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From schools for early education to nearby colleges and universities, here's what 11 local experts had to say about education in Lagos.

Lagos is a very busy place. It’s a place where a lot of people come to study and build their careers. Although it’s easy to find accommodation here, it’s not really easy to get a job. You have to struggle hard and be smart if you want to succeed.

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Know about the lack of steady electricity and you must be able to have a good agent. Get a secured area. Note that there are at least different churches in each area and the private schools within each area are excellent and well equipped.

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Lagos, Nigeria, is a rowdy and busy place and its beautiful at night more so its is a noisy environment cars horning passengers shouting its also populated rural and urban migrants and job seekers because most young educated people come to Lagos to find employment opportunities because a lot of companies have been built here and are in need of employees so getting a job here is easy.

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Lagos is modernized and there is also a lot of hustle. It is in the west of Nigeria. There are well equipped schools and marketplaces in Lagos. It is a very sunny and busy place. The roads are well tarred as well. You have to be up and doing to have a stand in Lagos.

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Lagos is the commercial hub of Nigeria with over 20 million people. Life here is fast-paced and it’s usually the first port of call for new graduates, due to the high number of jobs available from existing organizations. There is a vibrant nightlife, especially in places like Lekki and the Island.

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Lagos is a very beautiful city. The schooling infrastructure is awesome, and it gives students the access to better learning. The power supply is also very good, at least we have 20 hours power supply daily. Lastly survival in the city of Lagos is very difficult, you have to work hard just to get by a day.

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It is an interesting place with remarkable city statues, astonishing Universities such as it’s very own University Of Lagos with a few other colleges of education. As of now, The Governor of this great and interesting city is Sanwoolu. It is the most populated city in Nigeria. If you are looking to visit this city apply through the Muritala Mohammed Airport.

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Jobs are hard to find and get hired. Some schools are not high standard. Bad roads and unstable electricity. Some officers lack integrity. Market prices are very high and some people have the tendency to steal. There are a lot of cultists but just stay safe and you’ll be fine.

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Someone moving to Lagos should know it is the most populated city in Nigeria. Lagos is the commercial centre of Nigeria. Lagos is a city rich in culture and it is the most developed city in Nigeria. Lagos also has the some of the best Universities in Nigeria.

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Lagos is a very busy place. it is also one of the most populous urban cities in Nigeria. it houses many businesses, law firms and schools. Due to that it is highly populous, it has become one of the largest growing urban cities in Nigeria. Lagos is also very popular for its weekly events and daily commercial activities on the streets.

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Lagos the largest city in the Nigerian state of the same name and in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the world and one of the most populous urban areas. More healthcare centres and hospitals. Better range of medicine. Sixty-eight percent of the population has secondary education. Electricity available for cooking and lighting. This means businesses can be developed. Water treatment plants. Safe water piped to areas of city.

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