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My daughter and I are planning on visiting her father in Lagos in a few months. This will be our first time going and her first time seeing him in 2 years (she'll be 5) and I was wondering if you guys could give me any tips before leaving? Thanks A lot!

Hi... I will be traveling to South Africa next month and will be transferring from the US through Lagos onto South Africa. Can anyone tell me if I will need a visa in Lagos? I do not plan on leaving the airport but was told that I still might need a visa. Thanks, Henry

Don't laugh please! Met a girl online three months ago who is in Benin and who is a US citizen working there in a UNICEF charity as an accountant. I am bringing her here to Texas for a relationship, etc. She will fly out of Lagos next week to Dallas. I asked her how much money she needs just for personal expenses not the airfare. She said it is required that she have1,000 for Due Procedures with her in case of emergency. She has a US passport. I don't believe this story and it is not the money because I had planned to send her some anyhow but I do not want to be scammed. Is this possibly true? Thanks and again, do not laugh!

Hi guys, after reading the reviews on Lagos nightlife i noticed alot of the post are pretty outdated. im traveling to Lagos on a volunteer placement and just wanted to find out where the decent clubs, bars and resturants are and decently priced of course. ive heared there are are few in ikeja and on Lagos island but i dont know where excatly any recommendations?? thanks

Hi folks, I could have a job opportunity, therefore I shoud have to move to Lagos... I've read in this web-site that the situation there is not the best... I mean, I should move with my family (wife and child) and what I've read I'm not relax at all... I'm concern about that people are not friedly or better they will be friendly just because they will plan to "stab your back"... I would like to ask also what about prices? Food? I mean normal stuff that human being needs every day.... I will be very grateful to who wants to clear my thoughts. Best regards

hi i have to move to Lagos in 2 weeks for my job.may be sound stupid question but it is safe for After read all those revue and article online i am very concern!! i still have few days to remove my position thank you all la

is anybody planing to travel to Nigeria in March?

Hi, I'm going to Abuja via Lagos in a couple of weeks. I'll be arriving on an international flight into Lagos (LOS) and then connecting on a connecting flight from LOS to Abuja. I have a few questions which I would appreciate your help with: 1. I'm considering Arik Air for the domestic flight. Is it considered a reliable airline? as in on time departures? 2. I want to buy the domestic flight ticket online. How much time should I leave between arriving into LOS and departing from the domestic terminal in LOS? Is one hour sufficient as I only have carry on luggage. 3. Is the domestic terminal attached to the international terminal or do I need to take a taxi? Which taxi is the official one? Thanks

My mother has met a man from Lagos Nigeria and in July she will be traveling there to marry him, my concern is I have not heard of any good things about Lagos. I am wondering should she be traveling there alone or if she should even be trusting the person she is going there to marry and see. I do want her to be happy but I don't want her to also be in any danger while she is over there. She is not in the best of health with her back and she will not be able to fight off any one she comes in bad contact with.I also don't know much about this man who has seem to stolen her heart and said of course all the right things she wants to hear.

Hi! I go to Nigeria in November for three weeks and might need to change some Euros, since I don't have enough USD with me (I'm already on the road). I read one should not take anything else than USD into Nigeria, but I am wondering if it is still hard to get Naria for Euros... Anyone had experiences in changing Euros? If yes, where? What about the rate? THanks a lot, stefan

I have been told by some people that you must pay a1900 fee to leave lagos no matter what airline you use for your departure. Othes have said that the 1900 dollar fee is a scam. I would like to know the truth. Is this true or is it a scam? Thank you for your reply....

Do I Really Need to Take Anti-Malaria Tablets In Lagos ? I can hardly imagine that in the (such big) city of Lagos there are malaria-mosquitos in such a number and such active like outside the city. Can I survive my 2 Weeks stay in Lagos without concerns about malaria.? I don't like to use medecine, if it is not necessary. I cannot imagine, all Europeans and Americans on working contract in Lagos taking anti-malaria for a duration of months or even years of contract... Best Regards Leo

