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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Nigeria charges former presidential candidate over anti-Tinubu posts - Times of IndiaNigeria charges former presidential candidate over anti-Tinubu posts  Times of India

Conservationists fight to save Nigeria's sea turtles from pollution and poachers - ReutersConservationists fight to save Nigeria's sea turtles from pollution and poachers  Reuters

Nepal, Nigeria, Myanmar nationals top list as 660 foreigners arrested in India’s drug trade - The Indian ExpressNepal, Nigeria, Myanmar nationals top list as 660 foreigners arrested in India’s drug trade  The Indian Express

Food price crash: Farmers fault FG’s order as agro-imports hit N2.2tn - Punch NewspapersFood price crash: Farmers fault FG’s order as agro-imports hit N2.2tn  Punch Newspapers

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

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

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

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

Nigeria Reports E-commerce and Digital Lending as Growing Pain Points for Nigerians - TechAfrica NewsNigeria Reports E-commerce and Digital Lending as Growing Pain Points for Nigerians  TechAfrica News

Vitol, Sunoco take first gasoline cargo from Nigeria's Dangote to the US, sources say - ReutersVitol, Sunoco take first gasoline cargo from Nigeria's Dangote to the US, sources say  Reuters

Nigeria mulls private-led model for new national carrier - ch-aviationNigeria mulls private-led model for new national carrier  ch-aviation

Hilda Baci: Nigerian chef breaks world record for largest jollof rice dish - BBCHilda Baci: Nigerian chef breaks world record for largest jollof rice dish  BBC

Nigeria to warm up for IRL World Series 2025 with Ghana series - International Rugby LeagueNigeria to warm up for IRL World Series 2025 with Ghana series  International Rugby League

UNHCR Nigeria Refugees & Asylum-seekers Dashboard - 1 September 2025 - ReliefWebUNHCR Nigeria Refugees & Asylum-seekers Dashboard - 1 September 2025  ReliefWeb

Nigeria lags behind in startup funding after four-year dominance - CondiaNigeria lags behind in startup funding after four-year dominance  Condia

Nigeria’s albinism community gets its first beauty queen in Lagos - WIONNigeria’s albinism community gets its first beauty queen in Lagos  WION

Ansaru terror leaders’ arrest is a strategic change for Nigeria: what could happen next - The ConversationAnsaru terror leaders’ arrest is a strategic change for Nigeria: what could happen next  The Conversation

Nigeria Joins Global Privacy Assembly to Tackle AI and Data Protection - iAfrica.comNigeria Joins Global Privacy Assembly to Tackle AI and Data Protection  iAfrica.com

Nigeria loses $10bn annually to post-harvest losses – Minister - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineNigeria loses $10bn annually to post-harvest losses – Minister  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Report: 100 Churches attacked monthly by jihadists in Nigeria - CruxReport: 100 Churches attacked monthly by jihadists in Nigeria  Crux

ASA eyes soybean export growth in Nigeria’s expanding market - Brownfield Ag NewsASA eyes soybean export growth in Nigeria’s expanding market  Brownfield Ag News

Nigeria Joins 95 Countries to Address AI’s Impact on Privacy - TechAfrica NewsNigeria Joins 95 Countries to Address AI’s Impact on Privacy  TechAfrica News

Nigeria suspends FOB levy on imports after industry backlash - ReutersNigeria suspends FOB levy on imports after industry backlash  Reuters

Nigeria — North-east Nigeria — Borno State Flash Report 169 (15 September 2025) - ReliefWebNigeria — North-east Nigeria — Borno State Flash Report 169 (15 September 2025)  ReliefWeb

Nigerian military kills 11 ISWAP militants in Borno and Adamawa - ReutersNigerian military kills 11 ISWAP militants in Borno and Adamawa  Reuters

Nigeria — North-west Nigeria — Kaduna State Flash Report 258 (16 September 2025) - ReliefWebNigeria — North-west Nigeria — Kaduna State Flash Report 258 (16 September 2025)  ReliefWeb

