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Lagos
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 currency is Naira (N) which is divided into 100 kobo. Currency notes are issued in denominations of N5, N10, N20, N50 and N100. Coins are issued in 10K, 25K, and N 1.
Except for hotel bills, foreigners can do their shopping and other businesses in the local currency. Major banks operate electronic money transfer services, and it is safe to use your credit cards.
Foreign visitors can easily exchange their money to Nigerian currency perhaps at the banks or the bureau de change outlets all over the country. It is advisable for foreign visitors to have a member of the community with them when going to bureau de change for security reason. Meanwhile, this doesn't mean that you are not safe by going on your own, but it is very good to be on a safer side.
Except for hotel bills, foreigners can do their shopping and other businesses in the local currency. Major banks operate electronic money transfer services, and it is safe to use your credit cards.
Foreign visitors can easily exchange their money to Nigerian currency perhaps at the banks or the bureau de change outlets all over the country. It is advisable for foreign visitors to have a member of the community with them when going to bureau de change for security reason. Meanwhile, this doesn't mean that you are not safe by going on your own, but it is very good to be on a safer side.
1. Access Bank
2. Afribank
3. Diamond Bank
4. EcoBank
5. Equitorial Trust Bank
6. First City Monument Bank
7. Fidelity Bank
8. First Bank Plc
9. First Inland Bank
10. Guaranty Trust Bank
11. IBTC-Chartered Bank
12. Intercontinental Bank
13. Nigeria International Bank
14. Oceanic Bank
15. Platinum Bank
16. Skye Bank
17. Spring Bank
18. Stanbic Bank
19. Standard Chartered Bank
20. United Bank of Africa
21. Sterling Bank
22. Union Bank
23. Unity Bank
24. Wema Bank
25. Zenith Bank Plc.
2. Afribank
3. Diamond Bank
4. EcoBank
5. Equitorial Trust Bank
6. First City Monument Bank
7. Fidelity Bank
8. First Bank Plc
9. First Inland Bank
10. Guaranty Trust Bank
11. IBTC-Chartered Bank
12. Intercontinental Bank
13. Nigeria International Bank
14. Oceanic Bank
15. Platinum Bank
16. Skye Bank
17. Spring Bank
18. Stanbic Bank
19. Standard Chartered Bank
20. United Bank of Africa
21. Sterling Bank
22. Union Bank
23. Unity Bank
24. Wema Bank
25. Zenith Bank Plc.
The banking industry in Nigeria is one of the lucrative industries in the country because the banks are internationally recognised and well patronised.
After the recent reforms in banking sector that intended to bolster the financial sector which saw regular bank failures and corruption in the 1990s, Nigeria banks are now competing with their foreign conterparts in the area of lending, mortgaging, saving etc.
Nigerian banks now issue credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa and others and they are globally accepted. Also, it is safe for foreign visitors to use their credit cards to carry out transactions. Below are the list of the banks in Nigeria, and you can check out their websites for more information:
After the recent reforms in banking sector that intended to bolster the financial sector which saw regular bank failures and corruption in the 1990s, Nigeria banks are now competing with their foreign conterparts in the area of lending, mortgaging, saving etc.
Nigerian banks now issue credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa and others and they are globally accepted. Also, it is safe for foreign visitors to use their credit cards to carry out transactions. Below are the list of the banks in Nigeria, and you can check out their websites for more information:
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