Editing Lagos (section)

==== Island ====
The Island is a loose geographical term that is used to define the area of Lagos that is separated from the "Mainland" by the main channel draining the lagoon into the Atlantic Ocean, which forms Lagos Harbour. The Island is mainly a collection of islands that are separated from each other by creeks and are connected by bridges. The smaller sections of some creeks have been dredged and built over. This part of Lagos is the area where most business activities and entertainment events take place, as well as where most of the upscale residential areas are concentrated. The Local Government Areas (LGAs) that are considered to be on the Island include [[Lagos Island]] and [[Eti-Osa]]. The major upscale Island neighbourhoods within these LGAs include [[Ikoyi]] and [[Victoria Island (Nigeria)|Victoria Island]]. Three major bridges join the Island to the Mainland. They are the [[Carter Bridge]], which starts from Iddo; the [[Eko Bridge]] (formerly called the Second Mainland Bridge); and the [[Third Mainland Bridge]], which passes through densely populated mainland suburbs to the Lagos Lagoon. The Ikoyi link bridge links Ikoyi and Lekki Phase 1, both of which are part of the Island.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria|url=https://www.julius-berger-int.com/en/references/lekki-ikoyi-link-bridge-in-lagos-Nigeria|access-date=27 January 2022|website=Julius Berger International|language=en|archive-date=11 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220911175256/https://www.julius-berger-int.com/en/references/lekki-ikoyi-link-bridge-in-lagos-Nigeria|url-status=live}}</ref>

Construction on the [[Fourth Mainland Bridge]] will start in 2022, according to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 January 2022|title=Sanwo-Olu says Opebi-Mende link bridge, 4th mainland bridge projects to commence 2022 – Naira metrics|url=https://nairametrics.com/2022/01/03/sanwo-olu-says-opebi-mende-link-bridge-4th-mainland-bridge-projects-to-commence-2022/|access-date=15 January 2022|language=en-US|archive-date=15 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115223914/https://nairametrics.com/2022/01/03/sanwo-olu-says-opebi-mende-link-bridge-4th-mainland-bridge-projects-to-commence-2022/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lagos to begin construction of 4th Mainland Bridge 2022 – Sanwo-Olu – P.M. News|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2022/01/03/lagos-to-begin-construction-of-4th-mainland-bridge-2022-sanwo-olu/|access-date=15 January 2022|language=en-US|archive-date=15 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115215745/https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2022/01/03/lagos-to-begin-construction-of-4th-mainland-bridge-2022-sanwo-olu/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===== Lagos Island =====
{{Main|Lagos Island}}
[[File:2010 Lagos Nigeria 5284107494.jpg|thumb|upright|Lagos Marina]]
Lagos Island contains a [[central business district]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://limge.org/editorials.html|title=The lagos pressure group on the environment|publisher=Limge Online|access-date=4 April 2012|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510195227/http://limge.org/editorials.html|archive-date=10 May 2013}}</ref> This district is characterized by high-rise buildings. The Island also contains many of the city's largest wholesale marketplaces (such as the popular [[Idumota Market|Idumota]] and [[Balogun Market]]s).<ref>{{cite book|title=2008 All Africa Media Research Conference|page=34 |publisher=Nigeria Tribune |date=26 April 2007}}</ref> It also has the National Museum of Nigeria, the Central Mosque, the [[Glover Memorial Hall]], [[Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos|Christ's Church Cathedral (CMS)]] and the [[Oba of Lagos|Oba]]'s Palace ([[Iga Idunganran]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetransmittergroup.com/index.php?p=blog&w=a&id=1532|title=Simply Lagos|publisher=The Transmitter|access-date=4 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063913/http://thetransmittergroup.com/index.php?id=1532&p=blog&w=a|archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> Another major part of Lagos Island is Marina. It borders the idumota and Balogun markets and houses major Banking institutions. Though formerly in a derelict condition, Lagos Island's [[Tinubu Square]] is a site of historical importance; it was here that the Amalgamation Ceremony that unified the North and South [[protectorate]] to form Nigeria took place in 1914.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=New York Bests |date=28 January 2023 |title=Exploring Lagos Island: Business Hub and Historical Landmarks |url=https://newyorkbests.com/exploring-lagos-island/ |access-date=12 May 2023 |website=New York Bests |language=en-GB}}</ref>

