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Dating in Uyo

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A few facts about Uyo

  • With about 440,000 inhabitants, Uyo is one of the 50 largest places in Nigeria.
  • It's the largest place in Akwa Ibom State.
  • It's about 526 km to Lagos, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Itu (18 km), Abak (18 km) and Etinan (25 km).

A first date in Uyo

A weekday evening works well in Uyo: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

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 Uyo

Who can I meet near Uyo?

Within 50 km of Uyo there are 10 towns and cities — Calabar, Ikot Ekpene and Esuk Oron among them — with more than 1.4 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Uyo?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Uyo and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Uyo real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. 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 Uyo?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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