Nigeria

**Dah1973** · 11-17-06 16:09

Kano / Kaduna

About once a month I make the effort to go to the norht of Nigeria, that would be Kano and Kaduna. I always enjoy these trips as it is a nice change from the hustle and bustle here in Lagos. I find the people friendlier and not as aggressive. Also the dialect they apply to English is kind of cute.

Now this is the muslim part of Nigeria and a few rules do apply, more in Kano than in Kaduna.

Kano

Not all Hotels serve alcohol here, so you should enquire before checking in. The hotel to recommend is the Prince hotel. Since it’s opening it has established it’s self as the place to stay, so booking in advance is highly recommended.

The first few times that I stayed at the Prince Hotel there were a few girls looking for P4P. But this has now been stoped.

There is really only one place I know of where girls can be picked up.

That would be the Central Hotel. They have a courtyard with inside bar. Usually from 8 o’clock onwards there are girls to be found. Any size and shape. When leaving the Central you might stumble upon a road block, just take it with humor and you should pass through oK.

Have never stayed at the Central myself but since our Vice President bought the place (so they say) there has been some maintenance done.

Kaduna

There are two places to stay that I can recommend:

Crystal Garden: a upscale hotel, nice rooms, new and well maintained.
NAF Club (Nigerian Air Force Club): basic rooms not well maintained but clean.
Not recommended:

Hammdala Hotel: run down, some doors no lock, no decent food, only plus, a huge huge bed (that means you and four to five girls!).

NAF Club is where the action is. They have a outside bar under a roof and also a disco on premises that is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Never been to the disco but would like to try it our some day.

Here there are girls to be found but mostly a little later at night, towards 10 o’clock.
At the back of the Hamdala Hotel they have a outside bar where a few ladies hang around. Haven’t been there in a while so can not confirm if it is still so.

As I have a regular in Kaduna, I mostly stay at the crystal garden and have her visit. Still searching for a regular lady in Kano though.

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**Dah1973** · 11-15-06 16:58

Now why did i not think of that, a fake invitation letter. Should do the trick anytime.
Been discussing this issue with a few friends here and the general impression is, you need a invitation letter. I should have a few invitation letters stored somewhere. I can send you an outline of what it should contain on your pm, hope I do find them.
Would start with the visa proceedure around now, if you plan to travel in January.
On the issue of hotels, will take the Lonely Plant Guide and try and check a few of those hotels in the suggested price range. Let's see how sobre I am on Sunday.

**Zaphod00** · 11-12-06 08:50

I have always provided a fake letter of invitation when applying for a visa to Nigeria, this never gets checked on. I have also never had to go to an interview, this may be different with me being British.

I would fly with Virgin Nigeria from Lagos to Owerri, you can book over the phone and pay for the ticket at the airport when you get to Lagos. One advantage of flying with Virgin Nigeria is that there flights leave from the International Terminal so you will not have to worry about changing terminals.

For up to date information on the situation in Port Harcourt it would be a good idea to read this website http://www.oyibosonline.com/

**Dah1973** · 11-08-06 09:00

Well Nigeria is not a tourist country. Though the governement always does this and that in the name of tourism. Like let us fly to Sokoto because it is good for tourism, you bet.

Concerning the visa situation it is a little childish. If Nigerians want to travel abroad, tey need an invitation letter (at least for the first few times) and have to go by the embassy for an interview. The same applies if you want to visit Nigeria, invitation letter and interview. My interview lasted 5 min but it took nearly a day in travelling and 3 hours of waiting. After this brief interview I asked my Interviewer why all this hassel. Well his explanation, see above.

I do welcome anyone to come to Nigeria, but honestly, try Ghana. It welcomes tourists and the infrastucture is in place to cater to tourists.

**Tcvve** · 11-07-06 19:06

Thanks Dah1973 for your reply.

I must admit, I am a little bummed out having to produce an invitation letter, since I am not going there on business but as a visitor. It appears this is not a touristy friendly country.

