Key facts
Nigeria is a country located in Western Africa. There are 4 countries (Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger) that Nigeria shares its borders with.
English is an official language in Nigeria. It means that if you speak it, you would be able to communicate with almost everyone. If not, it is highly recommended that you acquire some basic English before traveling to Nigeria.
The national currency in Nigeria is Nigerian naira (NGN). The naira (₦) is subdivided into 100 kobo.
Nigerian
Banknotes
₦5₦10₦20₦50₦100₦200₦500₦1000
Nigerian
Coins
₦1₦250
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Nigeria is 41.69 Mbps and mobile is 60.52 Mbs.The global average is 194.02 Mbps and 126.09 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Nigeria.16.15 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Nigeria, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Nigeria. Type D is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Nigeria will celebrate 10 national public holidays. The next one National Youth Day will take place on November 1.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s DayNew Year’s Day | |
| March 29, 2024Moving holiday | Good FridayGood Friday | |
| April 1, 2024Moving holiday | Easter MondayEaster Monday | |
| May 1, 2024Moving holiday | Workers’ DayWorkers’ Day | |
| May 27, 2024Moving holiday | Children’s DayChildren’s Day | |
| June 12, 2024Moving holiday | Democracy DayDemocracy Day | |
| October 1, 2024Moving holiday | National DayNational Day | |
| November 1, 2024Moving holiday | National Youth DayNational Youth Day | |
| December 25, 2024Moving holiday | Christmas DayChristmas Day | |
| December 26, 2024Moving holiday | Boxing DayBoxing Day |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Nigeria?
There are Mariott hotels in Lagos.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Nigeria.
There are no IHG hotels in Nigeria.
The Best Western hotel chain operates in Nigeria.
There are Radisson hotels in 2 cities: Abeokuta and Lagos.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Nigeria.
What fast food chains are present in Nigeria?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Nigeria.
The KFC chain operates in Nigeria.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Nigeria.
The Subway chain does not operate in Nigeria.
The Domino’s Pizza chain operates in Nigeria.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Nigeria.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Abuja?
Weather data for Abuja (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems The subway system is available in Lagos.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Nigeria
Sources
- Nigeria Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Nigeria (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
The products are only for your own use or consumption, or as a present for members of your household. They may not be imported for commercial purposes under any circumstances.
Alcohol allowance
- One bottle (1L) of spirits
- One bottle (1L) of wine
Tobacco allowance
- 200 grammes of tobacco products
Sources
- Passenger’a Concessions (Nigeria Customs Service)
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)