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Meet people in Ibadan

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A few facts about Ibadan

  • Ibadan is one of the three largest cities in Nigeria, with about 3.6 million inhabitants.
  • It's the largest place in Oyo State.
  • It's about 117 km to Lagos, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Ikire (31 km), Fiditi (37 km) and Modakeke (39 km).

Where to meet in Ibadan

Big cities make it easy to keep a first date short and neutral. Meet at a coffee place in a busy area, and if it goes well, walk somewhere nearby instead of planning a whole evening.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Ibadan

How far around Ibadan can I search?

More than 4.5 million people live within 50 km of Ibadan, in 8 towns and cities including Iwo, Ikire and Modakeke. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Ibadan free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Ibadan or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Ibadan real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Ibadan?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Nigeria or abroad.

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