Lagos

Lagos

Lagos, the former capital of Nigeria, is the economic and cultural center of the country. This megalopolis of more than 20 million inhabitants has to face the worst traffic jams in the world. Nearly 2 million people can move around the city at the same time, which places significant strain on activities within it, while impacting economic growth. The excessive use of cars also causes serious social and environmental challenges.

This is why public transport is increasingly seen as a way to lessen these constraints. However, their development is hampered by a lack of data on the transport sector of Lagos. By joining the ASToN network, local authorities wish to overcome this issue, also providing citizens with better knowledge about public transport, in particular its availability and timetables.

Lagos in figures

  • Population: 22,368,332 (estimated)
  • Surface area: 3,577 km2
  • Population density: 19 017/km²
  • Local authority budget: 3 184 092 307 USD or N 1 168 561 893 990
  • Smartphone penetration rate: 60-80 %
  • Internet access rate: 60-80 %

Videos

Conversation with Fashola Simone Olayinka from Lagos on the benefits of being part of a network
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Conversation with Hakeem Fahm from Lagos on the benefits of participating in a network
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Conversation with Fashola Simone Olayinka from Lagos on the impact of being part of a network
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