20 Nigerian cities with most beautiful infrastructure, urban scenery

Beauty in a city goes beyond natural attractions and tourist destinations. Well-designed roads, beautiful streetlights, modern buildings, clean surroundings and organised public spaces also contribute to a city's appeal.

Across Nigeria, some cities stand out for their impressive urban development, illuminated highways, attractive road networks, landscaped roundabouts and architectural structures. Others combine these features with beautiful natural landscapes and historic landmarks.

A list by Globalstats77 has highlighted 20 Nigerian cities considered among the country's most beautiful, with Abuja taking the first position, followed by Calabar and Uyo.

Here are the cities and some of the features that make them stand out:

1. Abuja - FCT: Known for its wide boulevards, landscaped roundabouts, illuminated expressways, modern government buildings and well-planned districts such as Maitama and Wuse.

2. Calabar - Cross River State: Notable for its attractive road corridors, landscaped public spaces, clean-looking streets and beautiful tourist facilities.

3. Uyo Akwa Ibom State: Stands out for its well-designed road networks, illuminated streets, modern flyovers, landscaped medians and the impressive Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

4. Lagos - Lagos State: Features impressive urban developments, the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge, Eko Atlantic, illuminated expressways and modern high-rise buildings.

5. Jos - Plateau State: Combines scenic mountain views, elevated landscapes, tree-lined roads and distinctive colonial-era architecture.

6. Enugu - Enugu State: Known for its rolling hills, expanding urban roads, modern commercial buildings and attractive residential neighbourhoods.

7. Abeokuta - Ogun State: Features modern road projects, developing urban corridors and the iconic Olumo Rock overlooking parts of the city.

8. Ibadan - Oyo State: Its urban landscape features the Cocoa House skyscraper, expanding road networks, modern urban corridors and the iconic Bower's Tower.

9. Benin City - Edo State: Notable for its expanding road infrastructure, modern public facilities, landscaped roundabouts and historic Benin architectural heritage.

10. Akure - Ondo State: Combines developing urban roads, modern commercial buildings, residential estates and the natural beauty of its surrounding hills.

11. Owerri - Imo State: Known for its decorated roundabouts, attractive boulevards, modern hotels, recreational centres and growing commercial developments.

12. Asaba - Delta State: Features modern government buildings, developing residential estates, major road corridors and views of the River Niger.

13. Lokoja - Kogi State: Its landscape is distinguished by the meeting point of Rivers Niger and Benue, surrounding hills and major connecting highways.

14. Yenagoa - Bayelsa State: Stands out for its waterfront scenery, developing road networks, bridges and modern public buildings.

15. Awka - Anambra State: Features expanding urban roads, modern government facilities, commercial developments and attractive public structures.

16. Port Harcourt - Rivers State: Its urban appeal includes major flyovers, illuminated road corridors, modern buildings, waterfront developments and landscaped public spaces.

17. Kaduna - Kaduna State: Known for its broad roads, historic architecture, railway infrastructure, modern residential developments and attractive public institutions.

18. Ilorin - Kwara State: Features developing road networks, modern flyovers, landscaped public spaces and expanding residential estates.

19. Makurdi- Benue State: Combines views of River Benue with major bridges, developing road infrastructure and growing urban neighbourhoods.

20. Kano - Kano State: Its cityscape features historic architecture, modern commercial developments, major road networks and the ancient Dala Hill.