Travel Guide To Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos is the largest city in Nigeria. With an estimated population of 8.8 million inhabitants in the city, or rather 10.7 million in the metropolitan area, Lagos ranks next to Cairo of the largest cities of Africa.

Most of the population live on the mainland, and most industries are located there too. Lagos is known for its music and night life, which used to be located in areas around Yaba andSurulere In recent years more night clubs have sprung on the island, making the island, particularly Victoria Island, the main nightlife attraction. Lagos Mainland districts include Ebute-Meta, Surulere, Yaba (location of the University of Lagos) and Ikeja, site of Murtala Muhammed International Airport and capital of Lagos State.

Lagos Island contains a central business district. This district is characterized by high-rise buildings. The island also contains many of the city's largest wholesale marketplaces (such as the popular Idumota and Balogun markets). It also has the National Museum of Nigeria, a Central mosque,Glover Memorial Hall, Christ's Cathedral (CMS), and the Oba palace.

Lagos has a tropical savanna climate (Koppen climate classification Aw) that is similar to that of the rest of southern Nigeria. There are two rainy seasons, with the heaviest rains falling from April to July and a weaker rainy season in October and November. There is a brief relatively dry spell in August and September and a longer dry season from December to March. Monthly rainfall between May and July averages over 300 mm (12 in), while in August and September it is down to 75 mm (3 inches) and in January as low as 35 mm (1.5 inches). The main dry season is accompanied by harmattan winds from the Sahara Desert, which between December and early February can be quite strong. The average temperature in January is 27°C (79°F) and for July it is 25°C (77°F). On average the hottest month is March; with a mean temperature of 29°C (84°F); while July is the coolest month.

Getting there and getting around

Lagos,can be reached in from around 28 locations in UK and Ireland with airlines such as Qatar Airways,Kenya Airways, British Airways, Afriqiya Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Al Italia, KLM, Air France, Royal Air Maroc, Emirates Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Libiyan Arab Airlines, Egypt Air, Lufthansa, MEA and United.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is located in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, and is the major airport serving the city of Lagos, southwestern Nigeria and the entire nation. Originally known as Lagos International Airport, it was renamed midway during construction after a former Nigerian military head of state Murtala Muhammed. The international terminal was modelled afterAmsterdam's Schiphol Airport.

Other modes of transport include bus, and car with various economical choices and packages.

Places to see

Some of the must-see places in / around Lagos, are Badagry Town, Lagos Bar Beach, Tarkwa Bay, Light House Beach, Akodo Beach, National Museum of Nigeria, Didi Museum, Nike Art Gallery, National Theatre of Art & Culture, Silver Bird Galleria, King's Plaza, Bacchus, The Palms Shopping Mall, The e-Centre, Oniru Private Beach, Wools Worth Park and BRT Routes.

Food & Drink

The renowned eateries in / around Lagos, include, but are not limited to, Yellow Chilli, Terra Kulture, Thistle Bar and Resturant, Prime Chinese, Marco Polo, Mr. Chang's, Sherlaton, Indigo, Reeds, Pattaya, Bangkok, Bottles, Cactus, Double Four, Le Saison, Debonair's Pizza, The Cowrie Resturant, II Soriso, Pearl Garden, Fusion, Churrasco's and Chocolate Royal.

When it comes to drinking Lagos, has got even more to offer. E.g. Africa shrine, Lagbaja's Motherland, The Night Shift Colosseum, Options, Metro Park, Swe, Amber Creek, Havana, Micheal's, No.10, Pat's Bar, De Marquee, Monalido, Club 21 and Koko Lounge.

Entry Requirements - Visas

All British nationals travelling to Nigeria must hold a valid visa before entering the country. British nationals planning to work in Nigeria must obtain the correct visa before doing so. For further information on entry requirements, we advise visitors to contact the Nigeria High Commission in London.

Entry Requirements - Passport validity

It is recommended that you obtain a new passport if your passport has less than six months validity remaining otherwise you may be refused a visa or turned away by airlines.

Entry Requirements - Travelling with children

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration please contact the Nigeria High Commission in London.

Nigeria, Lagos, British Deputy High Commission

Address:
British Deputy High Commission
11 Walter Carrington Crescent
Victoria Island
Lagos

Telephone:
(00234) (0) 1 277 0780/0781/0782

Fax:
(00234) (0) 1 2770789

Email: consular.lagos@fco.gov.uk

Office hours:
GMT: Mon-Thurs: 0630 - 1430 and Fri 0630-1130
Local Time: Mon-Thur 0730 - 1530 and Fri 0730-1230

Website: http://www.ukinnigeria.fco.gov.uk/en

Country	Nigeria
State	Lagos State
Time Zone	WAT (UTC+1)
Postal Code	23401

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