Abuja is the Capital City of Nigeria

Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria. Mostly Nigerian Government’s Agencies Headquarters, Multi National Companies Head Offices and embassies are situated in Abuja. It is an unexpectedly expensive city. Abuja is a beautiful city. Basically Abuja is one of few purpose-built cities in the world designed and built from scrape. It has an exceptional road network, a striking rolling terrain and modern Nigerian structural design. Power is often unpredictable.

Get in by plane

International flights to the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport are offered by several airlines, particularly, Lufthansa, KLM, Arik Air and British Airways. If arriving from the United State, Delta Air Lines has a direct flight from New York, John F. Kennedy starting in June of 2010. Many passengers fly through linking flights from Lagos.

While the manufacturing is being renovated and aviation security is being improved, only few local airlines are reliable: Arikair UK is most reliable airline. Virgin Nigeria controls but frequently takes off exceptionally late. Arik Air has embarked on a determined program that would see numerous brand new jetliners, including the new Boeing 787 dream liner added to its fleet. From the airport, you are best advised to take the official Green Cab. You are advised to board the cab with only people you know. In short you are advised to board the Arikair for travelling from London to Abuja or any destination.

By bus

You can travel to Abuja by bus from major cities like Lagos, Benin, Kano and Port Harcourt. Reliable services include: ABC Transport (with air-conditioned luxurious bus rides), Ekene Dili Chukwu, Chisco Transport (CTN) and Young Shall Grow. The preferred bus service would be ABC transport.

However, you are advised to take only day trip buses from Lagos or Kano. You must be conscious that bus trips are not the safest as in rare situations buses have been attacked by robbers. If you're unfamiliar with the country, do not take a bus without an escort. Buses allow you to appreciate the terrain, the towns and cities and the subtle changes in these and culture as you drive towards the capital either from the South or the North.

Get around by car

Occasionally, traffic lights stop working during outages and road marshals are deployed to critical intersections. Abuja has a few strict driving laws that are enforced. Seat belts are required of both the driver and front seat passenger. Failure to obey this law leads to significant inconveniences as the vehicle is impounded and not released until the fine is paid. Drivers don't typically observe lanes within the city, and often attempt to squeeze in what might seem to be dangerously close to your vehicle. In some cases they may drive on the sidewalks. Traffic accidents are frequent, so drive defensively. Occasionally, drivers from other parts of the country that is unfamiliar with the driving culture in the city try to beat traffic lights. If you're driving, keep an eye out for other motorists, especially at intersections, who may try to beat the traffic lights.