Nigeria News » Lagos News Nigeria » Lagos » History: Nigeria 2023: In Lagos, history of voter intimidation, harassment worry opposition parties
“They were not even bothered whether policemen were there or not,” says Dafe Okpalefe, the Labour Party chairman in Eti Osa local government in the state. “At [one] point, the doctors were saying ‘we ...
News Nigeria » Lagos » History: Lagos’s chequered history: how it came to be the megacity it is today
Lagos was an orderly urban environment 70 years ago. This was the case from the 1950s, when the city was a federal territory through to the 1960s when it became federal capital – a status it held ...
News Nigeria » Lagos » History: Nigeria: Lagos - A City Losing Its History
There is a dangerous trend quietly unfolding across Lagos - the gradual disappearance of its memory. Cities, like people, derive identity from history. Streets, bridges, public buildings, monuments, ...
News Nigeria » Lagos » History: This Black History Month, Dive into Lagos’ Past with An Iconic Exhibition
Photographs from the African continent showcase diverse works, providing a better glimpse into the region’s rich and complex heritage. Photographers such as Seydou Keita and Malick Sidibé are among ...
News Nigeria » Lagos » History: Lagos, Nigeria, how one megacity is betting on infrastructure, reform, and reclaimed land to secure its future
Lagos faces a daunting mix of overcrowding, crumbling roads, blackouts, and rising seas, but a reform-minded governor and a set of ambitious megaprojects are pushing Africa's largest city toward a ...
News Nigeria » Lagos » History: Nigeria: 'We want to tell Lagos story with Freedom Park'
Theo Lawson, the man behind the transformation of the old prison on broad street into a relaxation and historical centre recently opened up to deputy editor, Charles Okogene, on why he embarked on the ...
News Nigeria » Lagos » History: Lagos city planning has a history of excluding residents: it’s happening again
In Lagos, a megacity with a population estimated at 21 million, the state government has been building a satellite city, known as Eko Atlantic. At the same time is has been destroying informal ...
News Nigeria » Lagos » History: Lagos Anglican diocese marks 20 years, unveils history book
The Diocese of Lagos Mainland, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, on Friday celebrated its 20th anniversary with the public presentation of a new book, The Church Is Marching On. The anniversary ...
News Nigeria » Lagos » History: CityLab Daily: The History and Design of Lagos Face-Me-I-Face-You Homes
To understand how Nigeria’s most populous city came to be, take a look at the beginnings of a common home style in Lagos in the latest offering from our iconic home design series. The ...