Travel/Tourism
7 Must-Visit Places in Nigeria
Nigeria is a country with the largest population on the African continent. While this nation is crowded, it has limitless attractions to offer to tourists.
Tropical rainforests, exotic beaches, scenic waterfalls, natural springs, structures of historical significance, and national parks. Indeed, there are many untapped travel destinations that you can find in Nigeria.
So, for the avid traveller, you shouldn’t forget to visit Nigeria while you’re in Africa. Here are the best places that you can see and experience in the country.
Ikogosi Cold and Warm Spring
In Ikogosi, a town in the state of Ekiti, there’s a natural tourist attraction where you can find warm and cold springs. This place is one of the best spots for experiencing the beauty of Nature. To add to this natural wonder, the scenic topography and verdant trees around the area also satisfy your senses.
There’s a resort that has been built around the warm and cold springs that cater to tourists who want to relax, eat, and stay the night.
Tarkwa Bay Beach
Tarkwa Bay Beach is located near Lagos Harbor. The hospitable locals there warmly welcome tourists who want to enjoy various kinds of water sports and activities. Although it’s a public beach, the place has a relatively smaller number of crowds compared to other public beaches in Lagos.
You can take your friends, family, and lover to Tarkwa Beach. Visit it during weekdays so that you won’t encounter a huge crowd.
Osun Sacred Grove
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Osun Sacred Grove is a must-see tourist attraction in Nigeria. Locals and foreigners venerate this sacred forest due to its mysterious and wonderful atmosphere.
According to the Yoruba people, this sacred forest is where their goddess of fertility, Osun, is taking abode. While walking along the trails in Osun Sacred Grove, you will see statues and shrines built for the deities of the Yoruba people. There’s also a festival celebrated every year to pay homage to Osun.
Obudu Cattle Ranch
Situated on the picturesque Obudu Plateau, the Obudu Cattle Ranch is a place you should include in your itinerary when you visit Nigeria. The ranch has semi-temperate weather, a calming atmosphere, and an attractive landscape.
For accommodations, you can rent a room or hut on the ranch. While it’s open for tourists throughout the year, it’s better to visit the place between October and February. Don’t forget to send Flow top-up to your friends and family so that you can stay connected with them.
Yankari Games Reserve
Located in Bauchi State, the Yankari Games Reserve is a place where you can find different species of animals and plants. There are also caves in the area if you want some good old spelunking activity.
You can also find wells with interconnecting shafts used by slaves during the transatlantic slave trade era. The Yankari Games Reserve also features crystal clear warm springs where you can relax and enjoy in peace.
Kano City Walls
While it’s undeniable that the city of Kano is already taken over by modernity, you can still find remnants of its being the centre for commerce during the trans-Saharan trade era. One proof of this is the brown-mud walls protecting the city from invasion during that time.
Besides the city walls, there are mud houses that are constructed by the Hausa people. The marriage of old and modern influences create a unique ambiance to the city. Kano is a must-visit place if you want to be taken back to the old Nigeria.
Zuma Rock
Zuma Rock is among the most well-known tourist attractions in Nigeria. It’s a massive natural monolith – standing at 980 feet – that has a feature resembling a human face. There are myths and legends concerning this rock. For instance, the Zuba people see the mountains surrounding it as paying homage to the rock by maintaining a great distance from it.
You can climb or hike to the top of the rock and have a panoramic view of the city of Abuja. If you’re not into climbing, you can take a picture of this magnificent natural structure below. It’s best to visit it between April and October to catch sight of the most talked-about Zuma Rock Fire phenomenon.
Takeaway
Nigeria has many tourist attractions to offer to visitors. You can go to the Kano City Walls, Yankari Games Reserve, Obudu Cattle Ranch, Zuma Rock, Osun Sacred Grove, Tarkwa Bay Beach, and Ikogosi Cold and Warm Springs if you want a spectacular travel experience in this country.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to introduce V-Pass, a biometric facial recognition system designed to make passenger processing faster, safer and more seamless across its domestic airports.
