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Twenty things you should know about Lagos! 





Ajegunle has few fine places and not everyone residing there, are rogues







There are ghettos on the Island, not everyone living on the Island is rich



Agege bread will not kill you, take it once in a while


Traffic is crazy, but if you understand the timing, you can go around Lagos when the roads are less busy


Most hotels are fully booked on Friday




If you can make it in Lagos, you can make it anywhere else in Nigeria


Most of the goods sold at boutiques at exorbitant prices are found at Yaba market, Oshodi market, Aswani market etc at cheaper rates.


The person next to you, in a commercial bus may soon be the new owner of your valuables.



 Always keep your ‘change’ handy before boarding a commercial bus



 Not all bottle water is safe, some sachet water is actually safer.


 Not all beggars, are beggars and not all mad men are mad.




Gorge on rice, it is like the major food in Lagos



Saturdays are for Owambe and Aso ebi things



 Lagos is surrounded by water and there are beautiful beaches in Lagos




Lagos has the most interesting night life. There are many shows to attend and lot of parties to groove in.



 Electronics and computer accessories are sold in ‘computer village’. If you are not smart however, they may not go home with you after purchase.


The most popular and delicious barbecue meat (suya) can be found at almost every corner in Lagos every night on a daily.


 Lagos state has one of  the longest bridge in Africa



85% of salaries are spent on transportation and feeding


 Landlords have zero chill














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