5 Cool Places to Live in Lagos
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Nigeria’s small London, Lagos is the heartbeat and commercial nerve
centre of the country. Everyone wants to be in this metropolis because
the economic opportunities are better compared with other cities.
The
strategic role it plays in Nigeria’s history cannot be overemphasized.
It was the hub for the fight against colonialism and struggle for
independence, served as the former capital of Nigeria, and now is the
largest urban State in Africa.
With
these accolades, it automatically becomes the choice place to reside in
Nigeria. But, as a visitor, where can you live in this city that never
sleeps, always buzzing with activities and has no room for the lazy? Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking rounds up 5 cool places where you can reside in Lagos.
Historic
and serene, Badagry’s place in the transatlantic slave trade is
nostalgic. It is a coastal town which attracts many tourists. In
addition, it is a favourite place for those who want to reside
off-the-grid. If you are looking for a quiet and unspoiled location,
Badagry is it. The foible here is that it is not an economic hub.
Ikeja
is the capital city of Nigeria. This makes it a much sort after place
to reside. In this part of Lagos, there are various grades of hotels
from the affordable to the expensive as well as wonderful houses for the
middle-class earner. It is also a viable haven for business to thrive
with the Central Business District at Alausa, and the Government
Reserved Area (GRA) located here. All these add to the brawn of Ikeja
as an urban area to dwell.
Victoria
Island is a city of affluence, extravagance and privilege. It home for
the business executives, Managing Directors of blue-chip companies,
celebrities and politicians. It is where you find nearly the best of
everything in Lagos. Arriving at Victoria Island makes you feel you are
in an entirely different place because the show of wealth is
outstanding. It is advisable to reside in VI if you can afford an
expensive lifestyle. It is both a real estate and business hub.
This
is another cool suburb within the same axis as Victoria Island. The
only difference is that Ikoyi is the hub for many government
institutions as this was the place where members of the colonial
government lived during the nation’s pre-Independence era. It is a
classy place to reside. If you cannot afford the steep price in Victoria
Island, Ikoyi is a very good alternative.
Yaba is
an interesting mix of the inexpensive and the well-to-do. It is a
place that mainly attracts students, due to the presence of a University
and Technical College as well as middle-class Lagosians.
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