The beaches in Nigeria's megacity of Lagos are rare public spaces to escape the crowds and heat, but many residents say they are being priced out as the local government opens up more coastal land to developers. Fees for entry and items like seating and drinks are soaring. That's a new stress for those living in the city with over 20 million people. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
Mukthar Oladunmade, a 27-year-old writer, has typically visited the beach on weekends since childhood. In the ceaselessly bustling city of Lagos, he prefers to unwind on the breezy Atlantic shoreline that nearly surrounds the city. But these days, going to the beach in Nigeria's commercial hub has become expensive. It now involves a virtual spread of costs.