Travel Story and Pictures from Nigeria

Oyingbo Market
Life in Nigeria revolves much around markets, so the best place to see every day life and meet the locals, is ... [more]
Shitta-Bey Mosque
One of the oldest mosques in Nigeria, what makes the Shitta-Bey mosque special is that initially, you might not ... [more]
Jaekel House
A mansion of the former superintendent of the Nigerian Railways, Jaekel House is a unique place of tranquillity ... [more]
Makoko
A world in its own right, Makoko is often understandably referred to as Venice of Africa, and is both a photogenic ... [more]
Kano tanneries
In one part of the old city of Kano, you can find bassins where clothes are coloured indigo, as well as tanneries ... [more]
Kano Emir Palace
Dating back centuries, the Emir Palace of Kano offers an insight in a monarchical world of succession and feuds, ... [more]
Dala Hill
The cradle of the modern city of Kano, Dala Hill in the north of the city is a logical place to built a settlement, ... [more]
Dutse
An easy day trip from Kano, Dutse is a fascinating, yet modest town with a brilliant Emir Palace showcasing the ... [more]
Zaria
Known for Islamic scholarship, trade, and skilled artisans, Zaria also boasts a photogenic old city centre with ... [more]
Ramin Saura sandpit
An unusual destination easily overlooked, the Ramin Saura sandpit gives an insight into the basics of building ... [more]
Daura
The mother city of Hausa identity, founded on a legendary story of a prince and his queen, Daura also offers traditional ... [more]
Idanre Hills
In a valley defined by granite domes, the top of Idanre Hills gives you a fascinating insight into what once was ... [more]
Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove
One of Nigeria's most sacred places can be found on an island in a river in the south: the Osun Osogbo Sacred ... [more]
Erin Ijesha waterfall
Hidden in a natural setting of forested and steep hills, the seven waterfalls at Erin Ijesha invite visitors to ... [more]
Ikija Town
An unplanned walk through Ikija Town showed us some remarkable buildings and houses in between big granite boulders, ... [more]
Badagry
Nowadays, Badagry is a lively Nigerian town, but the history of the slave trade is never far, and it offers the ... [more]

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Capital	Abuja
Population	237,53 mln
Surface	923,768 sq km

Languages	English, Hausa, Yoruba, and other languages
UTC offset	UTC+1
Currency	Nairas (NGN)

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