12 Most Loved Cities In Nigeria

Nigeria is a fascinating destination,
blessed with amazing cities and
towns. Most of these cities and
towns are known across the country
for their fascinating attractions,
beautiful scenery, natural resources
and cultural heritage. Abuja, the
capital city is one of the most loved
cities in the country. There are other
major cities in Nigeria which are very
much loved and visited. Some are
loved for their homeliness and
hospitable demeanour, others are for
their economic and business
advantages; yet more are loved for
their availability of fun, tourism and
vacation spots.

We’ve scouted about, dug around and
browsed the Internet for
recommendations from Nigerians,
and tourists, and we still came up
with a definitive list of the most
loved cities in Nigeria. Therefore, in
no particular order, here are the most
loved cities in Nigeria to visit:

1. Ibadan....
It’s also called the ‘ancient city’ and
it’s the state capital of Oyo. It’s
described as the biggest city in the
whole of West Africa. Located in the
south-western part of Nigeria it is
densely populated with so many
industrial and commercial activities.
This city has the first advance
learning institution – the University
of Ibadan (formally the university
college Ibadan), also the first sky
scrapper (Cocoa house) and the first
teaching hospital in Africa. The city
is made up of interwoven streets
with local and international markets
and malls. This city is known for
tourism too, with a remarkable
museum in the African study
institution, botanical and Zoological
garden in Agodi and in the University
of Ibadan respectively, Mapo colonial
city hall. Life in this town is beautiful
with diversity of lifestyle and culture.


2. Abuja

Nigeria’s Federal capital, Abuja is
currently one of the most developed
cities in the country. Little wonder it
is loved and experiencing alarming
levels of immigration. Abuja is
Nigeria’s seat of power and it is
believed that in Abuja, life is good.
Whether rich, middle class or poor,
there somehow is a place for all. It
is also considered a highly business
destination. While in Abuja,
experience a different kind of
sightseeing that will make your visit
memorable. Places like Jabi Lake,
Silverbird Cinema and Millennium
Park are really cool spots to unwind
and have fun. For folks who love to
shop, some of the big shopping
stores in Abuja will give you value for
your money.

3. Jos
‘J town’ as it is popularly called is
one of the “cool” and most
loved cities in the northern region of
Nigeria. Aside from its recent crisis,
the city is a lot of fun and people
love it particularly for the weather
and serene environment. The
southern part of Jos is said to be
peaceful and the people there are
really accommodating. What’s more?
The standard of living in Jos is very
affordable. It also boasts a number
of attractions including two
museums, a wildlife park and game
reserve, breathtaking waterfalls and
striking hills and rocks. Jos is a
beautiful town and is a really nice
place to raise a family or live.


4. Calabar
Located in South-eastern Nigeria and
watered by the Great Kwa and
Calabar rivers, the city is home to a
variety of attractions such as Obudu
Cattle Ranch and Tinapa Resort. The
city attracts visitors with its array of
tasty delicacies, beautiful
architecture and festivals. Every year,
Calabar hosts Africa’s biggest street
party known as the Calabar Carnival,
where diverse colourful cultural
costumes are displayed. There’s
never a dull moment in this carnival.
For indigenous vacation in Nigeria,
Calabar is often the first location
that comes to people’s mind. The
city boasts of several other
attractions including an integrated
sports complex, a free trade zone
and Port and an international air a