingbi, Ikeja, the Afrobeat venue mapped as a nightclub and named by British Airways. MUSON on Marina programmes classical and contemporary concerts. 21 26 45
Street Art
Wikipedia illustrates a mural by Dennis Osadebe on the wall of the Japanese embassy. A mapped street-art walk with several named walls was not opened. 1
Art Galleries
Nike Art Gallery, Nike Art Gallery Road, Ikate, Lekki Phase 1. Terra Kulture keeps a gallery beside the arena at Plot 1376 Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island. 19 20 44
Historic Buildings
Cathedral Church of Christ, 29 Old Marina Street, and Tafawa Balewa Square in Onikan. Freedom Park occupies a former colonial prison site on Lagos Island. 1 46 47 50
Local Heritage
Lagos is Eko in Yoruba, and Yoruba is widely spoken. Terra Kulture, founded in 2003, runs Nigerian language classes, exhibitions and theatre from Victoria Island. The city motto on Wikipedia is Eko o ni baje. 1 20

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Lekki Conservation Centre, kilometre 19 Lekki-Epe Expressway, headquarters of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation. Book on [email protected] or 0906 546 0479. The canopy walk is the short nature trip inside the city. 22 26
National Parks Nearby
No national park inside Lagos. The Nigeria National Park Service describes Okomu National Park in Edo State, 202 square kilometres, reached from Lagos via Okada Junction to Udo, and 38 km from Benin City. More than 200 bird species are recorded there. 43
Cycling/Walking Paths
Wikipedia describes bicycle lanes on wide avenues in Ikoyi. The signed walking route that was confirmed is the canopy walk at Lekki Conservation Centre. No docked public bike system was found. 1 22
Scenic Viewpoints
The canopy walk at Lekki Conservation Centre, which British Airways describes as views across the mangroves. The centre is at kilometre 19 on the Lekki-Epe Expressway. 22 26
Birdwatching Locations
Lekki Conservation Centre for a walk inside the city. For a longer list, Okomu National Park has recorded more than 200 bird species; the park service routes it from Lagos via Okada Junction to Udo. 22 43

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
GIG Logistics, Alaga Gateway, 36 Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Charity bus stop, Oshodi, with GoFaster interstate delivery quoted at 24 to 48 hours and counters across Lagos. Chowdeck also offers package delivery inside the city. 30 31
Tech Repair Services
Computer Village, Ikeja GRA, the electronics market mapped as a retail district. Jumia Nigeria sells phones and accessories for delivery if you would rather not go to the market. 32 48
Language Classes
Goethe-Institut Nigeria, 7 Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island, for German courses and exams, Monday to Friday. Terra Kulture on Tiamiyu Savage also runs Nigerian language classes. The library at Goethe is free for reference use, Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:00. 20 23
Libraries & Study Spots
Goethe-Institut library, 7 Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island: reference use is free, borrowing needs a library card, Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:00. Cafe One Lekki at 21 Admiralty Way is the nearby laptop room. 18 23
Community Centers
Terra Kulture, Plot 1376 Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, and CcHUB, 294 Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba. Goethe-Institut Nigeria on Anifowoshe Street hosts public cultural events. 17 19 23
Casino & Gaming Halls
OpenStreetMap names Federal Palace and Casino at 6-8 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island. The hotel website was not opened, so the gaming floor itself was not confirmed on an operator page. 49

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Numbeo on 20 October 2026 lists 398,558 NGN per square foot to buy in the city centre, about 4.29 million NGN per square metre (a 40 square metre studio about 172 million NGN). The page does not split purchase prices by number of bedrooms. 9
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Numbeo on 20 October 2026 lists 200,429 NGN per square foot to buy outside the centre, about 2.16 million NGN per square metre (a 40 square metre studio about 86 million NGN). 9
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Numbeo city-centre rate of 20 October 2026, about 4.29 million NGN per square metre. A 60 square metre one-bedroom is about 257 million NGN. Numbeo does not publish a separate one-bedroom purchase price. 9
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Numbeo outside-centre rate of 20 October 2026, about 2.16 million NGN per square metre. A 60 square metre one-bedroom is about 129 million NGN. 9
