General Country Information 🌍
In numbers… 📐
Weather ⛅
Language and Education 🔬
Well-being 💉
Safety 👮
Transportation ✈️
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.25 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $300/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $0.45/l |
| Rental car | $25/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 7.5% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 16.61/MBits |
| Tld | .ng |
| Free wifi | 4/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 35.3% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 56.7% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type D, Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Shoprite |
| Pharmacy | Medplus |
| Drugstore | HealthPlus |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 12 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 6/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jollof Rice | A spicy rice dish made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and meat | $5-$10 |
| Egusi Soup | A thick soup made with ground melon seeds, vegetables, and meat | $5-$10 |
| Amala and Ewedu | A dish made with amala (a type of yam flour) and ewedu (a type of leafy green) | $5-$10 |
| Fufu and Egusi | A dish made with fufu (a type of starchy dough) and egusi soup | $5-$10 |
| Moi Moi | A steamed bean pudding made with black-eyed peas | $2-$5 |
| Akara | A fried bean cake made with black-eyed peas | $1-$3 |
| Suya | A grilled meat skewer | $1-$3 |
| Chin Chin | A fried dough snack | $1-$3 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Wine | A slightly alcoholic beverage made from the sap of palm trees | 1-2 |
| Kunu | A non-alcoholic beverage made from fermented millet or sorghum | 0.5-1 |
| Zobo | A non-alcoholic beverage made from dried hibiscus flowers | 0.5-1 |
| Chapman | A non-alcoholic beverage made from a mix of fruit juices, soda, and grenadine | 1-2 |
| Star Beer | A popular lager beer | 1-2 |
| Guinness | A popular stout beer | 2-3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adire Fabric | A colorful, hand-dyed cotton fabric | $10-$20 per yard |
| Batik Fabric | A wax-resist dyeing technique that creates intricate patterns | $15-$25 per yard |
| Calabash | A hollowed-out gourd used for storage or decoration | $5-$10 each |
| Cowrie Shells | Small, white shells that are often used in jewelry and crafts | $1-$5 per bag |
| Leather Goods | Handcrafted leather bags, wallets, and shoes | $20-$50 each |
| Masks | Wooden or metal masks that are used in traditional ceremonies and dances | $15-$30 each |
| Pottery | Handcrafted pottery items, such as bowls, plates, and vases | $10-$25 each |
| Wood Carvings | Intricate wood carvings that depict people, animals, and scenes from Nigerian life | $20-$50 each |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year. |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
| Easter Monday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
| Workers’ Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers to the economy. |
| Democracy Day | June 12 | Commemorates the return of democracy to Nigeria in 1999. |
| Independence Day | October 1 | Celebrates Nigeria’s independence from British rule in 1960. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A day of rest and relaxation after Christmas Day. |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The Punch |
| Online news | Premium Times |
| Tv | Channels TV |
| Radio | Radio Nigeria |