Lagos Island contains a central business district. This district is characterized by high-rise building. The island also contains many of the city's largest wholesale marketplaces such as popular Idumota and Balogun market. It also has the National Museum of Nigeria, the Central Mosque, the Glover Memorial hall, Christ's Church Cathedral and the Oba Palace. Lagos Island's Tinubu Square is a site of historical importance; it was there that the Amalgamation Ceremony that unified the North and South protectorate to from Nigeria took place in 1914
The National Arts Theatre is the primary center for the performing arts in Nigeria. The monument is located in Iganmu, Lagos State. Construction was completed in 1976 in preparation for the festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC) in 1977. The collection of National Gallery of Modern Nigerian Art is housed in a section of the building
The Lagos National Stadium is a multipurpose stadium in Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria. It is used mostly for football matched until 2001, It hosted several international competitions, including the 1980 African Cup of Nations final, the 2000 African Cup of Cations final and FIFA World cup qualifying matches. It also served at the main stadium for the 1973 All-Africa Games