Places in Nigeria

Sightseeing, Explore nature

History of Third Mainland Bridge Third Mainland Bridge was built in 1990 to connect the mainland to the island. It is notable as the link between the mainland and the island. Built by Julius Berger Nigeria PLC in 1990. The Third Mainland Bridge is one of the three bridges in Lagos connecting Lagos Island to the mainland. It is the longest of the three, the remaining two being the Carter Bridge and the Eko bridge. Security/Safety of Third Mainland Bridge This is a very safe location. Don't stop on the bridge late at night Things to do while at Third Mainland Bridge Soak in the view of the Atlantic ocean Experience the coolness of the Ocean Best Features It links two parts of Lagos together. Most common visitors Commuters Lagos lights up Third Mainland bridge- The punch newspaper, January 2016.

Sightseeing, See a movie, Meet friends, Eat, Drink, Buy/Sell

ABOUT Palms Shopping Centre is a world-class mall owned by Tayo Amusan, the Chairman of Persianas Properties. It is located at Victoria Island, Lagos. The Cinema was established in 2006 and it comprises 70 businesses with a large product range. Products such as clothes, fruits, food, electronic devices, gift items, and household items. Also, there is a six-screen cinema where you can enjoy the best of local and foreign movies. The world-class mall provides a family-friendly ambience. It is a very secure location for a good time shopping. Every year the mall witnesses thousands of customer influx. It is the number one location in Lagos for your weekly or annual shopping. You can also visit this mall with your date for a great time at the cinema with a great movie and some popcorn to munch. SERVICES Palms Shopping Mall is a leisure spot for families. It is not just a shopping mall, it's more. Never has a shopping mall been more sophisticated with lots of exciting activities. Every year, there are loads of exciting events that happen at the mall. In 2019, Palms Shopping Mall organized an art exhibition fair in partnership with renowned artists in Nigeria like Abiola Oladorun, Ayo Filade and Nike Art Gallery. The six-screen cinema is open to movie lovers and all who want to have a nice, cool time watching some drama. BEST FEATURES Home to 70 businesses with awesome products Serene ambience Exquisite six-screen cinema Very large parking space WHO CAN VISIT Palms Shopping Mall is open to everyone and anyone who wants to shop or hang out. Families, couples, friends and tourists are welcome to tour the standard Lagos Mall. BEST TIME TO VISIT You can visit Palms Shopping Mall every day of the week.  Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm SAFETY Palms Shopping Mall is a very secure location for shopping and leisure. On-guard security officials are present to guard the mall and ensure the safety of all within. Also, the shopping mall is located at a very safe location.

Sightseeing, See wildlife, Relaxation, Explore nature

ABOUT Drill Ranch was founded in 1991. The DRBC is the region’s first primate rehab project. Illegally held drills orphaned by hunting are donated by local citizens or handed over after seizure by authorities; no animals are purchased or removed from the wild. Over 75 drills have been recovered, and rehabilitated to life with members of their own species, after thorough medical screening. In western zoos, drills have reproduced poorly, but the DRBC has recorded over 250 births to rehabilitated wild-born parents and their offspring, making the project the world’s most successful captive breeding program for an endangered primate. Today, 286 drills live in 6 family groups, each in their own natural habitat electrified enclosure of up to 9 ha. There are plans to release the first group back to the wild in 2008. Drill Ranch is also home to 28 orphan chimpanzees. As man’s closest relative, the chimpanzees add greatly to visitor education by stimulating interest and sympathy for wildlife. The Drill Ranch and rehabilitation center is a wildlife sanctuary that hopes to preserve and ensure continuity of the endangered primate species drills. It serves to rehabilitate drills with members of their species and also provides a safe haven for orphaned chimpanzees. SERVICES There are no services rendered here as the national forest is not properly managed. BEST FEATURES Drill Ranch has it beautiful environment full with all kinds of animals around the forest. BEST TIME TO VISIT Drill Ranch can be visited at any time of the year. WHO CAN VISIT Historians, Photographers, couples, tourists, and fun lovers. SAFETY Drill Ranch is not safe at night as there are no security agents around the forest and one needs to be extremely careful.

