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Lagos beaches, once a free escape from city chaos, are now luxury zones with steep entry fees—forcing locals, especially informal workers, to pay up to 25,000 naira for what used to be accessible. Driven by the government’s “megacity” push to attract tourism and revenue, privatization is turning public spaces into pricey private ventures, sparking outrage over affordability and access. While the state cashes in as Nigeria’s top revenue earner, everyday residents feel priced out of nature’s simple joys, raising urgent questions: Who benefits—and at what cost to the people?

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