Lagos, Nigeria. Any tourist potential?

[LoungeLizard]

I'm considering visiting Lagos, Nigeria; for about a week.  Anyone got any tips on preparation, costs, accommodation, activities, risks, etc?

[luckystrike]

You could start by looking at this link to the Trip Advisor website, which will give you an idea about hotels and activities.  I would guess that the major hotels would all be business orientated rather than for tourists.

Regarding risks, you would be prudent to exercise extreme caution, much like in any other major African city, especially after dark.  Females would be more vunerable than males.  A city like Lagos is very poor, and any outward signs of wealth will increase your potention for being the subject of a robbery or worse.  I would also suggest that you do not hire a car, and enploy a repuatable driver if you intend on travelling even short distances.  Your hotel will be able to advise you.

[luckystrike]

Also, Nigeria is listed as the world's 13th poorest country, with a GDP per person of only $800 per annum.

As a comparison, the GDP of the US is $37,800 per annum, and both Angola and Sudan have GDPs of $1,900 per annum.

[robert4288]

buy a gun ab no im not being racist or nufin jus dat ull prob need it