Sightseeing, Relaxation, Meet friends, Learn, Explore art

About Black Heritage Museum Black Heritage Museum was built to preserve relics from the slave trade era. It is notable as a reminder of a bleak segment of the past, and also a testament to the resilience of the region. Black Heritage Museum with its relics from a non too romantic slave trade era takes you on a walk through the life of a slave. Security/Safety of Black Heritage Museum This is a very safe location. What To Bring A camera with spare batteries Things to do while at Black Heritage Museum See the relics of the slave trade. Educate yourself on slave trade history. See the culture of Badagry people pre-slave trade. See the different galleries explaining the various aspects of the slave trade. Best Features It is a living history museum that educates us about the struggles of our predecessors. Writer's Review To go and educate themselves on the struggles of our predecessors Most common visitors Historians, Curators, Tourists. We have divided the gallery into subdivisions, each showing how the slave trade started and its abolition- My tour guide to me A walk of a lifetime through Badagry slave route- An excerpt from travel start blog.

Relaxation, Play, Meet friends, Eat, Drink, Dance, Ceremony

History of Club Quilox Club Quilox was built in 2013 to provide a diverse entertainment facility for fun-seeking Lagosians. It is notable as the spot for a perfect TGIF! Built by Shina Peller in 2013. Club Quilox is a lifestyle hub offering the best in music, food and party to fun-seeking Lagosians. Security/Safety of Club Quilox This is a very safe location. Don't drink if you are driving What To Bring A nice pair of shoes Things to do while at Club Quilox Visit the restaurant Go to the karaoke bar Best Features It is a lifestyle hub involving food, party and music. Writer's Review To go and unwind and have fun away from the stress of Lagos. Most common visitors Fun seekers, Party planners Quilox celebrates anniversary in grand style- Nigerian Entertainment today, 2015 Photos from Davido's welcome party at club Quilox- Nigerian Entertainment today, February 2016.

Work, Meet friends, Buy/Sell

History of Lekki Craft Market Lekki Craft Market is notable as a place to get quality African art and craftwork. Looking for quality craftwork in Nigeria? The Lekki market provides beautiful and affordable craft works that celebrate the richness of the African, especially the Nigerian culture. Security/Safety of Lekki Craft Market This is a very safe location. Don't leave your belongings unguarded What To Bring Before heading to Lekki Craft Market, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Face cap or hat Light clothing Things to do while at Lekki Craft Market Visit the various stalls Best Features It is a place to get cultural items. Writer's Review To go get quality goods at affordable prices. Most common visitors Art lovers, Tourists. Curators. Crafts market Lekki- An excerpt from a piece by iloveLagos blog.

Relaxation, Explore art, Eat, Drink, Buy/Sell

History of Red Door Art Gallery Red Door Art Gallery was built to showcase unique and interesting artworks. It is  a place for a diverse yet unique art experience. Red Door art gallery is an institution that deals in the collection of mostly African contemporary art with the belief that art is the expression of man's innermost thought. Security/Safety of Red Door Art Gallery This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Red Door Art Gallery, here are some helpful things to take along with you: A friend- the experience is best shared A camera with spare batteries An open mind; art is subjective. Things to do while at Red Door Art Gallery Visit the galleries Buy some of the artworks Best Features It houses unique works of art that are neither predictable nor conventional. Writer's Review To go and appreciate unique works of art. Most common visitors Artists, Curators, Art connoisseurs, Tourists Red door partners with National Gallery of Art and Nigerian stock exchange- April 2014, Red door news

Worship, Sightseeing, Explore art, Dance

History of Cathedral Church of Christ Cathedral Church of Christ was built in 1946 to serve as a place of worship for Anglican worshipers. It is notable as a place of worship. Cathedral Church of Christ is an architectural masterpiece dedicated to worshipping and also serves as a pacesetter for other Churches in evangelism and spreading of the gospel of Christ. Security/Safety of Cathedral Church of Christ This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Cathedral Church of Christ, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Hymnbook Note pad Things to do while at Cathedral Church of Christ Attend a service Best Features The architectural beauty it exudes amidst the hustle and bustle of Lagos. Most common visitors Curators, Religious leaders Carol Service at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina- Jide Odukoya's blog, July 8 2011.

