Nigeria

Country Nigeria
Capital Abuja
Continent Africa
Currency Naira(NGN)
Languages English, Hausa, Yourba, lgbo, Fulani, Edo, Efik, Fulani, Idoma, Ijaw, Kanuri, Itsekiri, Urhobo-Isoko, Igala, Igbira, Nupe, Ibibio, Gwari, Tiv, Birom, Margi, Jukun & Katab

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British influence and control over what would become Nigeria and Africa's most populous country grew through the 19th century. A series of constitutions after World War II granted Nigeria greater autonomy; independence came in 1960. Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The government continues to face the daunting task of reforming a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, Nigeria continues to experience longstanding ethnic and religious tensions. Although both the 2003 and 2007 presidential elections were marred by significant irregularities and violence, Nigeria is currently experiencing its longest period of civilian rule since independence. The general elections of April 2007 marked the first civilian-to-civilian transfer of power in the country's history. In January 2010, Nigeria assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2010-11 term.

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South Africa vs Nigeria: World Cup qualifier – start, team news and lineups - Al JazeeraSouth Africa vs Nigeria: World Cup qualifier – start, team news and lineups  Al Jazeera

Finnfund’s economist Tangeni Shatiwa: “Investor confidence in Nigeria got a boost” - Cision NewsFinnfund’s economist Tangeni Shatiwa: “Investor confidence in Nigeria got a boost”  Cision News

Nigeria's power grid suffers outage, restoration underway, operator says - ReutersNigeria's power grid suffers outage, restoration underway, operator says  Reuters

Ademola Lookman is back! Nigeria star puts Inter transfer feud with Serie A side beside him with return to training - Goal.comAdemola Lookman is back! Nigeria star puts Inter transfer feud with Serie A side beside him with return to training  Goal.com

IOC rejects US crude for Nigerian, Middle Eastern oil amid sanctions against Russia: Report - Business TodayIOC rejects US crude for Nigerian, Middle Eastern oil amid sanctions against Russia: Report  Business Today

South Africa close on World Cup 2026, but Nigeria left sweating - Al JazeeraSouth Africa close on World Cup 2026, but Nigeria left sweating  Al Jazeera

South Africa vs Nigeria 1-1: CAF World Cup qualifier – as it happened - Al JazeeraSouth Africa vs Nigeria 1-1: CAF World Cup qualifier – as it happened  Al Jazeera

Nigeria says it killed 35 fighters in air strikes near border with Cameroon - Al JazeeraNigeria says it killed 35 fighters in air strikes near border with Cameroon  Al Jazeera

‘No more food’: In northern Nigeria, US funding cuts bite for aid groups - Al Jazeera‘No more food’: In northern Nigeria, US funding cuts bite for aid groups  Al Jazeera

Gunmen kill at least 27 in mosque attack in northern Nigeria, officials say - Al JazeeraGunmen kill at least 27 in mosque attack in northern Nigeria, officials say  Al Jazeera

Alau dam collapse in Nigeria: Broken promises and stolen futures in Maiduguri - BBCAlau dam collapse in Nigeria: Broken promises and stolen futures in Maiduguri  BBC

Abhishek Singh appointed as India’s High Commissioner to Nigeria; Full details here - dynamitenews.comAbhishek Singh appointed as India’s High Commissioner to Nigeria; Full details here  dynamitenews.com

2003-batch IFS officer appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to Nigeria - Babushahi News2003-batch IFS officer appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to Nigeria  Babushahi News

Malnutrition crisis in Nigeria: “This is an emergency” - MSFMalnutrition crisis in Nigeria: “This is an emergency”  MSF

Notorious Militant Leader Convicted in Nigeria for Illegal Mining - DevdiscourseNotorious Militant Leader Convicted in Nigeria for Illegal Mining  Devdiscourse

UCIF Signs ?5 Billion Debt Facility With Husk in Nigeria - SMEStreetUCIF Signs ?5 Billion Debt Facility With Husk in Nigeria  SMEStreet

Nigeria Court Sentences Ansaru Leader Mahmud Muhammad Usman to 15 Years on Terrorism Charges - OneindiaNigeria Court Sentences Ansaru Leader Mahmud Muhammad Usman to 15 Years on Terrorism Charges  Oneindia

Is Nigeria at Risk of Missing Out on the 2026 World Cup? The Super Eagles Can Blame Themselves - beIN SPORTSIs Nigeria at Risk of Missing Out on the 2026 World Cup? The Super Eagles Can Blame Themselves  beIN SPORTS

Nigeria named host of IATF2027 - African BusinessNigeria named host of IATF2027  African Business

