Nigeria Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Nigeria
112
General Emergency
112
Police
112
Ambulance / Medical
112
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Abuja (Economic megacity: Lagos)
Currency
NGN (₦)
Official Language
English (Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Nigerian Pidgin)
Country Code
+234
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Nigeria
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
80 km/h
Highway
100 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Tolls apply on urban routes such as the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5 to 10 percent customary in restaurants and lounges. 5–10% is standard in upscale dining and lounges. Drivers and porters appreciate 500–2000 NGN tips.
- DO Apply for your visa well in advance via the official Nigeria Immigration Service portal.
- DO Allow extra buffer time for traffic ('go-slow') when traveling across Lagos.
- DO Experience the incredible Afrobeats music, contemporary arts (Nike Art Gallery), and fashion scene.
- DON'T Avoid travel to areas with active security warnings (e.g. Niger Delta creek areas or far northeast).
- DON'T Do not walk alone after dark on unlit streets.
- DON'T Never take photographs of military sites, bridges, or security personnel.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type D & G (230V, 50Hz – British 3-pin rectangular plugs standard, type D also present).
Tap Water: Tap water is unsafe for drinking. Drink only trusted sealed bottled water brands.
Insider Tip: Lagos is a vibrant 20-million metropolis with buzzing art galleries in Victoria Island and Lekki. Use ride-hailing apps (Uber/Bolt) and choose hotels with 24/7 backup generators.