Work, Sightseeing, Meet friends, Explore nature, Ceremony

History of Badagry Badagry was built in the 15th century as a slave port that was used for transporting slaves to the Western world. It is notable as a historical site in Nigerian history with relics from the colonial era. Badagry town is an ancient town that is important in Nigerian history as it houses relics from a dark segment of Nigerian history and it is also a testament to the tenacity of the Nigerian people in the face of adversity. Security/Safety of Badagry This is a very safe location. Don't wander off without a guide What To Bring Before heading to Badagry, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Light clothing A pair of sunglasses. A camera- see history through your lens Things to do while at Badagry Visit the relics from the slave trade era Best Features Its serenity and the history it has to offer. Writer's Review To go and learn about the history of our predecessors Most common visitors Historians, Tourists, Fun seekers. Badagry; A walk through the life of a slave- Hotels. ng places of interest 2016 A short history of Badagry slave trade- Naira land, 2015.

Relaxation, Play, Meet friends, Healthcare, Exercise

History of Eko Gym and Spa Eko Gym and Spa was built to allow people to keep in shape and to also relax stiff muscles. It is notable as a fitness and relaxation center. Eko Gym and Spa offers the best in gym and spa facilities for those hoping to keep fit or for those looking to be pampered. Security/Safety of Eko Gym and Spa This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Eko Gym and Spa, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Sweat pants Running shoes Things to do while at Eko Gym and Spa Visit the gym and 'tear' up your sweat pores Enjoy the spa treatment Best Features It is a place to get in shape and also relax sore muscles. Writer's Review To go and get in shape or to go unknot stiff muscles. Most common visitors Fitness trainers, Fitness enthusiasts. Deal dey, 2016- one-month gym membership at Eko gym and spa.

Relaxation, Explore art, Eat, Drink

History of Muson center Muson center was built in 1983 to raise awareness in Lagos on the richness and elegance of classical music. It is notable as the home for the training of classical musicians. Built by A group of friends; Mr Akintola Williams, Louis Mbanefo, Chief Ayo Rosiji, Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi, Mrs Frasesca Gbadamosi, Sir Mervyn Brown in 1983. The Muson center was built with the aim of training professional classical musicians and to also allow Lagosians enjoy the richness and elegance of classical music. Security/Safety of Muson center This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Muson center, here are some helpful things to take along with you: A camera with a change of batteries A musical instrument Things to do while at Muson center Before heading to Muson center, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Learn to play a musical instrument Attend an orchestra show Best Features It is a unique place to learn to play an instrument and also appreciate classical music. Most common visitors Music lovers, Audiophiles. MTN lauds Muson center Alumni valentine celebration- The nation newspaper, February 2016.

Relaxation, Play, Meet friends, Healthcare, Exercise

History of Barazahi Barazahi was built to serve as a center for rest and relaxation. It is notable as an oasis of rest in the hustle and bustle of Lagos. Barazahi is a home of rest and relaxation away from the stress of Lagos. Its gym and spa guarantees you a top-class pampering experience. Security/Safety of Barazahi This is a very safe location. What To Bring Before heading to Barazahi, here are some helpful things to take along with you: A friend- the experience is best shared Things to do while at Barazahi Before heading to Barazahi, here are some helpful things to take along with you: Visit the spa Visit the gym Enjoy their range of facials offered Pedicure, Manicure Best Features It is an oasis of calm in urban Lagos Writer's Review To go and relax away from the stress of school or work Most common visitors Leisure seekers, lifestyle bloggers Barazahi Hair salon, Beauty spa in Lagos- www.beautyinlagos.com, 2012.