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Singles in Ikot Ekpene

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Ikot Ekpene at a glance

  • Ikot Ekpene is home to about 250,000 people, among the 50 largest places in Nigeria.
  • It lies in Akwa Ibom State.
  • Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria, is about 498 km away.
  • Close by: Uyo (28 km), Itu (30 km) and Aba (39 km).

First-date ideas for Ikot Ekpene

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Ikot Ekpene. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

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.

Dating in Ikot Ekpene: questions and answers

How far around Ikot Ekpene can I search?

Within 50 km of Ikot Ekpene there are 10 towns and cities — Aba, Uyo and Umuahia among them — with more than 2.4 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Ikot Ekpene free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Ikot Ekpene and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Ikot Ekpene 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Ikot Ekpene?

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

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