AFRICA/NIGERIA - Catholic priest kidnapped: Father Wilfred Ezemba - Agenzia FidesAFRICA/NIGERIA - Catholic priest kidnapped: Father Wilfred Ezemba  Agenzia Fides

The real impact of NEMA’s flood actions across Nigeria’s states - International Fire & Safety JournalThe real impact of NEMA’s flood actions across Nigeria’s states  International Fire & Safety Journal

Libya and Nigeria to Revive Natural Gas Pipeline Project to Europe - Pipeline Technology JournalLibya and Nigeria to Revive Natural Gas Pipeline Project to Europe  Pipeline Technology Journal

Starlink hits capacity in Nigeria’s largest cities, raising questions about Musk’s Africa ambitions - Business Insider AfricaStarlink hits capacity in Nigeria’s largest cities, raising questions about Musk’s Africa ambitions  Business Insider Africa

Nigeria — Joint Flood Situation Report — Yobe State (22-23 August 2025) - ReliefWebNigeria — Joint Flood Situation Report — Yobe State (22-23 August 2025)  ReliefWeb

Nigeria — Solutions and Mobility Index Round 4 (December 2024) - ReliefWebNigeria — Solutions and Mobility Index Round 4 (December 2024)  ReliefWeb

Soop joins hands with Nigeria’s culture ministry to boost economy of digital creators - The Korea HeraldSoop joins hands with Nigeria’s culture ministry to boost economy of digital creators  The Korea Herald

Dangote truck drivers earn more than graduates, far more than Nigeria’s minimum wage - Business Insider AfricaDangote truck drivers earn more than graduates, far more than Nigeria’s minimum wage  Business Insider Africa

Nigeria’s Crude Oil Maintains Export Dominance at 52.60% Amid Production Recovery and Dangote Refinery Transformation - Serrari GroupNigeria’s Crude Oil Maintains Export Dominance at 52.60% Amid Production Recovery and Dangote Refinery Transformation  Serrari Group

UNHCR Nigeria Operational Presence & Priority Areas Map - 1 September 2025 - ReliefWebUNHCR Nigeria Operational Presence & Priority Areas Map - 1 September 2025  ReliefWeb

Nigerian troops kill eight Islamic State fighters in Borno ambush, military says - ReutersNigerian troops kill eight Islamic State fighters in Borno ambush, military says  Reuters

Nigeria: Equities market opens week bullish as ASI add 0.8% - ZAWYANigeria: Equities market opens week bullish as ASI add 0.8%  ZAWYA

Anthony Joshua to take Africa? Nigerian government gives its backing, promoter claims - RingMagazine.comAnthony Joshua to take Africa? Nigerian government gives its backing, promoter claims  RingMagazine.com

IDP Socio-economic Survey Yobe State (August 2025) - ReliefWebIDP Socio-economic Survey Yobe State (August 2025)  ReliefWeb

Simon Ekpa: Finland court sentences faction leader of Nigeria's Ipob secessionist group - BBCSimon Ekpa: Finland court sentences faction leader of Nigeria's Ipob secessionist group  BBC

Nigeria’s Zenith ‘following the money’ into francophone Africa - The Africa Report.comNigeria’s Zenith ‘following the money’ into francophone Africa  The Africa Report.com

Nigeria’s Gas Infrastructure Fund Inks an MoU with Afreximbank to Mobilise $500Million for a Pipeline of Projects - Africa Oil+Gas ReportNigeria’s Gas Infrastructure Fund Inks an MoU with Afreximbank to Mobilise $500Million for a Pipeline of Projects  Africa Oil+Gas Report

Nigeria: Lagos circularity in waste management is about $2.5bln —Gbadegesin - ZAWYANigeria: Lagos circularity in waste management is about $2.5bln —Gbadegesin  ZAWYA

ipNX urges greater investment in digital infrastructure to drive Nigeria’s e-Governance - TechCabalipNX urges greater investment in digital infrastructure to drive Nigeria’s e-Governance  TechCabal

Nigerian chef breaks world record for cooking the largest jollof rice dish - ABC NewsNigerian chef breaks world record for cooking the largest jollof rice dish  ABC News

