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Lagos
Atlantic surf meets traffic-clotted avenues on Victoria Island and Ikoyi, where restaurants serve suya, jollof, and freshly grilled fish.
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Lekki
A slim peninsula of lagoons and development, Lekki attracts day-trippers to the Lekki Conservation Centre’s canopy walkway, beach bars, and seafood spit-roasts.
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Badagry
Along Lagos’s western fringe, Badagry attracts people for its colonial-era slave port sites, the Black History Museum, coastal lagoons and beaches, and vibrant local markets where grilled fish and palm-wine sellers still dominate.
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Ibadan
University of Ibadan’s botanical gardens and the lanky Cocoa House anchor this sprawling market town.
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Abeokuta
Climbing Olumo Rock’s carved steps rewards with views over Ogun River and clay-roofed quarters.
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Lekki Conservation Centre
A private reserve on Lagos’ Lekki Peninsula, Lekki Conservation Centre features mangrove trails and one of West Africa’s longest canopy walkways; visitors come for birdwatching and guided nature walks.
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Nike Art Gallery
Located in Lagos’ Lekki area, Nike Art Gallery displays extensive Nigerian and West African paintings, textiles and sculptures; visitors browse workshops, buy art and attend occasional demonstrations.
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Olumo Rock
A granite outcrop near Abeokuta with stairways and an elevator to vantage points; visitors climb for views over the city, learn Egba history and browse nearby craft markets.
Southwest Nigeria at a Glance
Local Time
1:09 AM
GMT+1
Population
36,533,714
Best Things to Do in Southwest Nigeria
Monument
Osun-Osogbo
Sacred Osun grove with traditional shrines and rituals
Historical Site
Nigerian National Museum
Museum in Lagos housing Nigerian antiquities and art
National Park
Old Oyo National Park
Savanna national park preserving Yoruba historical sites and wildlife
Stadium
Onikan Stadium
Historic Lagos stadium on Lagos Island, multi-use venue
Island
Victoria Island, Lagos
Affluent Lagos island with business districts and malls.
Building
Eko Hotels and Suites
Large Lagos hotel and conference complex
Church
Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos
Historic Catholic cathedral in Lagos, colonial-era architecture
Archaeological Site
Sungbo's Eredo
Extensive ancient earthworks and walls in Lagos
Stadium
Teslim Balogun Stadium
Multiuse stadium in Lagos, Nigeria for football events
Reservoir
Asejire Reservoir
Reservoir providing water supply in Osun State
National Park
Oluwa Forest Reserve
Tropical forest reserve protecting biodiversity and primates
National Park
Okeluse Forest Reserve
Tropical forest reserve protecting diverse West African flora
