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Balogun Market

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Balogun Market, Lagos Island

Balogun Ajeniya Market is a market located on Lagos Island in Lagos State, Nigeria.[1] The market has no particular address because it sprawls across so many streets on the island. Balogun market is recognized as the best place to buy fabrics, shoes, and all sorts of wares.[2]

Fire Incidents

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The popular market has experienced multiple fire incidents over time, with notable occurrences in November 2019 and January 2020. These fires have taken place on various dates, but they predominantly occur during the dry season.[3][4][5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Fire guts Balogun Market in Lagos Island (PHOTOS)". YNaija. Isi Esene. 27 October 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  2. ^ "Balogun Market". DeltaSky Mag. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Fire Guts Section Of Balogun Market In Lagos". Channels Television. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  4. ^ "Again, Balogun Market on fire, five buildings, goods worth millions engulfed". Nairametrics. 2020-01-29. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  5. ^ Okafor, Obidike (2024-04-09). "Back to back fires in Dosumu, Balogun markets raise safety concerns". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-05-31.