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Numbeo city-centre rate of 20 October 2026, about 4.29 million NGN per square metre. An 80 square metre two-bedroom is about 343 million NGN. 9
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Numbeo outside-centre rate of 20 October 2026, about 2.16 million NGN per square metre. An 80 square metre two-bedroom is about 173 million NGN. 9
Corporate Tax
30 percent for a large company (gross turnover above 100 million NGN, or fixed assets above 250 million NGN). 0 percent when turnover is 100 million NGN or less and fixed assets are 250 million NGN or less. A 4 percent development levy applies to the assessable profits of most companies other than small companies and non-residents. 36
Dividend Withholding Tax
10 percent on dividends, for resident and non-resident companies and for individuals. Some treaties cut the rate to 7.5 percent, including China, Singapore, South Africa, Spain and Sweden. 37
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Residence is domicile, a permanent home, a habitual abode, 183 days in any 12 months, substantial economic or immediate family ties, or service as a Nigerian diplomat. Non-residents are taxed on Nigerian-source income, and every non-resident test must be met together. 34 35
Highest Income Tax Bracket
25 percent on annual income above 50 million NGN. The first 800,000 NGN is taxed at 0 percent. PwC last reviewed the bands on 29 May 2026. 34
VAT
7.5 percent standard VAT. Basic food items on the official list, medical supplies, books and exported services are zero-rated. 38
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. PwC says the tax authority can treat part of the undistributed profit of a foreign subsidiary of a Nigerian parent as a dividend and tax that parent at up to 34 percent. 39
Property Tax
Lagos charges an annual Land Use Charge that combines land rates, neighbourhood improvement charges and tenement rates (Land Use Charge Law No. 11 of 2001). Pay at luc.lagosstate.gov.ng. 2026 bills were released with a 15 percent early-payment discount. Owner-occupiers aged 60 or over can be exempt if the home is not let and they have no income except a pension. 41 42
Property Transaction Tax
A deed of assignment or a conveyance on sale of property is stamped at 1.5 percent. PwC says the buyer pays stamp duty, and that a state consent fee and a registration fee also apply, without one national percentage for the Lagos consent. 38 40
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
No. There is no digital-nomad tax regime. A resident is taxed on worldwide income and the top personal rate is 25 percent. Visitors need a visa before travel; visa on arrival has ended, and a yellow fever certificate is required. 12 34 35

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Wikipedia LagosSecondary
  2. Ookla Speedtest Lagos September 2026Index
  3. Worlddata NigeriaSecondary
  4. CDC Nigeria travel healthOfficial
  5. Nigeria plugs 230 V types D and GSecondary
  6. MTN Nigeria data plansOfficial
  7. MTN SIM registrationOfficial
  8. The Work Haven LagosOfficial
  9. Numbeo Lagos 20 October 2026Index
  10. Reddington Hospital Victoria IslandOfficial
  11. Spectranet doMORE 100GBOfficial
  12. UK FCDO Nigeria entryOfficial
  13. UK FCDO Nigeria emergency 112Official
  14. LAMATAOfficial
  15. Blue Line off-peak discountOfficial
  16. Red Line fare cut to 1000 NGNOfficial
  17. CcHUB Yaba addressOfficial
  18. Cafe One LekkiOfficial
  19. Terra Kulture contactOfficial
  20. Terra Kulture aboutOfficial
  21. MUSON Centre OnikanOfficial
  22. NCF Lekki Conservation CentreOfficial
  23. Goethe-Institut NigeriaOfficial
  24. Air PeaceOfficial
  25. Air Peace Lagos departuresOfficial
  26. British Airways LagosOfficial
  27. Bolt LagosOfficial
  28. Reuters via CNBC Africa: Uber exit 2 September 2026News
  29. Rentam scooter ratesListings
  30. Chowdeck cities including LagosOfficial
  31. GIG LogisticsOfficial
  32. Jumia NigeriaOfficial
  33. Nigerian BreweriesOfficial
  34. PwC Nigeria PITSecondary
  35. PwC Nigeria residenceSecondary
  36. PwC Nigeria CITSecondary
  37. PwC Nigeria withholding taxSecondary
  38. PwC Nigeria VAT and stamp dutySecondary
  39. PwC Nigeria CFC rulesSecondary
  40. Stamp duty chargesOfficial
  41. Lagos Land Use ChargeOfficial
  42. 2026 Land Use Charge billsNews
  43. Nigeria National Park Service OkomuOfficial
  44. OSM Nike Art GalleryOsm
  45. OSM New Afrika ShrineOsm
  46. OSM Freedom ParkOsm
  47. OSM Cathedral Church of ChristOsm
  48. OSM Computer Village IkejaOsm
  49. OSM Federal Palace and CasinoOsm
  50. OSM Tafawa Balewa SquareOsm
  51. OSM Lagos University Teaching HospitalOsm
  52. OSM Ikeja City MallOsm
  53. OSM Third Mainland BridgeOsm

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Supermart.ng, Jiji local vendors with delivery, and organic/home delivery services in… Chowdeck delivers groceries and local-market produce in Lagos, in the same app as…
