Les Pat
Australian expat in Nigeria
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Lives in Lagos
Registration: 20 September 2010
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Are you happy in Nigeria? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Nigeria? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Never have I seen such unhappy families as are regularly seen shopping in supermarkets in VI. Children stay well behaved and look completely bored and defeated. Read More
How to bring your car to Nigeria by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Nigeria, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
I recommend shipping by sea, rail or road. Too big to fit on a plane. Read More
Surfing buddies required by JoeZabbs
Hi guys I recently brought a board with me and would love to get in the water again gimme a buzz if you keen
Good advice Joe. Hope you are enjoying the UK. Tarwka is easy to get to in the City. Most of those guys you meet on the beach are helpful if you need to chill out after a surf they will look after you for not a lot of money. Don't expect clean ... Read More
Women in Lagos- Victoria Island by kiyahlee
HI: I am looking to move to Victoria Island Lagos, and I would like to know the level of safety for women living in the area? Also, do you recommend me hiring a driver upon my arrival?
Despite the challenges I drove around Lagos daily to give my driver a break. Women are notoriously bad employers for drivers. Unfair and demanding. I got arrested twice. Many drive drunk though it is illegal. Driving is not more hectic than other ... Read More
Expats meeting by FuninErbil
Hey people, what about an expats meeting? Who is interested? Your help choosing a nice place for drinks is welcome. Have a great day and keep posting :-) Stefan
subtle, ironic or both, have a good time at 'Tarzan' Read More
How available is internet service in Lagos? by bocephus
I will be going to Lagos for work soon and rely very heavily on the internet for keeping in touch with family. How easy is it to get connections there? Are there many public places like bars or restaurants where you can hook up?
I paid Naira 8,000 per month (USD50) on Etisalat dongle go anywhere It is enough to keep in touch with family, just Rain stops play There is Swift modem at home or office, a little better for speed eg Forget doing an on line masters degree in ... Read More
Surfing in Nigeria by Wil Crisp
I am a journalist planning a possible trip to Nigeria - and i'm thinking about bringing a surf board How is the surf? Is it consistent? How polluted is it? Is access to breaks tricky? would be great if anyone could help me out. W
Hi Florian How did you go on the board? I am off to Bali next week surfing for 10 days Never been more s h i t at something and enjoyed it so much Read More
Moving to Lagos - Victoria Island - Info about Safety please by alikhebaize
Hi This is Ali, I will move to Nigeria soon on 4th july to work their. My home will be in Victoria Island and my work in industrial area. Im still confused about the safety. Can you advice me?
In your 1st 3 months You will be spotted as Fresh Fish Do not go out drinking at local bars If you do go out stay with people you know and go to international hotels only If you drink alcohol drink it at home Try to learn some of the local ... Read More
Is my salary OK? by Ram2110
Hi, I got an offer of USD 1000 as net saving potential + local salary of 90000 naira for expenses. Is it a good offer/ can anyone tell me what is average monthly expenses at Lagos in case acomodation,conveyance and utility charges are being paid by ...
Hi Your offer will work provided all accommodation and transport is covered by your company Check transport as this is expensive and erratic Try negotiating the local expenses up a little to 150,000 - 200,000 Naira per month I assume your numbers ... Read More
surfing in Nigeria (need a surfboard) by ltcarpo
Hey all, Im just recently arrived in Lagos, Nigeria and Im a Australian. I left my surfboard at home because i had too much baggage. I want to go for a surf (probably Tarqua bay or shipwrecks) but i need a board. I was wondering if there was ...
bump http://www.zigzag.co.za/multimedia/sequence-of-the-week-john-micheletti-tarkwa-bay/ Thought you might like to see JM surviving the Tarkwa bilge pipe Copy and paste the above web address in to your browser Read More
How Safe is to Work in Lagos? by snjkmr69
Hi, I am Sanjay from Hyderabad, India. Recently I got offer from Nigerian Company. Through internet I found the company is good. I want to know how safe is to work in Lagos? How abt the night life / Social life in Lagos? Are there any indian ...
Posted a surfing pic on the Surfing thread of Tarkwa Bay in Lagos ...the beach is dirtier Read More
Surfing in Nigeria by Wil Crisp
I am a journalist planning a possible trip to Nigeria - and i'm thinking about bringing a surf board How is the surf? Is it consistent? How polluted is it? Is access to breaks tricky? would be great if anyone could help me out. W
http://www.zigzag.co.za/multimedia/sequence-of-the-week-john-micheletti-tarkwa-bay/ Thought you might like to see JM surviving the Tarkwa bilge pipe Copy and paste the above web address in to your browser Read More
How Safe is to Work in Lagos? by snjkmr69
Hi, I am Sanjay from Hyderabad, India. Recently I got offer from Nigerian Company. Through internet I found the company is good. I want to know how safe is to work in Lagos? How abt the night life / Social life in Lagos? Are there any indian ...
Hi Good luck with the move and go for it, 25 Tavistock Drive was the place, legendary almost, many a night at Rock City, Cookie Club and The Bell I am in Sydney, surfing most days but too busy working this week, you don't want to see ... Read More
How Safe is to Work in Lagos? by snjkmr69
Hi, I am Sanjay from Hyderabad, India. Recently I got offer from Nigerian Company. Through internet I found the company is good. I want to know how safe is to work in Lagos? How abt the night life / Social life in Lagos? Are there any indian ...
Good luck, I did not take the family but if your company is sound you will be okay, prices are sky high for quality I used to live in Mapperley Park, loved it in my early 20s What else: Lekki is good for families and close to the school New bridge ... Read More
How Safe is to Work in Lagos? by snjkmr69
Hi, I am Sanjay from Hyderabad, India. Recently I got offer from Nigerian Company. Through internet I found the company is good. I want to know how safe is to work in Lagos? How abt the night life / Social life in Lagos? Are there any indian ...
Thanks for the question, when I first arrived my driver used to offer to carry the shopping basket Then started asking for food for his family and made me feel bad about buying food for myself, got silly in the end Lesson I learned: employ an ... Read More