Lagos
Lagos is Nigeria's largest city and one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world, serving as a major economic and cultural hub for West Africa.
Growing at a pace that has made it one of the fastest-expanding urban areas anywhere on Earth, this sprawling coastal metropolis has become the undisputed economic engine of West Africa.
One of the World's Fastest-Growing Megacities
Lagos has experienced extraordinarily rapid population growth, making it one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world and Africa's most populous urban area.
West Africa's Economic Engine
Lagos serves as the primary economic hub for West Africa, hosting significant financial, commercial, and industrial activity despite not being Nigeria's official capital.
A Significant Film and Music Industry
Lagos anchors Nigeria's Nollywood film industry, one of the world's largest by volume of films produced, alongside a thriving Afrobeats music scene.
Significant Infrastructure Challenges
Rapid growth has created substantial infrastructure challenges, including significant traffic congestion and housing pressure, that city planners continue working to address.
