Camilletolu
American expat in Nigeria
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American
Lives in Lagos
Registration: 24 August 2010
Any Chinese People living in Lagos?
Chinese New Year is coming up and a friend of mine is wondering how the Chinese Community celebrates here. Any activities in Lagos? Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Lagos by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Lagos 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Are people still up for meeting? I see the post is a bit dated, did any group actually meet? Read More
Help. Import Prohibition List
Doesn't apply to you, it's for bulk imports/retailers. Read More
Make New Friends by linofrancisco38@yahoo.com
hi guys im lino from philippines id like to make friends esp my kababayan in lagos nigeria its my first time to work there.im in sales working at splash corporation for international operation.hope we could hear from you soon. God Bless
@ Capt.Mahbub Yes you can. Lagos is a safer option than Port Harcourt, although Port Harcourt has been pretty safe in recent times it is not a place to let your guard down and companies usually provide good security, secure accommodation and ... Read More
Im going to visit Nigeria Lagos this summer,who will join me ? by Victoria_50
Im affraid to go there alone,but i really want to go there, anyone who want to go there to or who is already going there this summer, please respond !!!!
Hi Victoria. Are you here now? Read More
Should I move to Abuja? by Katiejane03
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on whether or not I should move to abuja with my boyfriend. We've been together for almost three years now and met in the UK when he was doing his masters degree. He moved back to Nigeria just over a year ...
Hey, I think if you love him and he is a good person you will be fine. Marrying a Nigerian should not stop you from socializing with other expats and your hubby would understand that you need your own friends. If you have already been here then ... Read More
Cost of living in Nigeria by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Nigeria. Don't forget to mention where in Nigeria you are living. How much does it cost to live in Nigeria? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
@ trvl_living, you can and will have to do better than that if you are moving to Lagos, it's like the second most expensive city for expatriates or so. @ Vivek if they are taking care of food transport and your flight once a year, the deal is not ... Read More
Hey I need help ASAP please!!! by Packingup
My Hubby received a job offer to work in Nigeria for a year, I thought I did enough research to see if the offer was legit... I looked up the company online and they had an scam advisory but they had a list of email addys that would be legit... Any ...
Scam!Cannot be repeated enough: DO NOT SEND MONEY TO SECURE A JOB, VISA, ETC. A legitimate company will take care of all expenses. Read More
Mardi Gras
Posted an ad for this event and it's not coming up under classifieds can someone please look into it? Thank you! Read More
Mardi Gras
Thank you VillageHeadMaster! Does this mean you will be attending? Read More
Mardi Gras
I am finally organizing another event. Posting it in the Classified section so I do not get timed out by a moderator. Do not hesitate to send me a message for more details. Giving the heads up about my posting because I get messages long after an ... Read More
British Hubby Looking For A Job in Lagos Nigeria - Any Advice, Ideas?
Hey, I don't have any specific link but you can try this link http://www.shipperscouncil.com/listofshippingcompanies.htm .I heard the shipping sector can be a slave drivin experience depending on your field and position because it's a busy one, but ... Read More
Make New Friends by linofrancisco38@yahoo.com
hi guys im lino from philippines id like to make friends esp my kababayan in lagos nigeria its my first time to work there.im in sales working at splash corporation for international operation.hope we could hear from you soon. God Bless
Hi Roslyn. Abuja or Lagos. Lagos is much safer at the moment. If you do choose Lagos the best fit for your description would be Ikoyi or Victoria Island and maybe the Lekki Axis. Goodluck with your decision. Read More
Living & Working in lagos as an Indian Expatriate by Bonney
Hi Mates I am an Indian who has been working in Dubai for the last 10 years and i have been offered a position in Lagos by my employer. I have tax free salary here and as everybody knows Dubai is very safe,luxurious(but yes you got to pay for ...
Ajay could not have said it better. I think residential complexes are your best bet as a new comer with a family. Will help you adjust better to the environment. Lagos is definitely no Dubai! But it can be a fun place to live if you do your homework ... Read More
Day at The Beach at the end of this month
Day at the beach has been rescheduled for Sunday, 4th of September. The fee is 20,000 for a boat ride, food, drinks, the entrance fee and games. If you have any special dietary needs, just let us know and we'll try our best to accomodate you. It's ... Read More
what's your expect game in mobilephone
Nigerians like soccer. If you can do anything related. Read More
Day at The Beach at the end of this month
I get messages about events after they have taken place. If you are in Lagos and have not gone on holiday yet, do come and catch some sun and fun at the beach and celebrate the end of the rainy season. The beach is a private beach called Kamp Ikare. ... Read More
Horse riding lessons in Lagos by Maste
Hi, I m looking for horse riding lessons for my 6 y.o. in Lagos. Zour reco is appreciated. Thank you
Lol... I think Tracy's got the right idea. It's an exclusive club though, but I'm sure someone there can point you in the right directions or may even provide such services. Goodluck. Read More
Expatriates in Kano, please help
"Hi, I got a job in KANO, Nigeria thru a know source and likely to move in Dec. '10. I like to know about law and order & social scenario of KANO and cost of living for family of 2 adult and a 10 yrs old child. I shall be provided with furnished ... Read More
Live music venues @ weekend in Lagos by South Coast Biker
Hi all Lagos expats! I am a frequent visitor to your city, on average once a month and from time to time I am there over there weekend. Can you please let me know where are the best places to catch live music of any kind? Thanks!
You're welcome. There's a band called "Crystal Band" playing at Bacchus tomorrow apparently at 7pm. Just got the invite on fb. I love Bottles too! Haven't been in a while. Will go tonight. Read More
Live music venues @ weekend in Lagos by South Coast Biker
Hi all Lagos expats! I am a frequent visitor to your city, on average once a month and from time to time I am there over there weekend. Can you please let me know where are the best places to catch live music of any kind? Thanks!
