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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70 Security Volunteers Killed In Nigeria In Ambush By Bandits - NDTV70 Security Volunteers Killed In Nigeria In Ambush By Bandits  NDTV

Nigeria's Dangote refinery plans 1.6 mln barrels fuel storage tanks in Namibia, sources say - ReutersNigeria's Dangote refinery plans 1.6 mln barrels fuel storage tanks in Namibia, sources say  Reuters

“Seeing is believing”: how polio survivors are driving immunisation in northern Nigeria - Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance“Seeing is believing”: how polio survivors are driving immunisation in northern Nigeria  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Nigerian forces kill 30 gunmen after armed attacks in country's northwest - theweek.inNigerian forces kill 30 gunmen after armed attacks in country's northwest  theweek.in

‘We must unite’: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s rallying cry at Nigerian literature festival - The Guardian‘We must unite’: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s rallying cry at Nigerian literature festival  The Guardian

Dangote Refinery Expects to Process 100% Nigerian Crude by Year End - BloombergDangote Refinery Expects to Process 100% Nigerian Crude by Year End  Bloomberg

Mumbai: Nigerian national held in Santacruz for overstaying visa, lacking valid documents - Mid-dayMumbai: Nigerian national held in Santacruz for overstaying visa, lacking valid documents  Mid-day

Ghana police say they have rescued dozens from Nigeria job scam - bbc.comGhana police say they have rescued dozens from Nigeria job scam  bbc.com

Nigeria to export first gasoline cargo to Asia from Dangote refinery, source says - ReutersNigeria to export first gasoline cargo to Asia from Dangote refinery, source says  Reuters

Nigerian communities to take Shell to high court over oil pollution - The GuardianNigerian communities to take Shell to high court over oil pollution  The Guardian

Nigeria, Cameroon and Ethiopia hit by US cuts to visa duration. - bbc.comNigeria, Cameroon and Ethiopia hit by US cuts to visa duration.  bbc.com

Nigeria says troops kill dozens of gunmen in northwest and northeast - Al JazeeraNigeria says troops kill dozens of gunmen in northwest and northeast  Al Jazeera

How Nigeria Can Unleash its Economic Potential - International Monetary Fund (IMF)How Nigeria Can Unleash its Economic Potential  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

WAFCON 2024: When, How to Watch Nigeria Take on Botswana - Morocco World NewsWAFCON 2024: When, How to Watch Nigeria Take on Botswana  Morocco World News

Security forces kill 30 gunmen after armed attacks in northwest Nigeria - PBSSecurity forces kill 30 gunmen after armed attacks in northwest Nigeria  PBS

Nigeria into quarter-finals as Ihezuo sinks battling Botswana - cafonline.comNigeria into quarter-finals as Ihezuo sinks battling Botswana  cafonline.com

Nigeria says troops kill dozens of gunmen in northwest and northeast - WINNFM 98.9Nigeria says troops kill dozens of gunmen in northwest and northeast  WINNFM 98.9

Botswana vs Nigeria LIVE Score Updates: Great game we are living (0-0) - VAVEL.comBotswana vs Nigeria LIVE Score Updates: Great game we are living (0-0)  VAVEL.com

21 athletes killed in Nigeria road crash - The Times of India21 athletes killed in Nigeria road crash  The Times of India

Nigeria win to book spot in Wafcon quarter-finals - bbc.comNigeria win to book spot in Wafcon quarter-finals  bbc.com

Nigeria win to book spot in Wafcon quarter-finals - YahooNigeria win to book spot in Wafcon quarter-finals  Yahoo

Nigeria military kills at least 24 Boko Haram terrorists - TRT GlobalNigeria military kills at least 24 Boko Haram terrorists  TRT Global

Botswana vs. Nigeria (10 Jul, 2025) Live Score - ESPN - ESPNBotswana vs. Nigeria (10 Jul, 2025) Live Score - ESPN  ESPN

Nigeria secures $747-million Deutsche Bank-led syndicated loan for coastal highway - ReutersNigeria secures $747-million Deutsche Bank-led syndicated loan for coastal highway  Reuters

ADC: Nigeria's Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi join forces against Bola Tinubu - bbc.comADC: Nigeria's Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi join forces against Bola Tinubu  bbc.com

Nigerians face new US visa restrictions with three-month limit - ReutersNigerians face new US visa restrictions with three-month limit  Reuters

US visa for Nigerians: Who reciprocal non-immigrant visa restriction America announce go affect - bbc.comUS visa for Nigerians: Who reciprocal non-immigrant visa restriction America announce go affect  bbc.com

Revised US visa policy for Nigeria: America restrict non-immigrant visas to three months single entry - bbc.comRevised US visa policy for Nigeria: America restrict non-immigrant visas to three months single entry  bbc.com

Pastor, Worshipper Gunned Down in Northwest Nigeria - morningstarnews.orgPastor, Worshipper Gunned Down in Northwest Nigeria  morningstarnews.org

US Forces Major Change in Travel for Cameroon, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Other African Nations with Severe Visa Overhaul, Cutting Duration to Three Months - Travel And Tour WorldUS Forces Major Change in Travel for Cameroon, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Other African Nations with Severe Visa Overhaul, Cutting Duration to Three Months  Travel And Tour World

