Bogobiri House | |
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General information | |
Type | Hotel and Restaurant |
Address | 9, Maitama Street, Ikoyi [1] |
Town or city | Lagos |
Country | Nigeria |
Coordinates | 6°26′36″N3°25′27″E / 6.4433°N 3.4242°E |
Completed | 2003 |
Owner | Tola Akerele |
Website | |
http://www.bogobiri.com |
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