=====Ikoyi=====
{{Main|Ikoyi}}
[[File:Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of Ikoyi]]
[[Ikoyi]] is situated on the eastern half of Lagos Island and joined to it by a [[landfill]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edo-nation.net/eko.htm|title=Journal of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers: ''An empirical study of the Lagos state rent edict of 1997''|author=Oni, A. O|year=2008|access-date=4 April 2012|archive-date=2 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091002215402/http://www.edo-nation.net/eko.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Lagos {{!}} City, Population, & History {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Lagos-Nigeria |access-date=12 March 2022 |website=Encyclopædia Britannica |language=en |archive-date=5 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190605155431/https://www.britannica.com/place/Lagos-Nigeria |url-status=live }}</ref> Ikoyi is also connected to Victoria Island by Falomo bridge, which carries the main road over Five Cowrie creek.<ref>{{cite book|title=Branch of the Nigerian Institution of estate surveyors & Valuers|publisher=Lagos state|date=30 August 2006}}</ref> Falomo garden, a green public space which was developed by the state government in conjunction with Fidelity Bank in 2017, is located under the bridge.<ref>{{cite web |title=We spent between N40m and N200m to construct a park |url=https://businessday.ng/news/news-features/article/we-spent-between-n40m-and-n200m-to-construct-a-park/ |website=Business day NG |date=12 October 2014 |access-date=21 July 2022 |archive-date=4 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904221428/https://businessday.ng/news/news-features/article/we-spent-between-n40m-and-n200m-to-construct-a-park/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Ikoyi housed the headquarters of the federal government of Nigeria and other buildings owned by the government, including the old federal secretariat complex. The complex today is on reestablishment.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ikoyi Federal secretariat … Disused monument rotting away |url=https://m.guardian.ng/sunday-magazine/ikoyi-federal-secretariat-disused-monument-rotting-away/ |last=Awa |first=Omiko |work=The Guardian (Nigeria) |date=3 November 2019 |access-date=26 December 2021 |archive-date=14 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210814055056/https://m.guardian.ng/sunday-magazine/ikoyi-federal-secretariat-disused-monument-rotting-away/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In Ikoyi there are military and police barracks, a top-security prison, and a federal high court of Nigeria. Ikoyi also has [[hotel]]s, [[nightclub]]s, a recreational park, and one of Africa's largest golf courses. Originally a [[middle class]] neighbourhood, in recent years it has become a fashionable residential enclave for the [[upper middle class]] to the [[upper class]]. The commercial section is concentrated in the South-West.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}

===== Victoria Island =====
{{Main|Victoria Island (Nigeria)}}
[[File:Eko Atlantic (Lagos) Skyline.jpg|thumb|[[Eko Atlantic]], a project at the mouth of [[Lagos Lagoon]] under construction, extending and further developing Victoria Island (imaged from [[Tarkwa Bay Beach]])]]
Victoria Island with its annex is situated to the south of Lagos Island and known with a zip code of 101241<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 May 2022 |title=Victoria Island Postal Code / Zip Code – Lagos City {{!}} Lagos State {{!}} Nigerian Postal Code {{!}} NairaPostCode |url=https://nairapostalcode.com.ng/lagos/victoria-island-postal-code-zip-code-lagos-city/ |access-date=11 May 2022 |language=en-US |archive-date=11 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511111058/https://nairapostalcode.com.ng/lagos/victoria-island-postal-code-zip-code-lagos-city/ |url-status=live }}</ref> as assigned by NIPOST.<ref name="Conference">{{cite web |title=2008 All Africa Media Research Conference |url=http://www.pamro.org/pamro/2008/PAMRO%20LOC%20Welcome%2014Aug08.PPT |access-date=4 April 2012 |publisher=Pan African Media Research Organisation |page=8 |format=PPT}} {{dead link|date=December 2017|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> It has expensive real estate properties and for that reason, many new luxury condos and apartments.
Along with Ikoyi, Victoria Island occupies a major area in Lagos that boasts several shopping districts. On its seashore along the Atlantic front, there is an environmentally reconstructed [[Bar Beach, Lagos|Bar Beach]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Best Lagos |date=16 September 2023 |title= Best Beaches in Victoria Island |url=https://bestlagos.ng/best-beaches-victoria-island-lagos/ |access-date=20 September 2023 |website=BestLagos.ng |language=en-GB}}</ref>

'''Ajah/Lekki'''

The Lekki Peninsula shares some prestige with its Ikoyi and Victoria Island neighbours. Development has stretched the piece of land further such that the Ibeju axis, though closer to Epe (which is on the outskirts of Lagos) is almost always described as part of Lekki.  The expanse of land starts from the Lekki toll gate, which was the focal stage of the famous #EndSars protest in October 2020, and ends in Ibeju-Lekki and boasts of communities slowly inching their way to suburb status such as [[Ajah, Lagos|Ajah]], Awoyaya, Sangotedo, Abijo, and Eputu. There is quite a bit of place to see – the [[Lekki Conservation Centre]]; The Novare Mall; The [[Lekki Free Trade Zone]] – Dangote, Africa's richest man is building his refinery in this FTZ; [[Lagos Business School]]; [[Eleko Beach]]; [[Elegushi Beach]]; La Camaigne Tropicana – a beach/tourist getaway, [[Pan-Atlantic University]]. The area has a Catholic monastery.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Best Lagos |date=3 September 2023 |title=Fun Places in Lekki |url=https://bestlagos.ng/fun-places-in-lekki/ |access-date=15 September 2023 |website=BestLagos.ng |language=en-GB}}</ref>

===== Iddo =====
Across the main channel of the lagoon from Lagos Island, there is a smaller settlement called [[Iddo Island|Iddo]]. Iddo is also [[Lagos Terminus railway station|a railroad terminus]] and it is now situated in the Lagos Mainland Local Government Area after it was connected to the Mainland like a peninsula.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://laurapodolnick.com/lagosny.pdf |title=Giant Cities of Tiny Islands |access-date=4 April 2012 |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/66gvsx099?url=http://laurapodolnick.com/lagosny.pdf |archive-date=5 April 2012 }}</ref>