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8.7006 8.5172 | 1 Argungu, in northern Nigeria, hosts an internationally acclaimed fishing festival marking the end of the growing season and the harvest. It involves challenges like barehanded fishing, wild… |  |
2 The Abia Ukwu Festival in Edda Afikpo is a friendship festival that features female wrestling matches and climaxes in sacrifices to the god of fertility for a rich harvest. | ||
9.838979 10.530395 | 3 Yankari National Park covers miles of rolling hills in central Nigeria and is one of West Africa's better game parks. Visitors can arrange walking tours or guided tours on adapted trucks to… |  |
4 The Shango festival is celebrated every year in Yoruba land. It reaches its climax after 20 days of preparation and involves sacrifices made at the shrine of the god in the compound of the… |  | |
7.7666 4.5666 | 5 Oshun is the Yoruba water spirit of love, marriage and gold, and one of the orixas that form the seven African powers. The ancient shrine of the goddess is located at Oshogbo, where she is… | |
6 The Igede Agba Festival is a celebration of the new yam, held by the Igede people at Obi in Benue state. The state is acclaimed as Nigeria's "food basket" because of its rich and diverse… | ||
7 Nigeria became an independent nation, after years of colonial rule from Britain, on 1 October 1960. The Independence Day festivities are the country's biggest annual celebration, taking place… |  | |
9.3499 8.05 | 8 The Durbar festival is celebrated at the culmination of the two great Muslim festivals Eid al Fitr and Eid al Kabir (Eid al Adha). On the big day, in Katsina and Kano, there is a parade of… | |
9.3499 8.05 | 9 The Durbar festival is celebrated at the culmination of the two great Muslim festivals Eid al Fitr and Eid al Kabir (Eid al Adha). On the big day, in Katsina and Kano, there is a parade of… | |
4.7666 7.0166 | 10 The annual Nwaotam Festival (pronounced Wa-tom) is celebrated mainly in Opobo on the first day of the year, but also in Port Harcourt on 25 December. The celebrations usher in the New Year and… | |
4.7666 7.0166 | 11 The Oki Festival is a ceremonial and social dance display celebrated by the Kalabari people of Rivers state. The dancers portray a family of fish, the head of the family being the Oki, a sea… | |
12 The week-long Igue Festival in Benin City features traditional dancing and parades with thousands of colourfully-costumed participants. It celebrates the end of the Benin year and offers… | ||
4.7666 7.0166 | 13 The annual Nwaotam Festival (pronounced Wa-tom) is celebrated mainly in Opobo on the first day of the year, but also in Port Harcourt on 25 December. The celebrations usher in the New Year and… | |
14 Kagoro's annual cultural celebration takes place in the first week of January each year and features music and dancing. | ||
15 Patigi Regatta takes place every two years, featuring canoe racing, swimming and a host of other activities. There are displays on the Niger at Gbaradogi on the west bank and Nupe cultural… | ||
9.838979 10.530395 | 16 Yankari National Park covers miles of rolling hills in central Nigeria and is one of West Africa's better game parks. Visitors can arrange walking tours or guided tours on adapted trucks to… | |
17 Founded in 1990, the Lekki Conservation Centre, on Lagos' Lekki Pennisula, aims to preserve the region's delicate ecosystem for future generations. Mona monkeys, crocodiles, bush bucks… |  | |
18 Calabar Museum, one of Nigeria's best, is housed in an impressive building, and is one of the main attractions in this 15th-century European trade route stop-off. Exhibits look at Nigerian… |  | |
6.454879 3.424598 | 19 The National Museum, in central Lagos island, houses some of finest bronze sculptures and ivory carvings produced by the Kingdom of Benin. Don't miss the Treasures of Ancient Nigeria: Legacy… | |
20 The hectic pace of Lekki Market may seem daunting, but persistence is rewarded. Stallholders sell a dazzling array of African masks and other beautiful cultural artefacts, including Nigerian… | | |
6.4166 2.8833 | 21 The coastal town of Badagry, surrounded by creeks and islands in south-west Nigeria, was founded in the early 15th century. The town became a key slave trade port in the early 16th century. |  |
6.4975 3.365 | 22 The National Theatre and Gallery at Iganmu is the centre for performing arts in Nigeria. The main auditorium has a capacity of 3000, while the conference hall accommodates around 700. There… |  |
23 The Osun-Oshogbo Sacred Grove and meandering riverbanks, regarded as the home of the Youruba goddess Osun, are dotted with shrines, sculptures and statues of Osun and other deities. |  | |
24 Built in 2003, the National Stadium in Abuja has a seated capacity of 60,000 as well as a gym, swimming pool and artificial lake. Used by the Nigerian national team, it is worth visiting if… |  | |
9.058036 7.489061 | 25 The Three Arms Zone in Abuja is so-called because it is home to the new legislative, judicial and Federal Government buildings. It also houses the National Arboretum, a 100-hectare area… |  |
9.058036 7.489061 | 26 Wuse Market is the largest in Abuja and provides a genuine glimpse of local life. A stone's throw from Aso Rock, its plentiful stalls sell crafts, cloth, beads, clothes and jewellery from all… |  |
27 The outstanding landmark in Abuja, the National Mosque has been declared a national monument belonging to all Nigerians by the president. Imposing minarets surround the enormous shining dome.… |  | |
9.058036 7.489061 | 28 National Children's Park and Zoo Abuja's National Children's Park and Zoo has modern spacious enclosures for the animals and plenty of playgrounds and activities for kids. Observe African animals like cheetah, giraffe… |  |
29 Awesome Zuma Rock sits near the main road north from Abuja to Kaduna, a great, grey rival to Australia's Uluru. The region's principle sight, tourist facilities are being added all the time to… |  | |
6.436083 3.473052 | 30 The Nike Art Centre offers visitors the unique opportunity to study arts and crafts among skilled exponents of traditional mediums. Adire, batik, indigo, beadwork, painting, carving… |  |
31 A crescent-shaped beach along the Lagos harbour, Tarkwa Bay makes for a relaxing day out. Deckchairs, tents and canopies are available for hire and local vendors offer refreshing treats. Enjoy… |  | |
6.45 3.433333 | 32 Jazz Hole is the place in Lagos for world music and West African literature, selling everything from CDs and sheet music to weighty novels and magazines. The shop's record label promotes local… | |
6.45 3.433333 | 33 Quintessence, on Awolowo Road, sells expensive but high-quality Nigerian curios, fabric, traditional clothes and jewellery. It also has tickets for concerts and events around the city. | |
6.430961 3.422075 | 34 Colours in Africa is a stylish shop and café on Victoria Island selling crafts and curios from all over Africa. Browse through baskets, furniture, pots, wood carvings, batiks, paintings and… | |
35 Pat's Place on Victoria Island is popular with Lagos' older expat community for its pub-like atmosphere. Serving imported drinks and simple food like steak and kidney pie or chicken and chips… | ||
6.45 3.433333 | 36 Nimbus arts centre in Ikoyi has a comfortable garden bar and restaurant, and is popular with international journalists from the Associated Press building nearby. It serves a variety of food… | |
6.430961 3.422075 | 37 The enormous Kuramo Sports Café, in the Eko Hotel on Victoria Island, has several decks and bars decorated in a sporting theme. It has large screens showing important matches and music videos… | |
38 Kurmi Market in the northern Nigerian city of Kano is one of Africa's largest and oldest local markets. It is located in the old city and is a maze of narrow alleys where you can find pretty… | |
