Transportation & Infrastructure Guide
Public transit, airports, and getting around in Nigeria
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
3.2/10Basic public transport centered in Lagos with Blue Line rail (Phase 1 operational, Phase 2 by 2026-27) and planned Green Line. Buses via LAMATA in Lagos; national Nigerian Railway Corporation offers regional narrow-gauge and standard-gauge services like Lagos-Ibadan, but infrequent and unreliable elsewhere. Poor integration and coverage outside urban areas.[1][2]
Road Infrastructure
3.8/10Extensive but fragile federal road network with frequent gridlocks (e.g., Lokoja), potholes, and maintenance issues. Massive 2026 upgrades planned (₦3.49trn budget, 'action year'), including Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway. Urban roads congested; limited highways, poor signage/safety in rural areas.[4][6][7]
Internet Speed
4.2/10Average fixed broadband speeds around 30-40 Mbps, with mobile internet at 20-30 Mbps. Fiber expanding in Lagos/Abuja via MainOne, Glo, but limited nationwide; wide urban-rural gap. 4G dominant, 5G pilots in cities.
Avg: 35.5+ Mbps • Available in major cities (Lagos, Abuja), expanding but <20% national coverage; rural areas rely on 3G/4G
Airport Connectivity
6.8/1067 airports total, 26 major (large/medium) provide solid domestic coverage; international links from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS, key West Africa hub), Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe (ABV), Kano, Port Harcourt. Good regional connectivity, growing low-cost carriers.
Hubs: Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe (ABV), Port Harcourt (PHC), Kano (KAN)
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- N/A (Lagos BRT: ₦900-1800/month)
- Bus Trip
- ₦200-500 single ride (danfo/BRT in Lagos)
- Taxi
- ₦400-700 start + ₦100-200/km (Uber ₦500-1500 trips)
- High-speed Train
- ₦5,000-15,000 Lagos-Ibadan (standard gauge)
Mobile Network
Reliable 4G in cities with speeds 20-50 Mbps; frequent outages/power issues affect rural service. Major carriers invest in expansion.
Driving License
Foreign licenses valid 3 months with IDP; right-hand drive. Long-term residents (>3 months) must convert to Nigerian license via FRSC test/requirements. EU licenses need IDP translation.
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