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Road Conditions
Roads in Nigeria are generally in poor condition, causing
damage to vehicles and contributing to hazardous traffic
conditions.
Excessive speed, unpredictable driving habits, and the
lack of basic maintenance and safety equipment on many
vehicles are additional hazards. There are few traffic
lights or stop signs. Motorists seldom yield the right-of-way
and give little consideration to pedestrians and cyclists.
Gridlock is common in urban areas especially in the city
of Lagos known for its "go-slow".
The rainy season from May to October is especially dangerous
because of flooded roads.
Night driving should be avoided for several reasons.
Bandits and police roadblocks are more numerous at night.
Streets are very poorly lit and many vehicles are missing
one or both headlights. Chronic fuel shortages have led
to long lines at service stations which have disrupted
or even blocked traffic for extended periods.
Public Transportation
Public transportation vehicles are both unsafe and overcrowded.
There have been reported incidents of passengers in local
taxis being driven to secluded locations where they are
attacked and robbed. Public transportation should be avoided,
if possible.
Where to Stay
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Air Travel
Several International Airlines travel to Nigeria, and
there are some direct flights to Nigeria from the US.
Airlines in Nigeria have aging fleets and limited technical
capabilities and face serious financial difficulties.
There are concerns that the maintenance and operational
procedures of the local airlines may be inadequate to
ensure passenger safety.
Some multinational corporations maintain contracts with
private air charter companies as an alternative to having
their employees use Nigerian airlines.
Delays or flight cancellations on domestic airlines are
very common as well.
Photography Restrictions
Permission is required to take photographs of government
buildings, airports, bridges or official-looking buildings.
Permission may be obtained from Nigerian security personnel.
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