ld and were built during the colonial era using Brazillian architecture. The area has a number of notable buildings like the Nigerian Railway Corporation headquarters, post offices, the popular Oyingbo market is located in Ebute Metta and it is also a major bus terminal on the Lagos Mainland. The standard of living here is not expensive.

A mini flat is a type of apartment that has a two room with one serving as the living room while the other serves as the bedroom. Other compartments of the mini flat include; the kitchen, toilet and bathroom which is usually made as one. The mini flat help to demarcate the living room, unlike the self-contain where one room serves as both the living room and the bedroom. It creates a homely place for visitors and also helps to keep your privacy.