The Guide
From The Report: Nigeria 2013
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This section includes an article about festivals as well as information on hotels, contact details for government agencies and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress, business hours and electricity.

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Festival fever: Largely overlooked by international travellers, the vibrant festival scene is unexplored and unspoiled
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With more than 250 ethnic groups, hundreds of languages spoken, and a reverence for traditional beliefs and customs, Nigeria boasts a vibrant cultural heritage which is preserved and celebrated in numerous festivals around the country. Nigerians’ flavour for exuberance, unabashed bravado and natural inclination for showmanship make these festivals true spectacles. In a country which is short of traditional tourism infrastructure, visitors can find unique experiences here. “Nigeria’s…

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Home away from home: Nigeria Hotel Listings
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LAGOS SOUTHERN SUN HOTEL IKOYI 47 Alfred Rewane (Former Kingsway) Road, Ikoyi T: (+234) 1 280 5200, 1 280 0630 F: (+234) 1 280 0658, 1 280 0559 www.southernsunikoyi.com reservations@southernsunikoyi.com Rooms: 195 luxury rooms, including 86 standard and 97 executive rooms, 4 suites, 2 executive suites, 5 junior suites and 1 handicapped-accessible room. Business Centre: Equipped with secretarial services. Conference Facilities: 100-person capacity Oduduwa Hall, 2 meeting rooms (5- to 8-person capacity) and 1 boardroom, all with audio-visual equipment. Health & Leisure Facilities: Gym with fitness instructors, outdoor swimming pool,…