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NangereSabon Garin Nangere
Skip Nangere unless you have a specific reason to visit the Tikau Emirate Mosque or are passing through Yobe State: half a day is enough.
Nangere is a small administrative town in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria, about 45 km from Damaturu. Its main draw is the Tikau Emirate Mosque, a historic place of worship and community centre. Most travellers pass through on the road between Potiskum and Gashua rather than making it a destination. The local economy is agricultural, and the town has limited tourist infrastructure.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry and cooler)
- avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season, roads may be difficult)
- Airports
- YOL · MIU
- Nights
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Nangere112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nangere, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦).Nigeria-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckMTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile; SIM registration needs a passport and NIN-style biometric capture — foreigners register at company offices (check).Nigeria-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap.Nigeria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if service is not added.Nigeria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nigeria-wide
- SafetyYobe State has experienced security challenges.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue and hand sanitiser.Nigeria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday mornings are church time in the south; Friday midday prayers in the north.Nigeria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckYOL Yola International Airport (About 3–4 hours by road; check).
- Getting aroundKeke napep (tricycle taxis) and shared taxis are the main local transport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Shared taxi from Damaturucheck₦1,000–1,500
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomNGN 3,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomNGN 5,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomNGN 10,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NGN 5,000 · Mid NGN 10,000 · High NGN 20,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YOL Yola International Airport (About 3–4 hours by road; check) · MIU Maiduguri International Airport (About 2–3 hours by road; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Mar
not flagged
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Apr
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
May
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Nov
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Dec
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Aug (14 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nangere: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
0 rd
Feb
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Mar
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Apr
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
May
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Oct
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Nov
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Dec
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Keke napep (tricycle taxis) and shared taxis are the main local transport. The town is walkable if you are staying near the mosque.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Shared taxi or bus via the Gashua road, about 30–40 min
Larger town with more markets and transport connections.
Damaturu
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Shared taxi or bus, about 45 km (28 mi) (1 h)Shared taxi or bus, about 28 mi (45 km) (1 h)
State capital with more services and accommodation.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Shared taxi or bus via the main road, about 1 h
Known for the Emir's palace and the Gashua–Nguru road.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sabon Garin (town centre)
Basic guesthouses near the market and mosque; limited options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₦5,000–8,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦8,000–15,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₦15,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × NGN 3,000 | NGN 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NGN 5,000 | NGN 5,000 |
| Shared taxi from Damaturu, one way1 × NGN 1,000 · check | NGN 1,000 |
| Keke napeb within town, per trip1 × NGN 200 · check | NGN 200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NGN 920 |
| Trip total≈ NGN 10,120 per person per day, bed included | NGN 10,120 |
2026 estimate in naira; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | ₦200–400 |
| Plate of rice and stew | ₦500–1,000 |
| Shared taxi from Damaturucheck | ₦1,000–1,500 |
| Keke napeb ride within town | ₦200–500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check your government's travel advice for Yobe State before planning a trip.
- Roads can become difficult during the rainy season (April–October).
- Limited accommodation and dining options; bring cash (naira) as ATMs may be unreliable.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Zuwa wannan adireshin, don AllahTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Damaturu → Nangere, shared taxi: about ₦1,000–1,500, about 45 min (check)
- Potiskum → Nangere, shared taxi: about ₦500–1,000, about 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Sannu — Hello (san-nu)
- Na gode — Thank you (na go-de)
- Nawa? — How much? (na-wa)
- Ee / A'a — Yes / No (eh / ah-ah)
Hausa is widely spoken in Yobe State; English is official but less common in rural areas.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nangere. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry and cooler) · avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season, roads may be difficult) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Tikau Emirate Mosque and Nangere Local Government Secretariat with verified opening hours.
- Eat and sleep pages with current prices and contact details.
- Transport schedule page for buses and shared taxis from Damaturu and Potiskum.
Sources
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