How could I forget my favorite spot: "Bottles!" It's in VI. An awesome band plays classics there. I usually go on Wednesdays. The food is mainly Mexican; Magaritas and quesadillas are the favorites. Read More
Live music venues @ weekend in Lagos by South Coast Biker
Hi all Lagos expats! I am a frequent visitor to your city, on average once a month and from time to time I am there over there weekend. Can you please let me know where are the best places to catch live music of any kind? Thanks!
The Asiwaju Lounge in the basement of Oriental hotel. Read More
Live music venues @ weekend in Lagos by South Coast Biker
Hi all Lagos expats! I am a frequent visitor to your city, on average once a month and from time to time I am there over there weekend. Can you please let me know where are the best places to catch live music of any kind? Thanks!
Newscafe at the Palms Mall, Victoria Island in the evenings and Bogobiri on Maitama Sule st. off Awolowo rd, Ikoyi . There are others but I will try and confirm the days and time before I post them. Read More
seeking info abt Lagos by CG2011
any info about Lagos, like places of interest, cost of living and reasonably good accommodation will be highly appreciated.
What do you mean by reasonably good accomodation? It is better to pick a location near your work place. Where is your company located? We can take it from there. *Places of interest is also a little vague; I'm guessing you mean "interesting ... Read More
Job offer in Port Harcourt by chitufa
I have been offered a job in Port Harcourt as a Construction Manager by Solac Engineering Ltd. The salary and other conditions of service are very attractive. However the company has asked me to contact their immigration consultancy agency for ...
It's all been said and can't be stressed enough; a company that can afford to hire expatriate employees can afford to cover all related expenses. It doesn't make sense from any angle to pay for a job. Read More
Seeking advice from South Africans in Nigeria
Also check out SAWC on facebook, it's a group for South African women in Lagos. They will be sure to give you a few pointers. Read More
Seeking advice from South Africans in Nigeria
Hi Tammy. Lagos is as safe as any big City and the same rules and common sense apply when it comes to safety and security especially as a foreigner. There are a lot of construction companies in Lagos and they all seem to be thriving at the moment. ... Read More
Artistic activities in Lagos by NKA
Hello, I am new to Lagos, recently shifted my base here. I am from Delhi, India and working as an expat here. I am interested in exploring if any online Lagos city guide is available which gives a detail about everyday events happening in and ...
Did u find any of the tips useful? Try terraculture in VI for theater. I heard Fela on broadway is coming to Nigeria this year. It would really be awesome to be able to watch broadway shows in Nigeria, hopefully the experience is still the same or ... Read More
ports in nigeria by mrwendel
hi, ide like to ask a few questions about life in nigeria. ive been approached about a job at one of the main ports in nigeria as an engineer,i dont know which one as it was an agency that approached me,i consider them a good agency as ive dealt ...
I hope I understand what you mean by ports, but there are ports in Lagos, Portharcourt, Calabar and Warri. These are completely different locations and none of them particularly less relevant than the other. So it would really help if you found out ... Read More
Things to do in Lagos at the End of the Month
Last call for day at the beach. We are off at 11:30am! It was a great turn out last night. Nice seeing two people from 大咖福利影院. Will definitely give more information about places to go. Can only disclose details by phone for safety reasons. ... Read More
Things to do in Lagos at the End of the Month
Thanks! I have posted the events under classifieds, anyone interested can send me a message. I look forward to making new friends. Read More
Things to do in Lagos at the End of the Month
Hi Everyone! I'm always looking to expand my network and I like mixing things up, not big on seeing the same people all the time. This is why I share my hang out spots and events on here to increase my chances of meeting new people. On the 29th of ... Read More
comming there this weekend
It's pretty warm right now. Gets really hot in the afternoon and it rains now and then. As far as work clothing; everyone that works for a bank wears a suit here regardless of the weather, lol. But anything outside of that you should pack for some ... Read More
Going to Bottles tonight, very random, anyone interested?
Anyone interested in meeting up at Bottles, mexican restaurant off Olosa st. They have great magaritas and quesadillas and a band that plays classic rock and roll and country music. It's fast becoming my Wednesday spot. Anyone up for hanging out, ... Read More
come network and make new friends tomorrow in Ikoyi, Lagos by Camilletolu
Hanging out at an African themed restaurant tomorrow Friday, 8th of October. Anyone that wants to meet up and make new friends can send me a message so I can put your name on the guest list. They have a live band playing...
Thank you Sheetul! About 15 people I met in the last month. No one from 大咖福利影院 yet. Will tell everyone about 大咖福利影院 today, maybe be they can come on here and expand their network. A few more hours to go... Read More
come network and make new friends tomorrow in Ikoyi, Lagos
Hanging out at an African themed restaurant tomorrow Friday, 8th of October. Anyone that wants to meet up and make new friends can send me a message so I can put your name on the guest list. They have a live band playing... Read More
Kareokee/ Networking Nite
That's nice. Having one in Lagos. If I am in Abuja at the time will stop by. Maybe you should post the details when the time is near for those of us who go back and forth. Read More
How to make friends in Nigeria by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Nigeria :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Like everywhere else you just need to go out more. The more you go out, the more people you meet and the higher your chances of meeting people you connect with. Just find out about the best and safest spots to go to and go. Read More
ok.. last time... by Jimmybranco
I work with a few Americnans but don't like to hang with the people i just spent 17 hours with. Is there nyione out there guy or chick who will show me the places to be friday and saturday night? Dyin to know where to get a cold beer play a game of ...
Hi Jimmy. There's a place called bottles that's really good for expatriates and tourists. It's supposed to be Mexican but more American if you ask me. They have a band that plays old rock and roll, some American classics and some fun country music ... Read More