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    Lagos State was created on 27 May 1967 according to the State Creation and Transitional Provisions Decree No. 14 of 1967, which restructured Nigeria into a federation of 12 states. Before the issuance of this Decree, Lagos city, which was the country's capital had been administered directly by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Lagos Affairs.
    Lagos State was created on 27 May 1967.
     
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    Lagos State was created on 27 May 1967 according to the State Creation and Transitional Provisions Decree No. 14 of 1967, [38] which restructured Nigeria into a federation of 12 states. See more

    Lagos State (Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó, Gun: Ayìmátẹ̀n Awọnlìn tọ̀n) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 Nigerian states, it is the second most populous state but the smallest in area. Bounded to the south by the See more

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    Lagos State is a major economic centre of Nigeria. It would be the fifth largest economy in Africa if it were a country. Lagos State houses headquarters of most conglomerates and … See more

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    The Fourth Mainland Bridge is a 38 km long bridge project by the Lagos State Government, connecting Lagos Island by way of Langbasa(Lekki) and Baiyeku(Ikorodu) across the Lagos Lagoon to … See more

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    Before the Portuguese name of Lagos had been adopted, Lagos' initial name was Eko which referred mainly to the Island. The first to settle in Eko … See more

    Lagos
    Lagos is the most populous city in Lagos State, Nigeria as a whole, and the continent of Africa. The conurbation is one of the most populous … See more

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    Lagos has a Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate. The city's yearly temperature is 28.67 … See more

    Since its creation in 1967, the state has been administered either by a governor and a House of Assembly in civilian or quasi-civilian (under Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida's … See more

     
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  4. Lagos | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 16, 2024 · The provisions of the 1954 constitution led to the creation of the Federal Territory of Lagos (the 27-square-mile [70-square-km] area of Lagos Island, including the city of Lagos) and to the transfer of the city’s hinterland to …

  5. Brief History of Lagos State:: Nigeria Information & Guide

    Lagos State was created in 1967 as one of the 12 states of Nigeria. It is located on the south-western coast of Nigeria, with a population of about 24.6 million and a diverse cultural and economic hub.

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  9. Lagos State Profile | Currentaffairs.ng

    The state was created on May 27, 1967 by Gen. Yakubu Gowon. It is located in the South-West region of Nigeria, and there are 20 local governments with the state capital being Ikeja.

  10. Lagos | Nigeria, City, Population, & History | Britannica

    Oct 11, 2024 · In 1954 most of the hinterland was incorporated into the region of Western Nigeria, while the city itself was designated as federal territory. In 1960 Lagos became the capital of independent Nigeria. Control of its hinterland was …

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    Jan 18, 2023 · Lagos State is one of the 36 states in Nigeria and was created on May 27, 1967, by the military government of General Yakubu Gowon. The state was formed to decentralize power and promote economic growth and …

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