🇳🇬 Nigeria Business Trip Recap | Survival Guide for First-Timers

Just spent a month in Abuja for work—here’s the real deal about Africa’s giant! 🛬 Arrival Hacks Visa on Arrival: Tiny airport—follow crowds to the office. *30-60 mins* with passport + approval letter. Exit Fast: Avoid "helpers" demanding tips (especially at baggage check!). 📱 Connectivity Local SIM: Buy ASAP (Chinese cards get calls but no data). Abuja Airport WiFi: "FAAN WiFi"—no password! 🏡 Housing Maitama Embassy Zone: Safe, *24/7 power* (rare!). Our villa had a pool/gym—$30k/month 💸 but flawless. 🚗 Transport Uber + Negotiate: *3K-5K Naira/hour* for private drivers (pay cash/Bank transfer). Keep good drivers’ WhatsApp! Maps: Google Maps only—skip public transport. 💳 Money Naira Rules: Most shops take cards/Bank transfers. Tips: 200–1K Naira. 🍽️ Food Cook at Home: Meat: Cheap & tasty local beef/lamb 🥩 Veggies: Farmers’ markets 🥬 Chinese staples: Specialty supermarkets 🥢 Eating Out: Western meals: ~₦4K for 3 people Street skewers: Must-try! 🔥 ⚡ Utilities Water: Bottled only (tap = ❌). Power: *Maitama = 24/7* (elsewhere: outages daily). WiFi: "Slow" vs. "Glacial"—manage expectations! #NigeriaTravel #AbujaLife #AfricaBusiness