Friday, 05 June 2026

Lagos State

Capital: Ikeja

14.0M
Population
3,577 km²
Land Area
Ikeja
Capital
Commerce, Finance
Major Sector

About Lagos State

Lagos is one of the 36 states in Nigeria, known for commerce, finance. With a population of approximately 14.0M, the state plays a significant role in Nigeria's commerce, finance sector and continues to witness rapid development in infrastructure and education.

Latest News from Lagos

Odumodublvck Alleges Plot by Chocolate City to Disrupt Europe Tour

The Nigerian rapper claims label executives are attempting to orchestrate his arrest ahead of a scheduled Germany tour, escalating...

05 Jun 2026

Victony’s ‘FRE$H’ Debuts at No. 10 on Spotify Nigeria Chart

Lagos-based singer Victony sees strong opening week for new single ‘FRE$H’, debuting at No. 10 on Spotify Nigeria’s Daily To...

04 Jun 2026

Wizkid Surpasses 14 Million Album Units, Becomes First African Artist to Hit Milestone

Chart data from Chartmasters.org places Wizkid ahead of Burna Boy, as global streams and hits like “Essence” with Tems power r...

04 Jun 2026

Tiwa Savage’s ‘Energy’ Gains Traction as Fans Drive Repeat Streams

Afrobeats stars Tiwa Savage and Wande Coal team up with rising act MAVO on a Krisbeatz-produced track that is quickly becoming a s...

04 Jun 2026

Supreme Court Lifts Asset Freezes on Nestoil and Neconde in $1.1bn Debt Dispute

Nigeria’s apex court overturns Court of Appeal orders against oil firms Supreme Court of Nigeria decision affects Nestoil and Ne...

03 Jun 2026

Protests Spread Across Nigeria After Abduction of Oyo Schoolchildren Sparks Nationwide Outcry

Seven teachers and about 25 students abducted in Oriire, Oyo State attack; teachers go on strike as protests erupt in Lagos, Ogun,...

03 Jun 2026

Phyna’s Birthday Livestream Turns Chaotic as Carter Efe Sparks Viral Kiss Challenge

BBNaija winner Phyna sees subscriber milestone stream spiral into viral moment after Carter Efe joins with pranks, dances, and a b...

03 Jun 2026

Nigerians Debate Unequal Scrutiny of Pastors and Imams Amid Rising Hardship and Inflation Concerns

Social media users, activists, and religious voices in Nigeria question why Christian pastors appear to face stronger public criti...

02 Jun 2026

Nigerians Protest Rising School Abductions in Oyo and Borno as Security Concerns Mount

Protests erupt across Ibadan, Lagos, Abeokuta, and Ogbomoso after mass kidnappings of pupils and teachers in Oyo State and Borno S...

02 Jun 2026

VeryDarkMan Urges Nigerian Youths to Register for PVCs, Vote Out President Tinubu in 2027

Activist Martins Vincent Otse calls for mass voter participation ahead of 2027 elections as debate grows over leadership change, e...

02 Jun 2026