Location: West Africa
Local Time: GMT+1
Capital City: Abuja
Population: 151 million
Area: 910,770357,021 square km, 351,658 square miles.
Language(s): English, Yoruba, Igbo & Hausa & many other local languages
Dialling Code: 234
Emergency: Police: 199. Fire & Ambulance: 999
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220/250V AC
Currency: Naira (NGN 1 = 100 Kobo)
Notes: NGN: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500
Coins: NGN: 1. Kobo: 1, 10, 25, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Acceptance of credit cards and travellers cheques
Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1500 Tue-Fri (some banks open on Sat)
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri, 0800-1630 Sat
Public Holidays
2012
Note: Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates listed are approximate. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Kabir (Eid al-Adha) may last anything from 2-10 days, depending on the region.
Business/Social Hints: Women should dress conventionally. Business is mostly conducted in English. Confirm business organisations status before entering into firm contracts. On social occasions be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: A service charge is usually added to restaurant & hotel bills. Otherwise tips are around 10%. No tips for taxis, fares should be agreed in advance. The custom of giving `dash’ or tips for other commercial services, although officially discouraged, is widespread
