Archives Tag: Badagry
How to Plan Your Trip to Badagry for the First Time
April 19, 2022
Are you thinking of visiting Badagry for the first time? That’s great! This town in Lagos State, Nigeria, has rich history, stunning sites, and a unique cultural experience. In this article, I share a simple guide to help you plan your first trip to Badagry. Ready? Let’s begin! Read more about Travel Research the … Continue reading How to Plan Your Trip to Badagry for the First Time
Top 5 Places to Visit this Easter
April 19, 2022
One thing Easter comes with is enough time to take on certain adventures that a weekend simply won’t be enough for. It may not be as long as your annual leave, but it is long enough to go on an adventure. Below are the five top places to visit this Easter. Kajuru Castle The thought of … Continue reading Top 5 Places to Visit this Easter
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Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Nigeria (2018)
April 19, 2022
Domestic tourism has been a crazy ride this year for Nigerians. We are finally waking up to the reality that our country is beautiful, with amazing sights to see. The numerous innovations in upcoming recreational establishments have made having a vacation in Nigeria more fun than previous years. Though many states are still playing catch … Continue reading Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Nigeria (2018)
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Five Interesting Facts About The Ogus
April 19, 2022
Although mistakenly referred to as ‘Egun’, the real name for the tribe is ‘Ogu’. They are a descendants of people who migrated from Whildah, Allada, and Weme, which are all now part of the Republic of Benin. The Ogus used to be settlers at the former Dahomey, now known as Republic of Benin. In Nigeria … Continue reading Five Interesting Facts About The Ogus
Did You Know? The First Primary School in Nigeria Was Established in Badagry
April 19, 2022
Badagry is situated in the coastal area of Lagos State, Nigeria, directly bordering Benin at Seme. The Wesleyan Mission (Methodist Church), during the British Colony, established the first primary school in Nigeria in 1843. In 1845, the school was named St. Thomas Anglican Nursery and Primary School by Rev. Golmer of the Church Missionary Society (CMS), founded … Continue reading Did You Know? The First Primary School in Nigeria Was Established in Badagry
Why You Should Make Badagry Town Your Next Travel Destination
April 19, 2022
According to an old saying: ‘’Seeing is believing.” Badagry is a beautiful town which has played a major role in Nigerian history and is certainly worth seeing. Badagry is a coastal town and is located across the border between Lagos State and the Republic of Benin. Badagry town is a major tourist attraction because it is … Continue reading Why You Should Make Badagry Town Your Next Travel Destination
5 Things to do in Badagry, Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The Ancient city of Badagry was founded in the early 15th century on a lagoon, of the Gulf of Guinea with the majority of its indigene being migrants from ‘’Dahomey’’ now ‘Benin republic’. This ancient city is popularly known for its historical role during the slave trade era in Nigeria. Being a major player in … Continue reading 5 Things to do in Badagry, Nigeria
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World Tourism Day Nigeria – Badagry Beach Clean Up & Tree Planting
April 19, 2022
Nene-Uwa Hub Ltd in partnership with TVP Adventures and a host of other tourism and environmental enthusiasts would be partaking in a special BEACH CLEAN-UP & TREE PLANTING event to commemorate WORLD TOURISM DAY 2017 and to correlate with this year’s theme which is “SUSTAINABLE TOURISM – A TOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT”. On Saturday 30th September 2017, they would be hosting a volunteer BEACH CLEAN-UP … Continue reading World Tourism Day Nigeria – Badagry Beach Clean Up & Tree Planting
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Weekend Pleasure- Yellow Mitsubishi: The First Road Trip
April 19, 2022
Badagry, Lagos and Olumo Rock, Ogun State
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Throwback Thursday: Badagry- A Trip To A Slavery Past
April 19, 2022
A serene and charming town tucked outside the city centre, Badagry is inhabited by a hospitable people with a heart-wrenching past. Why a heart-wrenching history? It was an important outpost for exporting slaves to Europe, America and the Caribbean. Indeed, the history of slave trade in Nigeria cannot be complete without referencing Badagry. At present, the quiet town … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Badagry- A Trip To A Slavery Past
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Yellow Mitsubishi: The Second Road Trip
April 19, 2022
Ikogosi Warm Springs (Ekiti), Arinta Waterfalls (Ekiti), Olumirin Waterfalls (Erin Ijesha, Osun) Ekiti is a beautiful state, with a stunning landscape and views that had me wide-eyed and stretching my neck taut. We drove through some amazingly picturesque villages and towns – Ikeji-Ile and Ogotun-Ekiti were two that stood out for me – that had … Continue reading Yellow Mitsubishi: The Second Road Trip
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Lagos Commissions New Water Project in Badagry
April 19, 2022
The Lagos State Government has commissioned a new mirco-water scheme in Igborosun, Badagry. “The micro water scheme has a production capacity of 60,000 litres of wholesome water per run and three runs per day, which will translate to 180,000 litres per day,” said the Commissioner for Rural Development, Mr. Cornelius Ojelabi, who was at the … Continue reading Lagos Commissions New Water Project in Badagry