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Bodyline Fitness Club, 2 Saka Tinubu St, Victoria Island; iFitness, multiple branches… Numbeo on 20 October 2026 puts a monthly fitness-club membership at 37,575 NGN (range…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 24% top marginal personal income tax rate under Nigeria’s graduated system, plus local… 25 percent on annual income above 50 million NGN. The first 800,000 NGN is taxed at 0…
    • Highway Access Good access to the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Third Mainland Bridge, Lekki-Epe Expressway… The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway leaves the city toward Ibadan. The Third Mainland Bridge links…
    • Historic Buildings Iga Idunganran Palace, Catholic Mission Street, Lagos Island; Freedom Park (former… Cathedral Church of Christ, 29 Old Marina Street, and Tafawa Balewa Square in Onikan…
    • Historical Sites Freedom Park, Brazilian Quarter/Marina heritage areas, and Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan. Freedom Park on Lagos Island, Tafawa Balewa Square in Onikan, and the Cathedral Church of…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Fiber and 4G/5G are available in business districts; realistic coworking speeds are often… Ookla median for Lagos in September 2026 was 34.59 Mbps fixed download (17.35 Mbps upload…
    • Language Classes Alli Language School and private French/Yoruba tutors in Victoria Island and Yaba… Goethe-Institut Nigeria, 7 Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island, for German courses and…
    • Laundry Services Wash Dry Clean, Lekki Phase 1; Laundry Shop Nigeria, Victoria Island; and neighborhood… not set
    • Libraries & Study Spots Nigerian Institute of International Affairs Library, Victoria Island; Lagos State Library… Goethe-Institut library, 7 Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island: reference use is free…
    • Local Brewery Legend Extra Stout and Hero Lager are the major Nigerian beer brands; for brewery-style… Nigerian Breweries Plc, which calls itself the largest brewer in the country and has sold…
    • Local Heritage Yoruba heritage is central in Lagos, with traditions seen in food, music, dress… Lagos is Eko in Yoruba, and Yoruba is widely spoken. Terra Kulture, founded in 2003, runs…
    • Local Markets Lekki Arts and Crafts Market, opposite Lekki Conservation Centre; Balogun Market, Lagos… Balogun Market on Lagos Island for fabric, and Computer Village in Ikeja GRA for phones…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Murtala Muhammed International Airport rail links are limited; the practical transit hubs… LAMATA Blue Line runs Marina to Mile 2 and the Red Line runs Agbado to Oyingbo. Both use…
    • Museums & Art Venues Nike Art Gallery, National Museum Lagos, Terra Kulture, 1376 Tiamiyu Savage St, Victoria… Nike Art Gallery in Ikate, Terra Kulture gallery and 400-seat arena at Plot 1376 Tiamiyu…
    • Music Scene New Afrika Shrine, 9 Segun Awe St, Ikeja; Hard Rock Cafe Lagos, Landmark Beach area; and… New Afrika Shrine, Hakeem Balogun Street, Agidingbi, Ikeja, the Afrobeat venue mapped as a…
    • Must-See Landmarks Nike Art Gallery, 2 Elegushi Rd, Lekki; Lekki Conservation Centre, KM 19 Lekki-Epe… Nike Art Gallery, Nike Art Gallery Road, Ikate, Lekki. Lekki Conservation Centre…
    • National Parks Nearby No major national park inside Lagos; the nearest practical nature trips are Olumos… No national park inside Lagos. The Nigeria National Park Service describes Okomu National…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Lekki Conservation Centre, KM 19 Lekki-Epe Expressway; Lagos Lagoon boat rides; and Lagos… Lekki Conservation Centre, kilometre 19 Lekki-Epe Expressway, headquarters of the Nigerian…
    • Networking Events Tech events at CcHub, Yaba; startup meetups at Workstation Lagos, Sabo; and events at The… CcHUB, 6th floor, 294 Herbert Macaulay Way, Sabo, Yaba ([email protected], +234 903 278…
    • Parcel Delivery Service GIG Logistics, DHL ServicePoint branches, Red Star Express, and Nigerian Postal Service… GIG Logistics, Alaga Gateway, 36 Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Charity bus stop, Oshodi, with…
    • Popular International Cuisine Turkish, Lebanese, Indian, Chinese, and Italian are widely available in Victoria Island… Wikipedia notes European, Middle Eastern and Asian restaurants alongside local food. Terra…
    • Population Approx. 17,000,000 in the metropolitan area (2026 estimate). Wikipedia, as of November 2025, puts the city between 17 and 21 million. The 2006 census…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, mostly Type D and Type G plugs; power outages and generator/inverter backup… 230 V, 50 Hz, plug types D and G. Grid cuts are common enough that The Work Haven…
