Roadside boli: roasted plantain with a suya side

Checkpoints can appear on Lagos roads, and the right response is to slow down and stay calm. Keep your window mostly up and do not let anyone into the car. If asked for a licence, show a copy through the window rather than handing over the original. Arguing only costs time, so let your driver do the talking and keep a…

Withdraw cash in daylight at a machine inside a bank or a busy hotel lobby, not a lone ATM at the airport, which has no guard and carries a card-cloning risk. Advisories note that crime around banks and ATMs has risen, so take only what you need. When paying by card, keep it in sight, and check your statements after…

Lagos traffic moves slowly and driving has its own rules, with potholes that push drivers onto the wrong side of the road. Self-driving is not advisable for a short visit. Ask your hotel to arrange a car with a driver, and allow extra time for every trip across the city. In traffic keep windows up, doors locked and…

If you visit Lagos, try local foods like jollof rice,suya, puff-puff, and small chops. Evening food spots are lively and full of local culture.