Nigeria: main airports
Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, is served mainly by Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, the country's main commercial hub, and by Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja, the capital, as well as Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Akure, Benin City, Uyo and Sokoto.
The country offers extraordinary cultural diversity, with hundreds of ethnic groups, alongside Nollywood, the world's second largest film industry by number of productions.
Nigeria: recommended activities
Nigeria: visa and entry requirements
Most visitors need a visa; an e-Visa system is active, valid for 90 days from issuance, allowing a single-entry stay of up to 30 days; cost is 160 USD for single entry, 200 USD for multiple entries, 80 USD for transit, with standard processing in 48-72 hours (express in 24 hours for an extra 50 USD).
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory, administered at least 10 days before arrival. Always check the updated requirements before departure.
Nigeria: safety
Lagos and the main cities have significant crime rates, including theft and robbery: prefer organised transport and reliable taxis, avoiding displaying valuables.
Some areas of the country, particularly the north-east (Boko Haram risk) and parts of the Niger Delta, are subject to specific security risks: always check your country's updated travel advisories before departure.
Nigeria: health situation
Yellow fever vaccination is required (mandatory for entry) and hepatitis A and typhoid vaccinations, together with antimalarial prophylaxis for the entire country, are strongly recommended.
Avoid tap water, always preferring sealed bottled water; travel insurance with good health coverage is strongly advisable.
Nigeria: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN). Credit cards are accepted at the main establishments in Lagos and Abuja, less so elsewhere: bring sufficient cash.
The official language is English, alongside hundreds of local languages including Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo. A tip (10%) is appreciated at restaurants and for tourist services.
Nigeria: travel guides
Port Harcourt: the oil of the Niger Delta
Kano: the ancient walled city of the Sahel
Uyo: the new green capital of the Niger Delta
Abuja: the planned capital at the foot of Aso Rock
24 hours in Lagos: what to see
Ibadan: the largest city of precolonial Africa
Sokoto: the seat of Africa's largest Islamic caliphate
Akure: the Yoruba capital of cocoa