Wildlife Justice Commission, NESREA sign MoU to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against wildlife crime - EnviroNews NigeriaWildlife Justice Commission, NESREA sign MoU to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against wildlife crime  EnviroNews Nigeria

Nigeria needs annual growth of 21.9% to achieve $1tn economy – Afrinvest - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineNigeria needs annual growth of 21.9% to achieve $1tn economy – Afrinvest  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Nigeria: Naira appreciates below $1.004 against dollar first time since February - ZAWYANigeria: Naira appreciates below $1.004 against dollar first time since February  ZAWYA

Borrowing Costs Soar Across Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa as Moody’s Warns of Growth Constraints - Serrari GroupBorrowing Costs Soar Across Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa as Moody’s Warns of Growth Constraints  Serrari Group

Did Hilda Baci just win the "Jollof Wars" for Nigeria? Chef cooks up largest ever serving - Guinness World RecordsDid Hilda Baci just win the "Jollof Wars" for Nigeria? Chef cooks up largest ever serving  Guinness World Records

2025 World Ozone Day: Nigeria Reaffirms… - thisdaylive2025 World Ozone Day: Nigeria Reaffirms…  thisdaylive

Nigeria Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerNigeria Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Youth and Women Entrepreneurs Power Through Nigeria’s Economic Challenges - naijapreneurYouth and Women Entrepreneurs Power Through Nigeria’s Economic Challenges  naijapreneur

Paystack Backs Kids Innovation Challenge 2025, Rallies Young Innovators Across Nigeria - TechCabalPaystack Backs Kids Innovation Challenge 2025, Rallies Young Innovators Across Nigeria  TechCabal

Nigeria’s Caring Africa joins Morgan Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures program - TechCabalNigeria’s Caring Africa joins Morgan Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures program  TechCabal

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)

Nigeria blasphemy: Mob burns woman to death for allegedly blaspheming against Prophet Muhammad - BBCNigeria blasphemy: Mob burns woman to death for allegedly blaspheming against Prophet Muhammad  BBC

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

Is TIN a must? What to know about Nigeria’s Tax Identification Number? - ZAWYAIs TIN a must? What to know about Nigeria’s Tax Identification Number?  ZAWYA

Dangote refinery ended Nigeria’s fuel import era – Energy analyst - Punch NewspapersDangote refinery ended Nigeria’s fuel import era – Energy analyst  Punch Newspapers

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

Jibodu: How Nigeria can transform air cargo as economic enabler - Aviation MetricJibodu: How Nigeria can transform air cargo as economic enabler  Aviation Metric

NOA urges Enugu residents to respect Nigeria flag, national values - Vanguard NewsNOA urges Enugu residents to respect Nigeria flag, national values  Vanguard News

Nigerian businesses score big with Afri Invoice, Kuda Bank’s exclusive e-invoicing deal - Businessday NGNigerian businesses score big with Afri Invoice, Kuda Bank’s exclusive e-invoicing deal  Businessday NG

Nigeria, Wildlife Justice Commission to combat illegal trafficking - Punch NewspapersNigeria, Wildlife Justice Commission to combat illegal trafficking  Punch Newspapers

Nigeria’s Inflation Will Drop To Single Digit — Presidency - Channels TelevisionNigeria’s Inflation Will Drop To Single Digit — Presidency  Channels Television

Fuelmetrics unveils Epump “Always-On”, redefining fuel station management system in Nigeria - TechCabalFuelmetrics unveils Epump “Always-On”, redefining fuel station management system in Nigeria  TechCabal

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to Ogoni clean-up - EnviroNews NigeriaNigeria reaffirms commitment to Ogoni clean-up  EnviroNews Nigeria

Corruption in Nigeria - Chatham HouseCorruption in Nigeria  Chatham House

10 things candidates should know about Customs recruitment CBT exams - Punch Newspapers10 things candidates should know about Customs recruitment CBT exams  Punch Newspapers

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

Why Nigeria’s $11.92 billion tax goal depends on technology - TechCabalWhy Nigeria’s $11.92 billion tax goal depends on technology  TechCabal

Inflation will drop to single digit in Nigeria — Presidency - Vanguard NewsInflation will drop to single digit in Nigeria — Presidency  Vanguard News