Nigeria shea nut export ban pinches producers but boosts processors’ hopes - Premium Beauty NewsNigeria shea nut export ban pinches producers but boosts processors’ hopes  Premium Beauty News

Oil majors face $4.4bn in liabilities under Nigeria's tightened decommissioning rules, says NUPRC chief - IntelliNewsOil majors face $4.4bn in liabilities under Nigeria's tightened decommissioning rules, says NUPRC chief  IntelliNews

Shell Energy Stadium to host dynamic international friendly between Venezuela and Nigeria - Houston Dynamo FCShell Energy Stadium to host dynamic international friendly between Venezuela and Nigeria  Houston Dynamo FC

Firstmonie Expands POS Network to Deepen Financial Inclusion Across Nigeria - TechAfrica NewsFirstmonie Expands POS Network to Deepen Financial Inclusion Across Nigeria  TechAfrica News

Nigeria Postpones Fuel Surcharge to 2026 Amid Economic Pressures - Medafrica TimesNigeria Postpones Fuel Surcharge to 2026 Amid Economic Pressures  Medafrica Times

The Rise of Digital Evangelism: How Faith Content is Reshaping Nigeria's Spiritual Landscape - OneSafeThe Rise of Digital Evangelism: How Faith Content is Reshaping Nigeria's Spiritual Landscape  OneSafe

Ethiopia’s preparedness puts it ahead of Nigeria in bid to host COP32, campaigners say - Climate Home NewsEthiopia’s preparedness puts it ahead of Nigeria in bid to host COP32, campaigners say  Climate Home News

Qatar visa for Nigerians: Authorities deny new visa restrictions for male applicants - BBCQatar visa for Nigerians: Authorities deny new visa restrictions for male applicants  BBC

South Africa vs Nigeria highlights: Troost-Ekong score own goal for Africa 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers match - BBCSouth Africa vs Nigeria highlights: Troost-Ekong score own goal for Africa 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers match  BBC

Nigeria: Borno and Yobe Market Monitoring Report, August 2025—Issue 97 - ReliefWebNigeria: Borno and Yobe Market Monitoring Report, August 2025—Issue 97  ReliefWeb

Qatar Welcomes Nigerian Visitors Amid Rumours of Visa Restrictions - Travel And Tour WorldQatar Welcomes Nigerian Visitors Amid Rumours of Visa Restrictions  Travel And Tour World

Indus Towers to enter Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia in African expansion - Business StandardIndus Towers to enter Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia in African expansion  Business Standard

UN allocates $5m to Nigeria to minimise impact of floods - EnviroNews NigeriaUN allocates $5m to Nigeria to minimise impact of floods  EnviroNews Nigeria

Axxela strikes power deal with Evans Industries to counter Nigeria’s grid failures - BusinessamliveAxxela strikes power deal with Evans Industries to counter Nigeria’s grid failures  Businessamlive

Nigeria bans export of shea nuts used in beauty creams for six months - BBCNigeria bans export of shea nuts used in beauty creams for six months  BBC

U.S. approves potential $346 million weapons sale to Nigeria to bolster security - The HinduU.S. approves potential $346 million weapons sale to Nigeria to bolster security  The Hindu

‘I don’t have a village anymore’: Priest decries insecurity, persecution in Nigeria - Catholic News Agency‘I don’t have a village anymore’: Priest decries insecurity, persecution in Nigeria  Catholic News Agency

Nigeria and Venezuela to play international friendly in Houston - Houston ChronicleNigeria and Venezuela to play international friendly in Houston  Houston Chronicle

Dangote Cement Cameroon Imports 481,100 Tonnes of Clinker from Nigeria to Sustain H1 Output - Business in CameroonDangote Cement Cameroon Imports 481,100 Tonnes of Clinker from Nigeria to Sustain H1 Output  Business in Cameroon

Omo Oni Ile Rights In Nigeria: Are They Valid Or Extinguishable? - Real Estate - Nigeria - MondaqOmo Oni Ile Rights In Nigeria: Are They Valid Or Extinguishable? - Real Estate - Nigeria  Mondaq

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Nigeria - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Nigeria  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

It will take a Nigerian 17 months to afford the iPhone 17 - TechCabalIt will take a Nigerian 17 months to afford the iPhone 17  TechCabal

Nigeria deports Chinese scammers in crackdown on 'foreign-led' cyber crime - BBCNigeria deports Chinese scammers in crackdown on 'foreign-led' cyber crime  BBC

Cross River State to host AfSNET 2026 in Calabar, Nigeria, as Afreximbank backs sub-sovereign investment drive - Africa Sustainability MattersCross River State to host AfSNET 2026 in Calabar, Nigeria, as Afreximbank backs sub-sovereign investment drive  Africa Sustainability Matters

