Nigeria presents an interesting tale of seeming opposites in the African growth agenda. While it took pole position as the largest economy on the continent in 2016, it’s also suffered its worst recession in 25 years. The last 24 months, … read more
Lagos State government has prohibited live band music at various bear parlours restaurants and food joints in the state in what appears like a renewed war against noise pollution in the state. The state government has also called on religious houses … read more
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 that you probably don’t know about Lagos State. Here below is a … read more
Diving in Lagos’ waters may have sounded like a fantasy a few years back, today Scubalagos has made this a reality. Scubalagos is the 1st Padi Dive Center in Nigeria. A dive in Lagos’ waters is an opportunity of a lifetime … read more
The Renaissance Lagos Ikeja Hotel is the first for the Marriott International brand in sub-Saharan Africa. A statement from Renaissance released on Monday said the hotel in Nigeria’s commercial centre “offers world-class amenities, modern aesthetic, sophisticated service and unique programming … read more
With frozen cranes, deserted construction sites and empty buildings, Lagos is suffering a hangover from a construction binge as Nigeria wrestles to overcome a damaging recession. Look no further than Eko Atlantic, billed as the largest real estate project in … read more
I’m spending six days as a tourist in Lagos, Nigeria. A lot of people seem to think that’s pretty strange. The place is not renowned for its food (one of my main interests), nor was there a special event or … read more
The incredible population figure that Nigeria’s colonial masters fed the world with more than five decades ago came into sharp focus again recently when the Director-General of the National Population Commission (NPC), Ghali Bello, announced that Nigeria’s population now is … read more
Uber is an app-based transportation company where passengers book rides and prices are determined by distance (per time or kilometre). Uber, which is fast becoming a world order, to a large extent, defines the stage of globalisation the world is … read more
Street foods has become an important part of our lives in Lagos. They are readily available when the hunger pangs starts biting and you probably don’t want to go a restaurant. There are countless street foods you can find around. … read more