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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Lagos State, Nigeria
Lagos, sometimes referred to as Lagos State to distinguish it from Lagos Metropolitan Area, is a state located in the southwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The smallest in area of Nigeria's 36 states, Lagos State is arguably the most economically important state of the country, containing Lagos, the nation's largest urban area. It is a major financial centre and would be the fifth largest economy in Africa, if it were a country.
Restaurants in Lagos State
1. Leisure Sports Paintball
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
No.1 Paintball Arena in Nigeria. OPEN Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays:12pm to 6pm Public Holidays:12pm to 6pm For Private Bookings send us an email.
Reviewed By daramolaa115
It was an amazing experience, so fun filled and memorable, the customer service was amazing too, the food spots there are amazing!!!, I most definitely would come back here, overall great experience. Go LSP
2. Nike Centre For Art And Culture
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4.5 based on 559 reviews
Nike Art Centre, Lagos, is one of Nigeria's hidden treasures. Located in Lekki, Lagos, the four-story building compromises of an art gallery and textile museum featuring over 7,000 pieces and soon to have Coffee shop. The Centre has a diverse collection of art by a multitude of artists, celebrating Nigeria's talent, offering visitors an insight into all cultures of Nigeria through the medium of art. It can take up to a full day to discover all the Nike Art Centre has to offer. Fortunately, the gallery is open 7 days a week often holding art exhibitions, workshops and cultural days. If you're feeling creative you can take an art course with Nike or go on one of her week-long retreats outside of Lagos in Osun state (Osogbo), Kogi state (Ogidi) and Abuja, all of which you can visit with 'Nike Tours'. The tours offer overnight accommodation at her guesthouses, and partake in creating traditional African crafts such as adire, batik, indigo, beadwork, painting, or carving. Nike Art Centre is an impressive gallery and a must for art lovers.
Reviewed By boluwatifemaryams
I really loved her place, we were given a warm reception by the owner, she was so nice,and the arts are all wonderful and lovely
3. Badagry Slave Museum and Black History Museum
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
BRIEF HISTORY OF BADAGRY Badagry was founded around 1425 A.D. before its existence, people have been living along the Coast of Gberefu, which later gave birth to Badagry. Fishing, Farming, salt making from ocean water were the main occupation of the people. The natives believe that Badagry was founded by a famous farmer called ‘Agbedeh’ who lived at Gberefu Sea Beach and maintained a farm land across the lagoon in the present Badagry. ‘Greme’ means farm in Ogu language and the people who visited Agbede’s farm, when asked, would say they went to ‘Agbedegreme’ meaning agbede’s farm. The word was later coined to Agbadarigi by the Yoruba settlers and was later corrupted to Badagry by the European slave merchants before the end of the senteenth century. The people of Badagry are heterogenous. They are mainly Ogu of Whydah, Whra, Wheme and Ga/Ewe clans who migrated from the former Dahomey and Awori-Yoruba who are descendants of Oduduwa of Western Nigeria. The traditions of
Reviewed By Gilovsky - Lagos, Nigeria
The visit to the museum is definiteley worth the day trip to Badagry from Lagos. It bring us back to the past and show how terrible was the condition of the slaves.
4. The Cathedral Church of Christ
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Liesel81 - Kigali Province, Rwanda
I first noticed this building when I came back for easter it was at night as I got of at the cms busstop I was so impressed by the sight of the building that I wanted to go back and have a look. I visited on a public holiday before the evening markets started so the junction was busy but not yet crazy. We didnt pay any entrance fee. The secruity guys let us in and we took a look at the cathedral and made some pictures. Unlike certain places my digital camera was not an issue here. I believe we spent like 20 minutes in the church. The pictures of the cathredal are best taken from across the street or perharps also from the bridge. They church had been decorated for an 80th birthday celebration so there were flowers and ribbons - making the pictures more personal
5. The New Afrika Shrine
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
6. Black Heritage Museum
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4.0 based on 28 reviews
THE DISTRICT OFFICER’S OFFICE. (Badagry Heritage Museum). Formerly known as The District Officer’s Office, built in 1863 by the British Government. Henry F. Pilkington Esq. was the first District Officer posted in 1865, while G. B. Ollivant was the last District Officer. Converted into museum in 2002 and contains historical collections of slave trade between Africa, Europe and North America.
7. Synagogue Church Of all Nations
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4.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By prophe - Lagos, Nigeria
let love lead The little blessings you might have seen so far are simply signs of the beginning of great, unimaginable and measureless blessings of God that have come to stay eternally with you, your family and well-wishers.
8. Lekki Conservation Centre
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4.0 based on 547 reviews
Reviewed By lawmany - Abuja, Nigeria
I highly recommend this place if you find yourself in Lagos. It is a hidden gem and I find it absurd that people in Lagos do not know about it because of bad publicity. This place offers you an opportunity to let loose especially if have have been under intense pressure. The adrenaline rush is at its peak.It is also a good place for picnic, family bonding,office get together, games etc. Be warned that the canopy walk and tree climbing are extreme sports which you cannot do carrying babies and toddlers (These they won't tell you, you would find out after you have paid). The management need to keep the water and natural reserve cleaner, maintain the facilities especially the walkway better and do better publicity. Prep people up well before they embark on it, not allowing them to find out for themselves while on it already. Also do not wear formal or native attires for these activities.
9. Lekki Market
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4.0 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By TMO170185 - London, United Kingdom
Great safe place to stop and shop while in lagos. TIP- never accept the first offer haggle haggle haggle! They will eventually sell to you
10. Freedom Park Lagos
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4.0 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By Annickderop
In the middle of the hustle and bustle of lagos, there is a place that breaths peace, friendliness, creativity and positive energy. Freedom Park is a project that should be an example reclaiming space in every city. You sense immediately the love that transformed this former prison and place of hate and misery of colonial times into a venue where everyone is welcome. The boys of the neighbourhood as well as the top of the artistic scene gather in this park, to meet, to hang around, to inhale the creative air, and to feel free. Reserve you day and evening, because you will be reluctant to go away again!
