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Lagos is the most populous city in Nigeria with the metropolitan area estimated 300 square km. The city is a group of islands endowed with creeks and a lagoon. Read more...
Kaduna
Kaduna was founded by the British in 1913 and in 1967, it became the capital of the then North-Central State, which was later renamed Kaduna State in 1976. Read more...
Enugu
The name Enugu comes from the two Igbo words enu Ugwu, or top of the hill. The people of Enugu belong largely to the Igbo ethnic group, which is one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria. Read more
Abuja
Established as the new federal capital territory in 1976, Abuja covers an area of 3,000-sq mi (7,770-sq km) of undulating grasslands in a scenic valley. Read more...
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Sheraton Hotel
With 60 luxuriously furnished Guest Rooms, Sheraton Hotel offers a serene and beautiful environment for both relaxation and serious business. More...
With 60 luxuriously furnished Guest Rooms, Sheraton Hotel offers a serene and beautiful environment for both relaxation and serious business. More...
Bolingo Hotel, Abuja
Conveniently located at the entrance to Abuja, Bolingo Hotel is all you need to make your stay in Abuja a memorable one. More...
Conveniently located at the entrance to Abuja, Bolingo Hotel is all you need to make your stay in Abuja a memorable one. More...
Nicon Luxury, Abuja
With 253 luxuriously comfortable guest rooms, the hotel is a paradise on earth! More...
With 253 luxuriously comfortable guest rooms, the hotel is a paradise on earth! More...
Protea Hotel VIP Suites
Elegantly standing in the picturesque city of Bauchi, the hotel stands out unique. More...
Elegantly standing in the picturesque city of Bauchi, the hotel stands out unique. More...
Transcorp Hilton Hotel
Explore west African culture or laze by the pool at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel located in the heart of Nigeria capital, Abuja. More...
Explore west African culture or laze by the pool at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel located in the heart of Nigeria capital, Abuja. More...
Calabar
Calabar is an historic seaport city and former slave trading post, strategically located on the Atlantic Coast near the Cameroon border. The capital of Nigeria's Cross River State and considered the future superstar of West African tourism. Read more
Warri
With a population of over a million people, Warri is a major oil city as well as a major port city in Nigeria and it serves as the cargo transit point between the Niger River and the Atlantic Ocean. Read more
Nigeria has a variety of delicious and nutritious food made from fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood and their preparation depends greatly on the types of the food. Food and drinks in Nigeria is more of geographical location, tribes or ethnic groups. This is so because Nigeria is a big country with more than 250 different tribes and this simply means that the country has more than 200 variety of local food and drinks.
Generally, there are some common food stuff such as rice, beans or peas, plantain etc; that are being eaten all over the country. However, a visit to Nigeria will enable you to experience traditional Nigerian food and no matter what your taste is, Nigeria has something for you to suit your appetite.
Generally, there are some common food stuff such as rice, beans or peas, plantain etc; that are being eaten all over the country. However, a visit to Nigeria will enable you to experience traditional Nigerian food and no matter what your taste is, Nigeria has something for you to suit your appetite.
Nigerian food is typical of that found throughout West Africa, with regional variations. In the north, meat is more popular than in other areas.
There are restaurants of all varieties all over the country offering food such as pounded yam, rice & beans, jollof and fried rice etc. Although there are self-service cafes, mainly in department stores, most restaurants have table service.
Alcohol is not expensive, and larger hotels and clubs have bars and cocktail lounges.
To enjoy Nigerian traditional food such as pounded yam, yam flour, meat stew etc, it is advisabe to visit the local restaurants where these food are being served.
There are restaurants of all varieties all over the country offering food such as pounded yam, rice & beans, jollof and fried rice etc. Although there are self-service cafes, mainly in department stores, most restaurants have table service.
Alcohol is not expensive, and larger hotels and clubs have bars and cocktail lounges.
To enjoy Nigerian traditional food such as pounded yam, yam flour, meat stew etc, it is advisabe to visit the local restaurants where these food are being served.
While the fast food industry is facing a period of recession in Europe and the United States, in Nigeria it is an entirely different situation. Food outlets are springing up like mushrooms in every nook and cranny of the country’s major cities.
Fast food outlets such as Mr Bigg's - Nigeria's McDonalds, Tantalizers, Tastee Fried Chicken - Nigeria's KFC, and many others are all over the country.
These fast food outlets sell meat pie, scotch eggs, sugared doughnut, fried chicken, hamburgers, Nigerian delicacies and soft drinks.
Fast food outlets such as Mr Bigg's - Nigeria's McDonalds, Tantalizers, Tastee Fried Chicken - Nigeria's KFC, and many others are all over the country.
These fast food outlets sell meat pie, scotch eggs, sugared doughnut, fried chicken, hamburgers, Nigerian delicacies and soft drinks.
Both a feast for the eye and a sensation to the palate, most of the hotel restaurants in Nigerian cities offer delicious European and other foreign dishes. You will experience a sublime food and wine experience that finds its fitting complement in the luxurious elegance of Nigerian hotels.
You can also dine on traditional Nigerian cuisine at most of the hotels. There are lots of Chinese restaurants, Indian restaurants, Italian, English, French and German restaurants all over the major cities.
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