Signs

1. Ƙofar shiga

   Entrance

   Usage

   Marks the way in; often shown as English ENTRANCE only in Nigeria

2. Ƙofar fita

   Exit

   Usage

   Marks the way out; usually paired with English EXIT

3. Ƙofar fita ta gaggawa

   Emergency exit

   Usage

   Emergency exit; in practice the sign usually reads EMERGENCY EXIT in English

4. A buɗe

   Open

   Usage

   Shown at a shop or office door while it is open

5. A rufe

   Closed

   Usage

   Shown when closed, sometimes temporarily during prayer times

6. Maza

   Men

   Usage

   Marks the men's facilities; often alongside English MEN or GENTS

7. Mata

   Women

   Usage

   Marks the women's facilities; often alongside English WOMEN or LADIES

8. An hana shiga

   No entry

   Usage

   No entry; common at government, military, and construction sites

9. An hana shan taba

   No smoking

   Usage

   No smoking; seen at filling stations and indoors

10. Wurin shan taba

    Smoking area

    Usage

    Marks a designated smoking area, typically outdoors at airports and hotels

11. Matakala

    Stairs

    Usage

    Points to the stairs — important because lifts stop during power cuts

12. A tura

    Push

    Usage

    On a door; in practice English PUSH is more common

13. A ja

    Pull

    Usage

    On a door; in practice English PULL is more common

14. Ana aiki

    Work in progress

    Usage

    Marks roadworks or maintenance in progress

15. Ba ya aiki

    Out of order

    Usage

    Posted on a broken ATM, lift, or toilet

16. Bayan gida

    Toilet

    Usage

    Marks the toilet; often alongside English TOILET or REST ROOM

17. A yi hankali

    Caution

    Usage

    A caution notice at steps, wet floors, and work sites

18. An hana ajiye mota

    No parking

    Usage

    No parking; common in front of offices and shops

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