Lapai Local Government Area (LGA), with its headquarters in Lapai Town, is located in the Niger East Senatorial District. It was created in 1991, covering an area of about 3,020 square kilometers. The population stands at about 117,021 (2006 census), with projections for 2022 reaching around 200,700.
Agriculture remains the primary economic activity, with crops such as yam, cassava, and maize being grown in the region. Lapai is also home to the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, a key educational institution.
The postal code is 911102, and the geo-coordinates are 8.6666° N latitude and 6.6000° E longitude.