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Singles in Ikeja

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About Ikeja

  • Ikeja is part of the Lagos urban area, about 17 km from the centre.
  • About 310,000 people live here.
  • Towns nearby: Ota (16 km), Ijoko (18 km) and Iyesi (19 km).

First-date ideas for Ikeja

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Ikeja. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Ikeja: questions and answers

How far around Ikeja can I search?

Within 50 km of Ikeja there are 15 towns and cities — Lagos, Ota and Shagamu among them — with more than 16 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Ikeja free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Ikeja and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Ikeja real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Ikeja?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Nigeria or abroad.

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