The Nigeria Business Travel Guide presents a variety of valuable travel information and tools to assist business travellers. The guide contains facts on the Nigeria, visa information, business customs, useful tips and other resources. A good knowledge of other cultures, languages, customs and traditions can be of great importance to business travellers and give a real advantage to ensuring a successful business trip.
Nigeria Guide
Quick Facts on Nigeria
Nigeria Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Travel Advice and Tips
Public Holidays
Nigeria Map
Nigeria Weather
Currency Converter & Travel Money Exchange
Nigeria Flights
Travel Insurance
Quick Facts on Nigeria
Country: Nigeria
Capital: Abuja
Currency: Naira
Population: 120 Million
Area total: 923,750 sq km
Languages: English, Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa.
Time Zone: GMT +1
Electricity: 240V 50Hz
Dialling Code: 234
GDP: USD 216.8bn (2010)
Religion: Christianity, Muslim and Traditional.
Political System: Federal Republic
Internet Domain: .ng
Nigeria Travel Advice
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers travellers useful advice when travelling to Nigeria. You can find further information on entry requirements for Nigeria, advice on local laws and customs, health considerations, tips on safety and security and the address and contact details of the British High Commission in Nigeria. The information is regularly updated making it a useful resource to get the latest travel advice and information on Nigeria for both business and leisure travellers. For more information please see: Nigeria Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
Everyone apart from Nigerian passport holders is required to have a valid visa. Please note visa requirements are subject to change with changes in requirements and rules for further information please see: Nigeria Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Business dress is smart, a suit is fine but wearing a tie is not as rigid as is the case in some other countries. It is important to be on time for business meetings whilst acknowledging the hosts may be delayed. Business cards are exchanged usually at the start of the meeting, seniority and hierarchy are taken seriously. People are addressed with their proper titles, would need to wait for any change to this to be initiated by the hosts. There may be some small talk that could centre on neutral topics, prior to moving on to business matters in meetings.
Travel Advice and Tips
Most trips to Nigeria for both business visitors and tourists are more likely to go without incident provided sensible and appropriate precautions are taken. There are incidents of robbery and car-jackings, it is important not to show any valuables in public and bring attention to yourself. The Foreign office has warnings against travel to the Niger Delta and surrounding areas with the security situation volatile. Tourists have been targeted by scams resulting in the loss of substantial amounts of cash, it is advisable to remain alert and vigilant to avoid getting caught up in unwanted incidents.
Travel Checklist: See our Travellers Checklist containing useful tips and reminders to ensure you have everything you will need on your trip.
Travel Vaccinations: It is recommended you check with your GP whether you require any travel vaccinations up to eight weeks before you travel. For more information and advice on travel vaccinations please see the NHS Fit for Travel website.
Tipping: If service charge is not included usually around 10%
Hours of Business:
For Businesses:
07.30 to 17.30 Monday to Friday
NOTE: In the Northern States there may be some variations on the opening and closing times for businesses to those shown above.
Public Holidays
Public Holidays (2012):
January 1: New Year’s Day
February 5: Mouloud
April 6 :Good Friday
April 8: Easter
April 9: Easter Monday
May 1: Worker’s Day
August 19: Eid al-fitr
October 1: Independence Day
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Boxing Day
Nigeria Map
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Nigeria Weather
Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.
