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Nigeria information
โน๏ธย General Information about Nigeria
About Nigeria
Nigeria uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type D and Type G.
The languages that are typically spoken are English
Nigeria uses the Nigerian naira (symbol: ?), code NGN.Banknotes come in denominations of 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 nairas. Naira is subdivided into 100 kobos. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 nairas and 50 kobos.
Automatic teller machines are rare in Nigeria. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Nigeria is on average 2.7 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Nigeria is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
You can buy a SIM card for about 7,693.07 NGN, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: 9mobile, Airtel, Glo or MTN. Nigeria uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Nigeria upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Nigeria, dial +, then 234 (the country code for Nigeria), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Nigeria, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 1 .
In Nigeria you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 120 km/h (74 mph) on motorways, 120 km/h (74 mph) on expressways, 40 km/h (24 mph) in all built-up areas and 80 km/h (49 mph) on undivided highways.
๐ย What time is it in Nigeria?
12:58:00
๐ย Do I need visa for Nigeria?
For American travelers it is necessary to apply for a visa at the consulate of Nigeria, this process can take a long time so we recommend you to do it well in advance
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Nigeria?
Temperatures in Nigeria (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Nigeria
๐ย What regulations are in Nigeria?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Maize.
Timber.
Raw hides and skins.
Scrap metals.
Unprocessed rubber latex and rubber lamps.
Artefacts and antiquities.
Wildlife classified as endangered species and their derivative products, including crocodiles, elephants, lizards, eagles, monkeys, zebras, and lions.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 grams of all tobacco products.
Other items:284mL of perfume.
Other items:Unused personal goods and gifts up to a value of NGN50,000. This does not include jewellery, photographic equipment, electronic and other luxury goods.
Other items:Personal effects such as clothing, jewellery, cameras, and toys. Jewellery should be declared in writing to avoid problems at departure.
Other items:Pilgrims may bring in a reasonable amount of Zamzam water for personal use.
Live or dead birds, including frozen poultry.
Pork and beef.
Bird eggs.
Refined vegetable oils and fats.
Cane or beet sugar, and chemically pure sucrose.
Cocoa butter, powder and cakes.
Spaghetti and noodles.
Fruit juice in retail packs.
Water, including mineral and aerated containing added sugar or sweeteners.
Bagged cement.
Specific medicines are prohibited, including paracetamol, chloroquine, multivitamins and aspirin. For further information, please visit the Nigeria Customs ServiceImport Prohibition List.
Waste pharmaceuticals.
Soaps and detergents.
Mosquito repellent coils.
Retreaded tyres.
Corrugated paper and paper boards.
Telephone recharge cards and vouchers.
Carpets and textile floor coverings.
Hollow glass bottles with a capacity exceeding 150mL.
Ball point pens.
All pharmaceutical must be in hand luggage and declared on arrival.
Plants and seeds must be declared or checked in advance with the Plant Quarantine Service.
Cats and dogs need a health certificate and proof of rabies certificate issued at place of origin.
Health regulations
Zika may be a risk in Nigeria. Because of the risk of birth defects in babies born to women who were infected with Zika while pregnant, women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should discuss their travel plans with their doctor. For further information on this recommendation, please visit the CDC Zika Risk in Countries with Endemic Zika.
Chikungunya, dengue, African tick-bite fever, and African trypanosomiasis (African sleeping sickness) are diseases carried by insects that occur in Nigeria. For information on disease prevention, please visit the CDCย Insect Protection Advice.
H5N1 Avian Influenza has been reported in Nigeria. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu Advice.
Many countries in Africa have high incidence rates of tuberculosis (TB). For further information, please visit the CDCTuberculosis Advice.
Many countries in Africa have high HIV prevalence rates. For further information, please visit the CDC HIV Advice.