Road clue guides · Africa
How to recognise Nigeria from the road
Drives on the right
Busy roadside markets, yellow minibuses and red earth. Nigeria drives on the right, unlike several other English-speaking countries in Africa.
What to look for
1
Traffic on the right
Nigeria drives on the right, though English is the official language.
2
Yellow minibuses
In Lagos, yellow minibuses called danfos are a familiar sight.
3
Red earth
Red laterite soil is common on verges and unpaved roads.
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