The metropolitan city of Lagos is one of the busiest places in
Nigeria, located in the western part of Nigeria. As a highly commercialized
centre, it attracts lots of local and foreign nationals day by day. People
often visit Lagos to take up short work contracts or seal business deals.
You should read further to discover some helpful tips I have
put together to make your business trip a smooth one. Below are the very
helpful tips for you.
·
Search
for a hotel in Lagos
Before you embark on your business trip, the first thing you need to do is find a hotel in Lagos
for your period of stay. There are various 3 star hotels
in Lagos for budget
travelers. These hotels provide the basic amenities you will need to make your stay
convenient and memorable – even WIFI. If you find yourself on Lagos Island,
then you should consider booking a stay at the prestigious Eko Hotel
Lagos.
Better yet, give yourself a ‘bizvacay’ by lodging in one of
the beach hotels in Lagos like Inagbe Resort, Vantage Beach Hotel and Resort or
Epe Resort.
·
Find
restaurants in Lagos
You can decide to use the room service offer or find local
restaurants around. Intercontinental dishes are available at specific restaurants
– like Yellow Chilli, Bungalow and many more – all around Lagos. Popular dishes
like Rice, Seafood dishes, Chinese cuisines and local foods are available at these
restaurants.
You can also try any of the Nigerian famous street foods like
Boli (roasted plantain), roasted corn, akara (beans cake) or fried yam often
sold by the road side. You may come to fall in love with these delicacies just
like other visitors because of their mouth-watering aroma and taste.
·
Transportation
in Lagos
As a busy place, the roads can be congested, which is why it
is advisable to leave early for appointments. Taxis and commercial buses are
available to convey you to and from your desired destination.
Play safe; do not take a ride in a private car or vehicles
that are not stipulated for commercial use. Also give the driver a proper
address and ensure they know where you are going, don’t fail to ask for
directions, it can save you time and money, rather than end up at a wrong
address.
·
Sightseeing
in Lagos
After a long day of work, you may want to visit beautiful
and fun places like the beach, cinema or club – there are numerous places you
can unwind. Another plausible place to enjoy the evening is at a lounge where
you can meet other people and possibly make new friends or clients.
You should also know that things are considered relatively a
bit more expensive than other parts of Nigeria; you don’t want to be stranded,
so take extra cash.
Some additional
information you should know:
⦁ Currency spent in Lagos is the Nigerian Naira (NGN).
⦁ The Airport is located at Ikeja.
⦁ English is the Business language.
About the Author
Akinsiku Hellen is a Tech-savvy and seasoned Communications Expert with
extensive knowledge of media production (both traditional and online media),
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