Hi Im a female visiting Lagos Nigeria by myself meeting someone there. Would like to have all the tips that you can share. How is the money exchange rate their dollar to our dollar what does it look like do they have change? DO I take credit card? Should you take cash or exchange before leaving how much should you take in cash and in nira what are the cheap but nice hotel? Should I do this on line in the states or get one when I get there? I will stay two weeks.Where the best place to eat close to american food. Where is the safest place to keep your Id,passport,visa while there day&night whom do I trust to travel with while there... how can you rent a car or go about getting a driver..What type of suitcase should I travel with? How do I dress what not to wear do I take jewery type of shoes to wear? What will the temp. be around Jan,Feb,Mar, or April it will be for only two weeks . How is the water and I no I left out so, much just have no ideal what to expect asking for your help Thank you so,so, much with all the info you can share sandid1@comcast.net

I would like ot know what to expect at customs when i goto nigeria in Nov and how bad or good it is and why do i need cash i have debit card that can be used there any were and my husband will be meeting me with cash him self but i want ot know the horries frist of all and what is all need to get threw customs what documents thank you bluehawaiiopie@yahoo.com

Is it true you have to have a certain amount of money to show at the airport before they will let you into Lagos Nigeria?

Can you give me any directions? I have lived in Lagos for a month, Lekki phase I. Thanks

No special requirements are observed here. In fact, what most of the girls who frequent these places were would make your hair stand attention. Can somebody shed some light on this??? Is it not advisable to go to a bar in Lagos? Thanks!

Help!!! I'm traveling to Shagamu in a few weeks and flying into Lagos. I will be staying for one week. I have never been to Nigeria before so here are my questions: 1. Cash or credit card? 2. What is the exchange ratio for naira to the u.s. dollar? 2. What are the names of some good hotels in Lagos? (I may need to stay 1 or 2 nights in Lagos). 3. Are there any decent hotels near the airport in Lagos?

You mention that people carry large amounts of cash notes with them..You also say that these notes develop an unattractive smell to them. Does this mean that credit cards are not readily accepted? Is cash money the only way to pay for things in Lagos? It is not possible to use a credit card instead of cash? Thank you for any help that you can give me.

How is the transport Lagos-Cameroon? Is there a traintrack? What does it cost?

I will be spending a night in Lagos and i don't know anybody there and i haven't got a lot of cash to spend,please I need a place to lay my head i hear Lagos is very dangerous Can somebody give me the name of a hotel/motel that costs between 2500 and 3000 naira a night that is clean and has some security please??? Thank You.

how to travel from lagos to cotonou in security?

hello there.. i am thinking to go to nigeria to visit one of my friend at my hollyday. i wonder if the clubs and restaurants in lagos are fun to go or not ?? can anyone who knows lagos or nigeria advise me some pls ????

what is BTA in nigeria? my fiancee told me that he and his son was being ask a BTA to show in custom and if they do not have it they cannot board the plane. he is a US expat? please advice

Me and my boyfriend got an offer from Nigeria. We really wanna go there, but here there's some thing we wanna make sure before we make the final decision. Hope you guys can help us...many thanks :) 1. How much is the living expenses per month in USD? (etc. eating) 2. If we go there, we gonna stay in Victoria Island, heard that is the safest place in Lagos, but how safe is that? Can i go shopping alone in the Mall? 3. Is the crime very bad there? 4. Will that be easy if i wanna travel around Nigeria out of Lagos?

Hi, everyone. I have been asked to help setup a internet cafe in Lagos. The person involved will pay for my return flight. I will pay for my own accomandation. Help setup the internet cafe. Then fly home again. I would like to help but am unsure what to do. Is it safe in lagos. What are the people like ? I will help train local people to run the internet and use windows operating systems. I only have four days. What I would really like to know is ? If I wanted to leave early, for whatever reason, can I book a flight home myself. How much do I have to pay in local taxes to leave the country. Many thanks, in advance. HD

has anyone ever tried the thai restaurant Pattaya in VI?

How can i get the phone number for the Oceanview Restaurant in Lagos, Nigeria located on victoria island? I have tried every website and can only get an address.

is this address a real one or not??? oke ita street onigbongbo maryland, ikeja, lagos 2340? i looked on maps on sites here but could not find a thing... please can anyone HELP.

I want to know where Rugged and Tu-baba hang out like Tony tetuila who is always in do it all