Nigeria backs China’s global governance initiative - Businessday NGNigeria backs China’s global governance initiative  Businessday NG

A court in Nigeria sentences a top militant leader to 15 years on terror charges - Ottumwa CourierA court in Nigeria sentences a top militant leader to 15 years on terror charges  Ottumwa Courier

Ndidi Faces Injury Layoff After International Duty With Nigeria - Africa Top SportsNdidi Faces Injury Layoff After International Duty With Nigeria  Africa Top Sports

More than 30 jihadists killed in air strikes, Nigerian military says - BBCMore than 30 jihadists killed in air strikes, Nigerian military says  BBC

Nigeria: 200 killed, 1000 reported missing in floods - NewsonairNigeria: 200 killed, 1000 reported missing in floods  Newsonair

Nigeria coach makes honest admission about World Cup qualification hopes - Foot AfricaNigeria coach makes honest admission about World Cup qualification hopes  Foot Africa

Sokoto boat accident: Nigerian rescuers search for dozens missing - BBCSokoto boat accident: Nigerian rescuers search for dozens missing  BBC

Banking, fintech top consumer complaints in Nigeria — FCCPC - Vanguard NewsBanking, fintech top consumer complaints in Nigeria — FCCPC  Vanguard News

Nigeria’s crude output falls below OPEC quota after 2 months - Businessday NGNigeria’s crude output falls below OPEC quota after 2 months  Businessday NG

NSC backs Amusan, Brume-led team Nigeria for Tokyo 2025 - Punch NewspapersNSC backs Amusan, Brume-led team Nigeria for Tokyo 2025  Punch Newspapers

Nigeria: Selected Issues - International Monetary FundNigeria: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund

Hunger spreads in northern Nigeria - Vatican NewsHunger spreads in northern Nigeria  Vatican News

Ademola Lookman is back! Nigeria star puts Inter transfer feud with Serie A side beside him with return to training - Goal.comAdemola Lookman is back! Nigeria star puts Inter transfer feud with Serie A side beside him with return to training  Goal.com

A court in Nigeria sentences a top militant leader to 15 years on terror charges - CP24A court in Nigeria sentences a top militant leader to 15 years on terror charges  CP24

Second most valuable African nation - Why Nigeria's World Cup dream is effectively over - TransfermarktSecond most valuable African nation - Why Nigeria's World Cup dream is effectively over  Transfermarkt

Nigeria: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Nigeria - International Monetary FundNigeria: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Nigeria  International Monetary Fund

Research Article – Why the Nigeria police struggles to tackle banditry in Nigeria - Commonwealth Round TableResearch Article – Why the Nigeria police struggles to tackle banditry in Nigeria  Commonwealth Round Table

Nigeria Cuts Crude Losses to 16-Year Low of 9,600b/d - Business Post NigeriaNigeria Cuts Crude Losses to 16-Year Low of 9,600b/d  Business Post Nigeria

Renaissance, Nigerian Navy plan framework to safeguard oil assets - EnviroNews NigeriaRenaissance, Nigerian Navy plan framework to safeguard oil assets  EnviroNews Nigeria

India's IOC buys Nigerian crude for September delivery, sources say - ReutersIndia's IOC buys Nigerian crude for September delivery, sources say  Reuters

Love Island USA: What is behind Nigeria's passion for reality show? - BBCLove Island USA: What is behind Nigeria's passion for reality show?  BBC

Nigeria’s polio battleground - NatureNigeria’s polio battleground  Nature

Banking, Fintech Lead Consumer Complaints in Nigeria - Business Post NigeriaBanking, Fintech Lead Consumer Complaints in Nigeria  Business Post Nigeria

ILO, ECOWAS, Nigeria partner to boost social protection - realnewsmagazine.netILO, ECOWAS, Nigeria partner to boost social protection  realnewsmagazine.net

World Cup Qualifying - Nigeria, Cameroon on the brink of exit; Senegal take control - ESPNWorld Cup Qualifying - Nigeria, Cameroon on the brink of exit; Senegal take control  ESPN

Nigeria: Military says dozens of gang members killed - DWNigeria: Military says dozens of gang members killed  DW

‘Health champions’: Local women lead the fight against polio in Nigeria - Al Jazeera‘Health champions’: Local women lead the fight against polio in Nigeria  Al Jazeera

BATN Foundation commits to boosting Nigeria’s cassava production in Osun - EnviroNews NigeriaBATN Foundation commits to boosting Nigeria’s cassava production in Osun  EnviroNews Nigeria

NIGERIA DAILY: Why Nigeria’s Rainy Season Claims Lives Despite Early Warnings - Daily TrustNIGERIA DAILY: Why Nigeria’s Rainy Season Claims Lives Despite Early Warnings  Daily Trust

