Lagos Travel Forum

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

I'm coming to Lagos in November and need a wheelchair van. I use an electric chair and can't get around in a car. email me if you do or have other wheelchair tips. joe_conmiass@yahoo.com

I am planning a trip to Lagos hopefully the end of March 07 and am researching the visa. One of the requirments is to attach a photocopy of return/flight booking/itinerary with the visa application. Now, on the chance that the visa is denied there is a good chance that I will lose the money for the ticket as I will not be able to refund the ticket. I am from Canada. Can anyone suggest how they have approached this situation? Is my only alternative to purchase a refundable ticket which I know is very expensive? Anna

Hello, I urgently need to know if there is such thing as the "Links Hotels and Suites", Lagos Nigeria. Please email me at: starmiribai@yahoo.com.au
If you know anything about Links, it would be very, very much appreciated!!
Yours Sincerely, Miribai

Hi everyone..y fiance and i are planning to go to Nigeria to get married later on this year ad have been doing some research. One problem though is getting information on reception halls. The church we plan on using is all set, but we're not too satisfied witht he hall they are proving,a s they are not even giving much details on it. What are our options on reception halls....in Festac town and what are their price range....do any of them have internet web sites?....Also, I heard about some accomodations called chalets or something to that effect...does anyone know what those are and how much they run..and once again where we could get information on those. Thanks!

Hi,
Is there somebody how know the bar/restaurant named: "le chat" in LAGOS?
Could you give me the address and phone number?
Thanks.
Cedric.

Hello all,
I am wondering how hard it would be for a 27 year old blonde, attractive, white american women to get a job in Lagos and make say 900 american dollars, to get back to the USA ? In addition, what is the environment like meaning how safe is it really for her there ? Please let me know any more information that may be helpful, a friend of mine is currently there-- Thank you all

i am a woman in the united states. Who wants to come over there to marry my fiance. How do i go about doing that? Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Hi All,
I'm traveling to Lagos on 16th October. I'll be there for about 3 to 4 weeks. I have my business contacts there who'll make all accomodation arrangements. But I'd like to get some general tips about Lagos and Nigeria.
I'll have a lot of free time during the weekends, so I'm looking for some nice things to do...
Is there anything that I cannot miss? Anywhere that I have to go?
Also, anything that I should not do? Or any place that I should avoid?
Is there a wildlife safari nearby?
How is the nightlife?
Any tips and info would be useful... also, if any other travelers there are looking for some drinking buddy or a safari partner - I'm here!

Thanks a lot for your reply...

hi all i'll be going to lagos in the near future and lots of gossip about the safety is in the air, so as usual i turn to my trusty vter to give me the real news
the gossip is that a bus carrying british airways crew was attacked???!!! is that true and is it really that dangerous ???? what will be the safe thing to do while enjoying the country ,thanks a lot

Any scheduled bus that runs from Lagos to Cotonou, Benin? How much does it cost to get a shared taxi?

I'am hunting for a travel agent in the lagos area or near the airport. The one that I had try to steal my money. will give his company later. I have a good friend there and trying to get her back to the USA. If you know of a travel agent to be trusted please let me ASAP.

Thanks yall and good traveling
Sandy B

Greetings Everyone!

I will be traveling to Lagos, Nigeria next month and had heard that when going through customs that I should give money to the employees who are examining my luggage. If this is true, how much money is appropiate to give to them? Thanks so much your input on this and I look forward to hearing your responses as well as any other advice you can give me about Lagos.

Does the road '53 china ave' exist in Lagos,Nigeria