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✦ History

Lagos

City

Largest city of Nigeria and its capital until 1991; annexed by Britain in 1861.

View on map 6.46° N, 3.39° E Wikipedia

Held by

February 1, 1852 – September 30, 1960 United Kingdom de facto
since October 1, 1960 Nigeria de facto

Capital of

1914 – December 12, 1991 Nigeria