Workshop Information

Class time:  8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily
Breaks:  2 (mid-morning and afternoon)
Lunch:  1 hour (lunch will be provided)

Lodging

Visa Information

The two major urban islands of Lagos in Lagos Lagoon are Lagos Island and Victoria Island. These islands are separated from the mainland by the main channel draining the lagoon into the Atlantic, which forms Lagos Harbour. The islands are separated from each other by creeks of varying sizes and are connected to Lagos Island by bridges. However the smaller sections of some creeks have been sand filled and built over. Lagos Island contains many of the largest markets in Lagos, its central business district, the central mosque, and the Oba's palace.

Victoria Island and Lekki are situated to the south of Lagos Island. Along with Ikoyi, they are suburbs of Lagos which boasts of several sizable commercial and shopping districts (including Nigeria's largest mall and movie theater) and several trendy beaches.

Lagos is Nigeria's most prosperous city, and much of the nation's wealth and economic activity are concentrated there. The commercial, financial and business center of Lagos and of Nigeria remains the business district of Lagos Island, where most of the country's largest banks and financial institutions are located. More than half of Nigeria's industrial capacity is located in Lagos's mainland suburbs, particularly in the Ikeja industrial estate. A wide range of manufactured goods are produced in the city, including machinery, motor vehicles, electronic equipment, chemicals, beer, processed food, and textiles. Lagos has one of the highest standard of living as compared to other cities in Nigeria. Lagos is also home to many of Nigeria's Financial Institutions, Banks and Insurance Companies.

Iganmu is home to the National Arts Theater — the primary centre for the performing arts in Nigeria.

Lagos is the center of the Nigerian film industry, often referred to as 'Nollywood.' Idumota market on Lagos Island is the primary distribution center. Also many films are shot in the Festac area of Lagos. The cinemas are gradually losing their supporters to the movie industry. Yoruba films happen to be the most watched in the cinemas, followed by Indian films. Films are not premiered for a long period of time in the western sense, especially with Yoruba films. The English spoken films move directly from the studios to the market.