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Nigeria Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Nigeria Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
Avenue De France, Marina Bp 2019 Cotonou 1 Benin
Phone: +229 301 142, +229 301 879
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 6 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Nigeria may close on the following Beninese and Nigerian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| People's Sovereignty Day | Saturday, February 28 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Id el Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month |
| Id el Fitr additional holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Nigerian Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
Nigeria currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Citizens of Benin (holders of regular passports) can travel to Nigeria for without having to apply or obtain a Nigerian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Nigerian embassies in Benin?
The Nigerian representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and Nigerian holidays in 2026/2024:
- People's Sovereignty Day (BJ) Sat, Feb 28, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in Nigeria vs Benin
Abuja, Nigeria time is is same date and time Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
08:54AMWednesday, February 18, 2026
Abuja, Nigeria
08:54AMWednesday, February 18, 2026