Ikeja, Capital city in Lagos, Nigeria.
Description
Ikeja is the capital of Lagos State in Nigeria, covering districts such as Anifowose, Oregun, and Ojodu. Industrial areas, commercial zones, and residential neighborhoods form a cityscape that shifts between densely built streets and open lots.
History
The city grew from an agricultural center into an industrial hub after the Lagos-Ibadan railway opened in 1901. Factories, warehouses, and trading firms followed the railway line, reshaping the economic life of the region.
Culture
The New Afrika Shrine hosts Afrobeat and highlife concerts that draw audiences from across the city. The nearby Kalakuta Museum displays photographs, instruments, and personal belongings from Nigerian music history.
Practical
Murtala Mohammed International Airport sits within this area and connects Lagos with destinations across Nigeria and abroad. Roads and main arteries are used by buses, minibuses, and motorcycle taxis throughout the day, especially during morning and evening rush periods.
Did you know?
Computer Village is a large market area where vendors sell laptops, mobile phones, printers, and accessories from around the world. Electronics parts and finished devices are shipped from here to other West African countries.
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Murtala Muhammed International Airport
3 km
Third Mainland Bridge
12.6 km
New Afrika Shrine
3.5 km
National Arts Theatre
13.7 km
Teslim Balogun Stadium
11 km
Rio de la plata
15.5 km
Eko Bridge
15.3 km
Carter Bridge
15.1 km
MKO Abiola Statue
4.8 km
Igando
11.6 km
Lagos State Governor's House
3 km
Agege Stadium
5.5 km
National Gallery of Modern Art
13.6 kmSheraton Lagos Hotel
2.6 kmLadipo Market
4.1 km
Jaekel House
12.6 km
Johnson Jakande Tinubu Park
3.3 kmNdubuisi Kanu Park
3.4 km
Gani Fawehinmi Park
4.5 km
University of Lagos Library
10.5 km
Kalakuta museum
1.2 km
Synagogue Church of All Nations
9.3 km
Garden Top Hotel, Festac, Nigeria
14.4 km
Lagos State Library Board
84 m
The Legacy Nigerian Railway Museum
12.6 km
Jhalobia Recreation Park and Gardens
4.9 km
Wesley cathedral ologbowo, Lagos Nigeria
16.1 km
John Momoh Building Broad Street Marina
16 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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