Lapai is a Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria, adjoining the Federal Capital Territory.

Its headquarters are in the town of Lapai on the A124 highway in the west of the area at 9°03′00″N 6°34′00″E / 9.05000°N 6.56667°E / 9.05000; 6.56667.

[1] Lapai is traditionally inhabited by the Muslim Nupe People.

Throughout the year, the area's temperature varies, ranging from 62 °F to 94 °F, with sporadic excursions below 56 °F or above 101 °F.

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