Author: Folarin

09 Oct

Domestic Shoe Rack

Domestic Shoe Rack

For the latest in space-saving furniture, your home can have an economical shoe rack like this with enough room for all the family’s footwear. Simply …

 
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24 Sep

Art in a Crowded Place

Art in a Crowded Place

Around one of Lagos’ many iconic statues (this one representing the Eyo, the symbol of the city), a typical scene unfolds here at an intersection …

 
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23 Sep

Night Bus to Ajah

Night Bus to Ajah

At the end of Marina on Lagos Island, this night bus waits to ferry travelers to Ajah in Lekki. Three megaphones in the tree above …

 
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21 Sep

Batteries Not Included

Batteries Not Included

On the edges of the Lagos lagoon near Lekki, one of Lagos’ wealthiest areas and a “gated community” seemingly trying to isolate itself from the …

 
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21 Sep

Hidden Forces – Rapid Response

Hidden Forces – Rapid Response

The Lagos State Rapid Response Squad uses these huge armored vehicles to stand guard over petrol stations and other locations that require extra security. This …

 
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21 Sep

Hidden Forces – Street Economics

Hidden Forces – Street Economics

At about 8 in the evening at Tafawa Balewa Square, a worker is still able to make a call or buy units for his phone …

 
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18 Sep

Hidden Forces – Keeping it in the Family

Hidden Forces – Keeping it in the Family

The Central Bank of Nigeria recently fired the leaders and boards of directors of several banks. In a country hit hard by the economic crisis, …

 
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16 Sep

Holy Installation

Holy Installation

The Marian Shrine located in the garden of a catholic church gives people an opportunity to drink holy water for free whenever it is …

 
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10 Sep

Street Cupboard

Street Cupboard

The engineers (car mechanics) on Military St, Onikan, have painted the wall in the colors of the Nigerian flag. They put up hooks for their …

 
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10 Sep

Street Installations as Advertising

Street Installations as Advertising

The woodworkers situated on Boyle St, Onikan, leave a sample door and ladder propped up against a defunct telephone pole to advertise their trade.

 
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