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Events From festivals to feasting, check out our essential calendar of upcoming events on the islands.
EXPLORE
Recapturing the past Freedom Park is far more than a park; it is a renaissance project that gives visitors a valuable window into the past.
Lagos shows its true colours We report back from November’s colourful Eyo Festival.
Romance is not dead! Our essential guide to putting the spark back into Valentine’s Day.
The king of Afrique Soul Island Explorer catches up with DTone Martins, a unique talent who is championing quality Nigerian music.
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Vive L’Afrique A unique boutique hotel and venue for business and the arts, Bogibiri has a truly African flavour.
Tear down the walls How safe is your house? According to security firm Kontz Engineering Ltd, automated security is a safe and cost- effective option.
Universities join forces The University of Lagos and the University of Birmingham have formed new ties. What could it mean for you?
FOOD and DRINK
A home from home Look no further! We’ve found high quality African cooking only eight miles from central London.
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Adventurous classics Piccolo Mondo embraces the concept of ‘small world’ like no other restaurant.
Lifestyle
What are you wearing? Island Explorer takes to the streets in search of the hottest fashions in Lagos. What do you think of their style?
The camera never lies What makes a professional photography company stand out from the crowd? We find out with Fotolighthouse.
Directory listings Find business and venue contacts fast.
Maps Get more from the islands.
Useful Info New to Lagos? Here are our tips.
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