Nigerian Vocabulary Every Tourist Should Know

Nigeria is an awesome country any day and at anytime regardless of what the outside world thinks about us.  We are blessed with diverse natural resources, people,  food and vocabulary as well.  If you are a tourist in Nigeria,  here are some vocabulary and their meanings to watch out for.

1) Up NEPA ( Electricity has been restored)

2) I want to come and be going
( I will be right back)

3) There is serious go slow
( Traffic Jam)

4) Ten fiber
( #100 Nigerian Currency note)

5) Ego beta
(#50 Nigeria currency)

6) Wazobia
( 3 Major tribes of Nigeria or #50 Nigerian Currency)

7) I beta pass my neighbor
( A very small generator unit)

** Please note that spellings,  pronunciation,  meanings may be different from tribe to tribe or geographical location in the country but don't forget to catch the excitement wherever you maybe.  If you are a true Nigerian, you can add your own vocabs below .

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