Nigeria

Nigeria

Nigeria Travel Tips

G-Free Travel Rating

5/10

Major Airport

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

(LOS)

Official Language

English

Currency:

Naira

Power Outlets:

Types D & G

Eating Gluten Free in Nigeria

Because we stayed in a compound, we had a dedicated chef so we were able to speak directly with them about the ingredients that were used when preparing the meals. Not all meals were created equal with what was gluten free and a few nights were very limited on what was available. This got better the longer we stayed. The Park Inn by Radisson was able to accommodate gluten free without a hitch.

Best Time to Visit Nigeria

Like all other African countries, Nigeria has a wet and dry season. The best time to visit would be during their dry season, November to January.
Please always check conflict potential and other travel advisories prior to your departure.

Entry Requirements

Passport: 6-month validity on your passport with at least 1 blank page
VISA: Yes. Must be obtained from a Nigerian embassy or consulate prior to travel.
- ~$160
- We flew to New York City to obtain ours.
Vaccinations: Yellow Fever and Polio.
- If going to an area in the Meningitis belt, make sure you’re up to date on all meningococcal vaccines.
- If unable to get the Yellow Fever vaccine, then an approved waiver is required.

African fried food dish. Grilled chicken with plantain. Nigerian cuisine.

Interesting facts about Nigeria

- Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa with more than 213 million people.
  - It has over 500 indigenous languages with English being the official language.
- Nigeria houses the “twin capital in the world”
  - The city of Igbo-Ora has the highest rate of birthed twins in the world coming in at 150 birthed twins out of 1000 births.
  - Tales from this region believe that it comes from the diet of the women. The chemicals found in the peels of the yams they eat may include hormones that help in the production of multiple ovulations.
- Nigeria’s film production (Nollywood) far out produces United States Hollywood
  - Their average budget for film production is $7,500-$13,000 compared to Hollywood’s average budget of greater than $6.5 million.
- Home to one of the most vulnerable rain forests remaining on the planet. The Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary preservation is critical to numerous endangered species including the Cross River Gorilla and the Nigeria-Cameroon Chimpanzee.
  - It is on a slow decline with over 1000 illegal farms in the preserve and illegal hunting occurring within and around its borders. Currently there is no political will to help resolve these current issues.