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steffi
Oct 15th 2009
I'm heading to Nigeria for work and will be alone for a few days of my trip. I'll be in Lagos for 3 days. Can anyone tell me if it's safe for a woman to be travelling on her own in Nigeria and Lagos? I'm a bit nervous as I've heard a lot of conflicting stories of crime. Can anyone please give me a proper answer?

Thank you
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trippointer
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Oct 16th 2009
Steffi, Nigeria is perfectly safe for women to travel even if they are alone. However, take the usual precautions you'll normally take in any foreign country. Port Harcourt,(Rivers State) Bayelsa, Delta and Edo states are a bit restive presently, so take xtra care and endeavour to always have a guide with you in these places. outside of these places Nigeria is very peaceful, accommodating and fun-filled!

If you will be in Lagos be sure to take ONLY the red cabs. If in Abuja, take only the Abuja city cabs. Transact your currency xchange in a bank or a bureau de change, NOT WITH SOME TOUTS BY THE ROAD-SIDE.

Should you need any further assistance please, call: +2348023103243 and I'll be glad to be of help.

Please, enjoy your stay.
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steffi
Oct 16th 2009
I feel much better about my trip to Lagos now and I think I'll be taking your phone number with me!

Many thanks - steffi
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Rose
Oct 17th 2009
i will be posted to nigeria for a period of 3 months or maybe more. Accommodation and transport all taken care off. A bit worried on the cost of living there, heard its quite expensive.cost of food & drinks (non alcohol)what currency would you recommend me using. are there places you could visit and buy things to bring home.
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trippointer
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Oct 25th 2009
To Rose:
Nigeria can be expensive a lil bit, but, if you carefully choose the restaurants you'll eat at, i think the costing would be more or less same with, if not cheaper than similar class in other climes. The USD, GBP and EURO are widely accepted and easily convertible. Depending on the areas you will be visiting and mementos you intend taking with you, there are diverse markets to buy from.

Should you need any further assistance please, call: +2348023103243 and I'll be glad to be of help.

Please, enjoy your stay.
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G3
Nov 11th 2009
My husband and myself will be in Abuja for an year or so. I am an indian. Is it a safe place to stay. And is there an indian population. Do they have indian stores. We are purely vegetarian
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pinky
5 days ago
hi!
I am very worried i'l be coming for lagos for 2years, i feel bit of scared... like crime,point of security etc.. can you guide me... 60k naira is it enough for a month.
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pinky
5 days ago
how far from west africa to south africa?
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trippointer
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2 days ago
To G3:
Nigeria is a very safe place to stay, moreso, your destination:Abuja, is probably one of the best places from the security standpoint. There are plenty Indian stores and Abuja boast of a vibrant Indian Community, though not as much as Lagos.

There are a sizeable number of Nigerian that are vegetarians, so, getting to satisfying your culinary desires should not pose a problem.

Bienvennue and Bon Appetit!
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trippointer
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2 days ago
To Pinky:
Lagos, is safer than most African Countries' Capital. Observe the usual precautions you will even if you were in your home country. 60k for a month depend on what your expenses are: Do you have your own transport? will you be staying in an hotel? How about your feeding arrangement? Would you be clubbing occasionally? anyway, 60k is roughly USD400, so do the maths.

Should you need any further assistance please, call: +2348023103243 and I'll be glad to be of help.

Please, enjoy your stay.
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2 days ago
To Pinky:
West Africa to South africa is +/- 8hrs by flight.
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