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Singles in Maiduguri

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Maiduguri at a glance

  • Maiduguri is among the ten largest cities in Nigeria; about 1.1 million people live here.
  • It's the largest place in Borno State.
  • Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria, is about 1228 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Konduga (36 km), Magumeri (47 km) and Bama (68 km).

A first date in Maiduguri

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 Maiduguri

How far around Maiduguri can I search?

Within 50 km of Maiduguri there are 3 towns and cities — Magumeri and Konduga among them — with more than 1.1 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 Maiduguri free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Maiduguri 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 Maiduguri 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 Maiduguri?

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

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