    • Property Tax Yes, property-related charges exist in Lagos, including land use charge and local fees… Lagos charges an annual Land Use Charge that combines land rates, neighbourhood…
    • Property Transaction Tax Transfer costs typically include stamp duties, legal fees, registration, and potential… A deed of assignment or a conveyance on sale of property is stamped at 1.5 percent. PwC…
    • Public Transport Passes Lagos BRT and Lagos Rail Mass Transit fares are pay-as-you-go; contactless/card-based… No unlimited monthly rail pass was on the LAMATA pages opened. Pay per ride with a Cowry…
    • Regional Travel Use domestic flights from Lagos to Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Calabar, and Asaba; buses… Air Peace flies Lagos to Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Calabar, Uyo, Benin and to Accra and…
    • Religious Sites Cathedral Church of Christ, 29 Marina, Lagos Island; National Mosque, Central Business… Cathedral Church of Christ, 29 Old Marina Street, Lagos Island. A current mosque visiting…
    • SIM Card MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile. MTN and Airtel usually have the best urban coverage in… Register an MTN prepaid SIM at an MTN store with a VNIN or NIN slip. MTN Plaza is at 1…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge at dusk, Tarkwa Bay waterfront, and the canopy walkway at Lekki… The canopy walk at Lekki Conservation Centre, which British Airways describes as views…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb in Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki Phase 1, and Oniru; serviced apartments by Amber… A furnished monthly flat is the practical short stay. Numbeo city-centre one-bedrooms…
    • Social Events for Expats InterNations Lagos, Lagos Expats Facebook groups, and community mixers at Escape Lagos… Terra Kulture (Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island) runs theatre, exhibitions and a…
    • Street Art New culture walls around Yaba and Sabo, murals near Nike Art Gallery in Lekki, and art… Wikipedia illustrates a mural by Dennis Osadebe on the wall of the Japanese embassy. A…
    • Street Food Stalls Suya spots along Allen Avenue, Ikeja; grills around Lekki Phase 1 Admiralty Way; and… Suya stands: Wikipedia describes spicy roasted beef eaten in local clubs and bars with a…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. ₦1,200,000–₦2,500,000 per m² in prime areas like Victoria Island and Ikoyi (e.g… Numbeo on 20 October 2026 lists 398,558 NGN per square foot to buy in the city centre…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. ₦500,000–₦1,000,000 per m² in outer Lagos areas like Ikeja, Yaba, and Surulere… Numbeo on 20 October 2026 lists 200,429 NGN per square foot to buy outside the centre…
    • Table Tennis Spots Teslim Balogun Stadium sports areas, Surulere clubs, and recreation centers in Victoria… not set
    • Tap Water Not drinkable from the tap; use sealed bottled water or filtered water from reliable… Treat tap water as unsafe to drink. CDC tells travellers in Nigeria to avoid contaminated…
    • Tax System Resident taxation is generally based on worldwide income for tax residents, with… Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Residence is domicile, a permanent home, a…
    • Tech Repair Services Computer Village, Ikeja, is Lagos’s main electronics repair and accessory market; also… Computer Village, Ikeja GRA, the electronics market mapped as a retail district. Jumia…
    • Theater Venues Terra Kulture Arena, 1376 Tiamiyu Savage St, Victoria Island; Muson Centre, Onikan; and… MUSON Centre, 8/9 Marina Road, Onikan (box office 09:00 to 17:00). Terra Kulture Arena…
    • Top International Airline British Airways and Emirates are the most commonly used premium international options from… British Airways flies to Murtala Muhammed International Airport; London to Lagos is about…
    • Top Regional Airline Air Peace, the largest local carrier with strong domestic and West African routes; also… Air Peace, based at Murtala Muhammed. The Lagos board includes Abuja, Port Harcourt…
    • VAT 7.5% standard VAT. 7.5 percent standard VAT. Basic food items on the official list, medical supplies, books…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options VeggieVictory, 15 Ologun Agbaje St, Victoria Island; The Plant-Based Kitchen in Lekki; and… not set
    • Wine Bars The Wine Bar Lagos, Victoria Island; The Cellar at Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, 1a Ozumba… not set
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Sundays at Ikoyi Club 1938, Ikoyi; The Yoga Studio Lagos in Victoria Island; and wellness… not set

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