Lagos Mainland

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Lagos Mainland Local Government is a local government area in the Lagos Division of Lagos State, Nigeria. It is located in central Lagos and has its headquarters at Ebute Metta.{{Cite web |title=Lagos Mainland Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/557/lagos-mainland |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}

Lagos Mainland Local Government is one of the most densely populated areas in Lagos State with a population of over 500,000 people according to the 2006 Nigerian census,{{Cite web |title=Population of the Lagos Mainland local government |url=https://www.population.gov.ng/images/Priority%20Tables_Vol%201.pdf |access-date=26 February 2023}} with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. It is home to several major educational institutions such as the University of Lagos, Yaba College of Technology, and the Federal Science and Technology College.{{Cite web |title=Lists of universities in Lagos State |url=https://nigerianinfopedia.com.ng/list-of-universities-in-lagos-state-nigeria/ |access-date=26 February 2023}}

The local government area is also known for its vibrant markets, including the popular Tejuosho Market,{{Cite web |date=29 September 2019 |title=Tejuosho Market: Where Diversity, Commerce Meet |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/09/tejuosho-market-where-diversity-commerce-meet/. |website=Vanguard Newspaper}} where a wide range of goods can be found. In addition, it is home to several notable landmarks and tourist attractions, such as the National Stadium, Lagos and Lagos City Mall.

Notable towns and areas within the Lagos Mainland local government include Otto/Iddo, Olaleye Village, Maroko, Ebute Metta, Glover, Oko-Baba, Oyadiran Estate, Abule-Oja, Iwaya, Yaba, and Igbobi.{{Cite web |last=Daniel |first=Mfonobong |date=2020-07-22 |title=Lagos State: List of Local Government Areas & Towns |url=https://nigerianinfopedia.com/lagos-state-local-government-areas-towns/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=Nigerian Infopedia |language=en-US}}