Nigeria Halal Expo

Nigerian naira · NGN

The naira has been very volatile since the 2023-24 float, and Lagos runs largely on cash and instant bank transfers — foreign cards are often unreliable at shops and ATMs. Bring clean, newer US dollars (or GBP) and change them at a licensed bureau de change for a better rate than the airport or hotels; declare cash over US$10,000 on arrival. Keep small naira notes for everyday spending.

Tipping is appreciated but not rigidly expected — around 10% in restaurants if service isn't already added, and small notes for porters, drivers and security staff.

MTN, Airtel and Glo prepaid SIMs from the airport and stores; a local SIM must be registered (linked to a National Identification Number), so bring your passport — or just use a travel eSIM for data

Plug: Type D and Type G (the UK-style three-pin G is common in hotels) — bring a UK adapter · 230V / 50Hz

General: 112 (national emergency, toll-free on all networks)

Fire: 767 (Lagos State emergency)

Lagos Central Mosque — The principal mosque of central Lagos, a large multi-storey mosque on Lagos Island with a major Friday congregation — the historic heart of Muslim Lagos.

Mosques across the city — With a very large Muslim population, Lagos has mosques throughout the city, including on Victoria Island, Ikoyi and Lekki, so finding Friday and daily prayers near the business districts is straightforward.

Airport & hotel prayer rooms — The airport and many of the larger hotels and malls provide prayer rooms — useful between flights or expo sessions on the islands.