More than 40 missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Sokoto - Al JazeeraMore than 40 missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Sokoto  Al Jazeera

Nigerian creative industry, open for business, global investment – FG - Punch NewspapersNigerian creative industry, open for business, global investment – FG  Punch Newspapers

Nigeria endorses China’s new global governance initiative - Punch NewspapersNigeria endorses China’s new global governance initiative  Punch Newspapers

Nigeria should learn from the Nepal experience - Modern GhanaNigeria should learn from the Nepal experience  Modern Ghana

Digital taxation is no longer optional — it’s Nigeria’s next fiscal lifeline, By Victor Ejechi - Premium Times NigeriaDigital taxation is no longer optional — it’s Nigeria’s next fiscal lifeline, By Victor Ejechi  Premium Times Nigeria

"Sister Killed In Front Of Me": Survivor On Back-To-Back Nigeria Massacres - NDTV"Sister Killed In Front Of Me": Survivor On Back-To-Back Nigeria Massacres  NDTV

FG collects N600bn VAT from Facebook, others - Punch NewspapersFG collects N600bn VAT from Facebook, others  Punch Newspapers

Trump deports first set of Nigerians - Daily TrustTrump deports first set of Nigerians  Daily Trust

5% fuel surcharge: A golden opportunity to wean Nigeria off oil addiction, By Daniel Oladoja - Premium Times Nigeria5% fuel surcharge: A golden opportunity to wean Nigeria off oil addiction, By Daniel Oladoja  Premium Times Nigeria

Project 1% is Bringing IP Education to Thousands in Nigeria - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)Project 1% is Bringing IP Education to Thousands in Nigeria  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Nigeria Endorses China’s Global Governance Initiative - Voice of NigeriaNigeria Endorses China’s Global Governance Initiative  Voice of Nigeria

Nigeria condemns Israeli airstrike in Qatar - Premium Times NigeriaNigeria condemns Israeli airstrike in Qatar  Premium Times Nigeria

Nigeria deports 60 Chinese, 39 Filipino convicted in crypto romance scams - Al JazeeraNigeria deports 60 Chinese, 39 Filipino convicted in crypto romance scams  Al Jazeera

Temitope Samuel Arowosafe a Nigeria fashion guru displayed... - Daily TrustTemitope Samuel Arowosafe a Nigeria fashion guru displayed...  Daily Trust

Nigeria extradites wanted Chinese gang leader in joint Interpol operation - ReutersNigeria extradites wanted Chinese gang leader in joint Interpol operation  Reuters

Egina: A Flagship Offshore Project in Nigeria - TotalEnergies.comEgina: A Flagship Offshore Project in Nigeria  TotalEnergies.com

Kano Gets Solar-Powered Oxygen Plant - Voice of NigeriaKano Gets Solar-Powered Oxygen Plant  Voice of Nigeria

Nigerian Government Re-commits to Women’s Empowerment - Voice of NigeriaNigerian Government Re-commits to Women’s Empowerment  Voice of Nigeria

Nigeria vs Morocco 3-2: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – as it happened - Al JazeeraNigeria vs Morocco 3-2: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – as it happened  Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s factories go local to survive currency turmoil - Financial TimesNigeria’s factories go local to survive currency turmoil  Financial Times

Nigeria’s $11bn coastal highway project stirs uproar – 50 years on - The EastAfricanNigeria’s $11bn coastal highway project stirs uproar – 50 years on  The EastAfrican

Gunmen kidnap more than 50 people in north-west Nigeria - The GuardianGunmen kidnap more than 50 people in north-west Nigeria  The Guardian

FG: Nigeria On Path To Sustainable Power Sector - News Agency of NigeriaFG: Nigeria On Path To Sustainable Power Sector  News Agency of Nigeria

Nigeria’s crude oil losses drop to 9,600bpd in July - Businessday NGNigeria’s crude oil losses drop to 9,600bpd in July  Businessday NG

Visa denial threatens Nigeria’s participation at World Wrestling Championships - The Nation NewspaperVisa denial threatens Nigeria’s participation at World Wrestling Championships  The Nation Newspaper

Nigeria Signs Insulin Plant Deal With China’s Shanghai Haiqi - Channels TelevisionNigeria Signs Insulin Plant Deal With China’s Shanghai Haiqi  Channels Television

Nigeria's NNPC says pipeline theft has been nearly eliminated - ReutersNigeria's NNPC says pipeline theft has been nearly eliminated  Reuters

Reps Deliberate on Bills to Reposition Nigeria’s Mining Sector - Voice of NigeriaReps Deliberate on Bills to Reposition Nigeria’s Mining Sector  Voice of Nigeria