According to FAAN, the new technology will allow passengers to verify their identities through facial recognition after a one-time enrolment, reducing reliance on physical identification documents and shortening queues through automated electronic gates.
The authority said the system is expected to enhance airport security while improving the overall travel experience for domestic passengers.
FAAN added that V-Pass has been developed with data privacy at its core and is compliant with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).
The agency described the initiative as part of its commitment to delivering smarter, technology-driven airport services and said nationwide sensitisation and rollout updates would be announced in due course.
Airports in countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates already deploy facial recognition technology for processes such as check-in, security screening, immigration and boarding, so the move also aligns Nigeria’s aviation sector with a growing global trend towards contactless travel.
These systems have been adopted to improve operational efficiency, strengthen security and enhance the overall passenger experience.
For FAAN, the deployment of V-Pass forms part of its broader digital transformation agenda aimed at modernising airport operations and accommodating rising passenger traffic.
Experts say that beyond improving convenience, the authority expects the biometric platform to strengthen identity verification, reduce the risk of impersonation and support more efficient airport security, while maintaining compliance with data protection.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
About 14.12 per cent stake in Ikeja Hotel Plc has been acquired by Honeywell Group Limited, a notice on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited has revealed.
Honeywell Group took up the part of the hospitality firm through one of its affiliates known as HGL Real Estate Limited.
Ikeja Hotel, in the disclosure filed with the NGX on July 2, 2026, said the stake comprised 305,323,525 units of its equities.
“Ikeja Hotel hereby notifies the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the general public that it has received notification from HGL Real Estate Limited, an affiliate of Honeywell Group Limited, that it has acquired 305,323,525 units of Ikeja Hotel Plc’s shares, representing 14.12 per cent shareholding in the company,” the notice stated.
Ikeja Hotel is one of Nigeria’s leading hospitality investment and hotel management companies with premium hospitality assets.
It operates two leading hospitality organisations in Lagos, the Sheraton Lagos Hotel and Balmoral Convention Centre.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
About 10 hospitality establishments, including hotels and restaurants, were sealed on Wednesday by officials of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).
The affected businesses are located in different locations in the Alimosho Local Government Area of the metropolis, Business Post learned from a statement from the agency.
It was stated that they were sealed by LASEPA for persistent violations of environmental regulations despite repeated warnings, abatement notices, and several opportunities to comply with the agency’s directives.
According to the notice, the enforcement exercise was carried out in line with the directives of the Lagos State government to ensure strict compliance with environmental laws and to safeguard public health.
The affected facilities were said to have breached various environmental regulations, including noise pollution, air pollution, unlawful discharge of untreated effluent, obstruction of official duties, among others.
LASEPA closed the premises of Granduer Meridian at Obasa Akiniyi Street, Oluwaga, Ipaja for non-compliance with the agency’s directives; Lasola (Spazio Bar), located on Ipaja Road, Fatolu Bus Stop, Ipaja, was sealed for noise pollution and non-compliance with directives; Millennium Restaurant, located at Gate Bus Stop, Ipaja, Ayobo, was shut down for non-compliance with directives; O2 Exquisite Suites & Tower on Jimoh Akinremi Street, Jimoh Bus Stop, Akowonjo, was sealed for non-compliance with directives; and Chirozz Hotel & Suites, located on Samuel Street, Akowonjo, by Vulcanizer Bus Stop, Egbeda, was closed for noise pollution and non-compliance with directives.
In addition, House 7 Hotel, located at Remi Akande Street, Egbeda, was sealed for non-compliance with LASEPA’s directives; House 48 on Isiba Oluwo Street, Egbeda, was sealed for non-compliance with directives; Exclusive Hotel, located at Ishan Kimishe, Akesan Bus Stop, was shut down by non-compliance with directives; Sabola Ventures Limited, Iocated at Km 11, LASU–Isheri Road, Igando, was shut down for operating without evidence of an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), and discharging untreated effluent into public drains; and City Int’l Motel, located at Chief Olu-Adegbite Street, off Oladun Street, Council Bus Stop, Idimu, was sealed for non-compliance with directives.
