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Nigeria

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

Emergency112All emergencies

Plug typesD · G230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyNGNNigerian Naira

Drives on theright

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+234 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 238 million people live in Nigeria, on 923,768 km². The capital is Abuja.

Capital: Abuja
Population: 237,527,782
Area: 923,768 km²
Official languages: English

Land borders

Benin Cameroon Chad Niger

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Nigeria?
Sockets take plug type D/G, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Nigeria?
Call 112 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in Nigeria?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Nigeria?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Nigeria?
Prices are in Nigerian Naira (NGN).
What language do they speak in Nigeria?
Official languages: English.
How do I call a number in Nigeria from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +234.