"A business trip to Nigeria" Top 5 Page for this destination Nigeria by tashka

Nigeria Travel Guide: 630 reviews and 867 photos

It was a three-day business trip, where I was interpreting for the delegation of the company I work for. I was actually afraid to go as I heard a lot of scary things about the country, but at the same time I did not want to miss the chance to visit Nigeria, since it's next to impossible for me to go there as a tourist.

Abuja, Nigeria

We arrived in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria and spent all three days there.
First of all I was surprised that it was not hot there. The skies were cloudy and the weather reminded me very much of summer weather in Moscow!

Generally, I believe the country has a great potential. I hope it will finally resolve the security issues and everyone will be able to see the beauty of Nigeria. Nature is really colorful here, the views are great, and that's even with the fact that I did not visit the coast!

I must confess, that even when we left our hotel, we left it in a car. I wanted to venture outside for a walk, but no one from our delegation agreed to accompany me, and I didn't feel comfortable to go alone. :(

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful nature, nice climate
Cons:Security problems

Last visit to Nigeria: Jul 2004
Intro Written Feb 25, 2006
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Reviews (8)

Hiring a car in Nigeria Transportation (1)

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Abuja Things to Do (1)

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Watch local dancing Off The Beaten Path (1)

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Fake ebony Warnings Or Dangers (2)

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Hotels (1)
Hilton Abuja
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Comments (6)

fabrice Nov 27, 2007 at 3:21 AM Report Abuse

you travelled in very nice conditions ; you should have taken a walk in downtown overpopulated Lagos, alone at night, wearing shorts , hahaha
Malopolanin2006 Nov 26, 2006 at 1:54 PM Report Abuse

very interesting places you visited. I am interested what are your impressions from new capitals: Abuja and Astane. Strange cities? regards
nepalgoods Oct 13, 2006 at 11:11 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting page!!
Toyin Apr 2, 2006 at 8:35 AM Report Abuse

A balanced view, am glad you did visit. Next time, venture out and you 'll see that nobody will pay any extra attention. Excellent page.
tini58de Mar 8, 2006 at 12:44 AM Report Abuse

What an adventure! Aren't you glad you got to go? Thanks for a fine page!
sachara Mar 3, 2006 at 2:37 PM Report Abuse

Natalia, thanks for letting me know you made this lovely page of your stay in Abuja. Interesting to read your tips.