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It was about the beginning of the Argungu Fishing Festival, held this year between 12 and 15 March. Are just four days of celebration, but certainly, if we scheduled a trip to Nigeria, the Festival is a reason to visit the city and attend a festival Argungu impressive, will leave indelible images in our memory.

The festival, with some interruptions, is from 1934, to celebrate the end of hostilities between two African ethnic groups. On more impressive is the time of the fishing contest on the river, when thousands of men and women line the shore to compete for the largest dam fishing. Upon hearing the starting signal, they pounce on the water and within an hour have to catch the biggest fish, a piece that at times tends to reach 75 kilos.

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NIGHTLIFE:
There are nightclubs in many hotels in Lagos and in the Surulere district. Some clubs have live performances that are advertised in local newspapers. Ogbomosho Oyo North there is a market in vivo, particularly in the evenings. Local celebrations usually take place in the summer months provide a good opportunity to see dance, music and traditional costumes.

SPORTS:
Swimming: Numerous beaches, although many have strong currents and dangerous away from the shore, especially in Lagos. Many hotels have swimming pools. Tennis / squash: Several clubs in large populations. Golf: Clubs in many of the larger towns. Fishing: Good fishing rivers and at sea throughout the country.

SPECIAL EVENTS:
In the predominantly Muslim North is the most important holiday Sallah, three months after the famous festival of Eid al-Fitr, particularly in the towns of Katsina, Kano, Maiduguri and Zaria. Each family kills a sheep and the festivities last for several days, with processions on horseback, musicians and dancers.

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