Nigeria needs total digital transformation of the electricity sector to boost economy - Punch NewspapersNigeria needs total digital transformation of the electricity sector to boost economy  Punch Newspapers

Ghana says 14 people deported from US sent to Nigeria, Gambia - africanews.comGhana says 14 people deported from US sent to Nigeria, Gambia  africanews.com

Nigerian Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Ozone Layer - Voice of NigeriaNigerian Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Ozone Layer  Voice of Nigeria

Video showing Northern Nigerian farmers preserving beans with cement, misleading - Dubawa - DubawaVideo showing Northern Nigerian farmers preserving beans with cement, misleading - Dubawa  Dubawa

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

Tech Firm, South African Partner Push Smart Living In Nigeria - News Agency of NigeriaTech Firm, South African Partner Push Smart Living In Nigeria  News Agency of Nigeria

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

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery petrol lands in US for first time - Daily Post NigeriaNigeria’s Dangote Refinery petrol lands in US for first time  Daily Post Nigeria

Nigeria risks civil war if notorious judge becomes INEC chairman – Buba Galadima - Daily Post NigeriaNigeria risks civil war if notorious judge becomes INEC chairman – Buba Galadima  Daily Post Nigeria

Nigeria Partners UNICEF for Renewed Hope in Healthcare - Voice of NigeriaNigeria Partners UNICEF for Renewed Hope in Healthcare  Voice of Nigeria

ATCON Stakeholders push for stronger Critical National Information Infrastructure in Nigeria - NairametricsATCON Stakeholders push for stronger Critical National Information Infrastructure in Nigeria  Nairametrics

Bold Reforms Making Nigeria Open to Investments—Shettima - Business Post NigeriaBold Reforms Making Nigeria Open to Investments—Shettima  Business Post Nigeria

US embassy Nigeria visa cancellations: US Embassy react to report on revocation of visas for Nigerians - BBCUS embassy Nigeria visa cancellations: US Embassy react to report on revocation of visas for Nigerians  BBC

Nigeria enters campaign mode — with elections two years away - Financial TimesNigeria enters campaign mode — with elections two years away  Financial Times

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Ships First Petrol Cargo To U.S. - saharareporters.comNigeria’s Dangote Refinery Ships First Petrol Cargo To U.S.  saharareporters.com

Nigerian chef breaks world record for cooking the largest jollof rice dish - The IndependentNigerian chef breaks world record for cooking the largest jollof rice dish  The Independent

Nigeria seeks to end Africa’s $120bn annual fuel import dependency - Punch NewspapersNigeria seeks to end Africa’s $120bn annual fuel import dependency  Punch Newspapers

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

Pregnancy has become a nightmare for many women in Nigeria’s conflict-hit north - AP NewsPregnancy has become a nightmare for many women in Nigeria’s conflict-hit north  AP News

NSC clears athletes’ allowances, bonuses at World Athletics Championships - Punch NewspapersNSC clears athletes’ allowances, bonuses at World Athletics Championships  Punch Newspapers

NOA urges Nigerians to honour national symbols - Punch NewspapersNOA urges Nigerians to honour national symbols  Punch Newspapers

UPDATED: Nigerian govt charges Sowore, Facebook, X with cybercrimes, defamation over anti-Tinubu posts - Premium Times NigeriaUPDATED: Nigerian govt charges Sowore, Facebook, X with cybercrimes, defamation over anti-Tinubu posts  Premium Times Nigeria

Visa fees are non-refundable – US Embassy tells Nigerians - Daily Post NigeriaVisa fees are non-refundable – US Embassy tells Nigerians  Daily Post Nigeria

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

PSC chairman Argungu lists qualities of police officers Nigeria needs - Vanguard NewsPSC chairman Argungu lists qualities of police officers Nigeria needs  Vanguard News

5 Hollywood Blockbusters That Conquered Nigeria’s Box Office in 2025 (Jan – Aug) - ShockNG5 Hollywood Blockbusters That Conquered Nigeria’s Box Office in 2025 (Jan – Aug)  ShockNG