9 articles tagged with nigeria
When I told friends I was planning a solo trip to Northern Nigeria, eyebrows raised faster than flight prices during holiday season. But beneath the misunderstood exterior of Kaduna lies a cultural treasure trove that rivals more frequented African destinations—at...
The ancient walls of Kano rise like terracotta sentinels around a city that pulses with contrasts – traditional indigo dyeing pits operating beside tech startups, centuries-old markets buzzing with modern commerce. When I told friends I was heading to Northern...
Twenty years of covering international sporting events taught me one invaluable lesson: the difference between a productive business trip and a logistical nightmare often comes down to local knowledge. Lagos – Nigeria's commercial powerhouse and Africa's largest city – exemplifies...
As I stepped off the plane at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the warm December air embraced me with an unexpected gentleness. Nigeria's capital isn't typically on the luxury travel radar, which makes it all the more enticing for those seeking...
When my medical conference in Lagos was confirmed last winter, I found myself diving into research mode with the same intensity I apply to rare pediatric cases. Nigeria's largest city is a fascinating paradox—a pulsating commercial hub where ultra-modern skyscrapers...
The morning light casts long shadows across Abuja's wide boulevards as I make my way to an early meeting with a local sports federation. Unlike Lagos's frenetic energy, Nigeria's capital moves with the measured pace of political machinery—purposeful and deliberate....
The first time I landed in Kaduna, Nigeria's northern economic powerhouse, I made every rookie mistake in the book. I showed up with Silicon Valley expectations, a packed schedule that left no room for the famous 'African time,' and business...
There's something magical about venturing into places where nature still reigns supreme, where the rhythm of life moves to ancient beats unchanged by modern civilization. Having spent the last decade seeking these increasingly rare corners of our planet, I've found...
As someone who's spent decades documenting how sports reflect cultural identity, I've learned that to truly understand a place, you must immerse yourself in its rhythms, traditions, and daily life. Lagos—Nigeria's pulsating commercial heart—offers precisely this opportunity for the curious...
