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Ikeja

British  
/ ɪˈkeɪjə /

noun

  1. a town in SW Nigeria, capital of Lagos state: residential and industrial suburb of Lagos. Pop (local government area): 313 196 (2006)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The helicopter came down in Ikeja, a busy area of the city, said Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos state spokesperson for the National Emergency Management Agency.

From Reuters Aug. 1, 2023

An artisan residing in Ikeja, Wasiu Adekoya, bemoaned the highhandedness of the riders.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2022

That is the equivalent of ten malls the size of Ikeja or the Palms.

From Economist Aug. 21, 2014

In Ikeja, we even have our own Silicon Valley called Computer village, where people are selling the latest software, computer gadgets or IT needs.

From Forbes Sep. 5, 2011

When I am on my way back from St. Leo’s, in Ikeja, my car begins to choke in a gloomy, noisy suburb.

From The New Yorker Dec. 28, 2009

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