Dah1973 asked: On a personal note, why Protharcourt.

Reading some of the previous reports on this thread, Port Harcourt seems to have more entertainment and less hassle than Lagos. I have been to many countries around the world, so I am not a newbie when it comes to traveling.

Anyways, I may have to rethink my trip if an invitation letter is require.

Thanks,

Tom.

**Dah1973** · 11-07-06 14:51

Hi Tom,

Visa requirements:

In general to obtain a visa for Nigeria you have to have a invitation letter from someone in Nigeria taking full financial and immigration resposibilities. Have not heard from anyone coming here without this letter but a phone call to the Nigerian Embasy should clarify that.

Airline from Lagos to Portharcourt:

There are numerous airlines going to Portharcourt.

But, at the moment the Portharcourt Airport is closed!!!! You have to fly in to Owerri and take a car down to Portharcourt (about one hour drive).

Here are two recommended airlines that are also online:

Virgin Nigeria
Aerocontractors

Both are safe to fly with. Most likely you will not be able to book online as you have to pay and pick up the ticket one or two days in advance.

Budget Hotels

Can only recommend hotels in Lagos as have not been to Portharcourt.

for $30 that is kind of tricky. You would want to stay in Victoria Island or Ikoyi as that is near the action. But for that price I have to say am at a loss.

Will try to look but don't get your hopes to high.

On a personal note, why Protharcourt. There are some serious security issues there. Mostly it is kidnappings that have sofar ended well.

Should you need further information you can PM me.

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**Tcvve** · 11-06-06 15:15

Hi,

I am planning my first trip to Nigeria in January.

My travel literary is to spend 2 weeks each in Lagos and Port Harcourt.

Just a few of questions.

1. What are the visa requirements for a US citizen to stay 1 month as a visitor?

2. When I land in Lagos I would like to travel directly to Port Harcourt. I have been doing on-line searches for airlines to go from Lagos to Port Harcourt.

Unfortunately, I have not found any. What do you suggest? Can I just purchase a ticket at Lagos airport the day I arrive in January. What airline do you suggest?

3. Can you suggest good budget hotels in Lagos and Port Harcourt not more than $30 with air and within a short distance of the clubs.

I promise a full report and pictures when I return.

Thanks,

Tom

**Dah1973** · 11-03-06 13:24

Just had to follow up on the article and the prices quoted.

Yesterday I was out drinking with a few mates in Sheraton Lagos, one of them a well to do Nigerian. After a few beers he got really horny and started flirting with one of the bar staff. All in a friendly manner. Suddenly I hear him offer Naira 50'000.-. She declined, decent girl. I was shoked, I usualy pay Naira 5'000 which is already on the high side. I mentioned this to him and he just says: "What is 50'000". Well Naira 50'000 is US$ 400!

Just goes to show, beutiful girl, drink, hornyness and money - some just lose the perspective!

**Dah1973** · 11-01-06 10:23

Thanks Roman Guy for that very interessting article on the prostitution here in Nigeria. Now some of the prices quoted are horrendous but saddly true. Even the bus load of babes for political meetings is true.

Happend to me half a year ago when staying in Kaduna overnight. Went to the NAF Club (one of the very few places to pick up girls) and the place was full of 8 - 10's! For a Tuesday night there was loads of talent around. After asking three girls what they were up to it was apparent.

Some politicians rented the conference room of the NAF Club for a meeting. The girls were shipped up from Abuja by bus. None of the girls would come along as they all said that the meeting would be finished shortly and they had to be "available".
Looking at the prices quoted in the article, am glad I did not pick one!

Nevertheless, should find some time and check out the spots they mention in the article.

**Roman Guy** · 10-27-06 18:52

In a Nigerian magazine issued in Italy from Nigerian expats and destinated to Nigerian expats in Italy resident, I have collected this interesting article that seems to fit perfectly with aims and purposes of our forum.

So, let's go to the University!

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