WAFCON 2024: Champions South Africa open title defence with victory as Nigeria, Senegal claim big wins - Olympics.comWAFCON 2024: Champions South Africa open title defence with victory as Nigeria, Senegal claim big wins  Olympics.com

Nigeria’s push to cash in on lithium rush gets off to a rocky start - Climate Home NewsNigeria’s push to cash in on lithium rush gets off to a rocky start  Climate Home News

Nigeria's tax reform: What to know as President Bola Tinubu signs new laws - bbc.comNigeria's tax reform: What to know as President Bola Tinubu signs new laws  bbc.com

Women's AFCON: Nigeria first team into quarterfinals - ESPNWomen's AFCON: Nigeria first team into quarterfinals  ESPN

The Nigerian industry that is costing the country $4 billion every year - Business Insider AfricaThe Nigerian industry that is costing the country $4 billion every year  Business Insider Africa

After U.S. clampdown, UAE blocks Nigerian transit visas, limits tourist access - Business Insider AfricaAfter U.S. clampdown, UAE blocks Nigerian transit visas, limits tourist access  Business Insider Africa

Nigeria looks to expand oil output with massive 500,000 bpd refinery deal - Business Insider AfricaNigeria looks to expand oil output with massive 500,000 bpd refinery deal  Business Insider Africa

Nigeria: Location Map (2025) - ReliefWebNigeria: Location Map (2025)  ReliefWeb

Resurgence of Suicide Bombings in Nigeria’s Boko Haram Conflict - Human Rights WatchResurgence of Suicide Bombings in Nigeria’s Boko Haram Conflict  Human Rights Watch

Nigeria begin Wafcon bid with routine win over Tunisia - bbc.comNigeria begin Wafcon bid with routine win over Tunisia  bbc.com

MATCH FACTS: Nigeria seek back-to-back wins against Botswana in Group B - cafonline.comMATCH FACTS: Nigeria seek back-to-back wins against Botswana in Group B  cafonline.com

Nigeria To Help Train African Scientists In Synergy With SPARK - TVC NewsNigeria To Help Train African Scientists In Synergy With SPARK  TVC News

Inquest shows how governments enable Fulani jihadists in Nigeria - Crux | Taking the Catholic PulseInquest shows how governments enable Fulani jihadists in Nigeria  Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse

Nigeria take charge of Group B on Thursday - 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco - africanfootball.comNigeria take charge of Group B on Thursday - 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco  africanfootball.com

HIV and TB Overview: Nigeria - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Nigeria  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Nigeria drop to lowest FIFA ranking in six years - Punch NewspapersNigeria drop to lowest FIFA ranking in six years  Punch Newspapers

Nigeria and Brazil sign $1 billion agreement to boost agriculture - ReutersNigeria and Brazil sign $1 billion agreement to boost agriculture  Reuters

Full List: UAE imposes fresh travel conditions on Nigerians, bans transit visa, others - Vanguard NewsFull List: UAE imposes fresh travel conditions on Nigerians, bans transit visa, others  Vanguard News

Why MTN Nigeria thinks it can take on AWS, Azure, Google - Techpoint AfricaWhy MTN Nigeria thinks it can take on AWS, Azure, Google  Techpoint Africa

The Netherlands returns 119 stolen sculptures to Nigeria - Al JazeeraThe Netherlands returns 119 stolen sculptures to Nigeria  Al Jazeera

Nigeria's Farmers Face Rising Attacks Amid Land Disputes - NPRNigeria's Farmers Face Rising Attacks Amid Land Disputes  NPR

Nigeria’s Never-ending Security Nightmare - Council on Foreign RelationsNigeria’s Never-ending Security Nightmare  Council on Foreign Relations

Young Nigerians Turn to Shared Living as Lagos Faces a Housing Crisis - OkayAfricaYoung Nigerians Turn to Shared Living as Lagos Faces a Housing Crisis  OkayAfrica

Boko Haram militants kill 9 people and injure 4 in northeastern Nigeria, authorities say - AP NewsBoko Haram militants kill 9 people and injure 4 in northeastern Nigeria, authorities say  AP News

France, Nigeria Reaffirm Commitment to Deepening Bilateral Cooperation - Arise NewsFrance, Nigeria Reaffirm Commitment to Deepening Bilateral Cooperation  Arise News

Fulani Jihadist expansion in Nigeria ‘backed by government funds’ - Catholic HeraldFulani Jihadist expansion in Nigeria ‘backed by government funds’  Catholic Herald

Deadly Boko Haram attack kills 57, leaves 70 missing in Nigeria's villages - The Times of IndiaDeadly Boko Haram attack kills 57, leaves 70 missing in Nigeria's villages  The Times of India

During the AI Tour in Lagos, Microsoft deepens its commitment to advancing digital skills in Nigeria - MicrosoftDuring the AI Tour in Lagos, Microsoft deepens its commitment to advancing digital skills in Nigeria  Microsoft

Blog: Reflections on the hunger crisis in northern Nigeria - UN World Food ProgrammeBlog: Reflections on the hunger crisis in northern Nigeria  UN World Food Programme

Nigeria set to host 7th National Council on AIDS - Premium Times NigeriaNigeria set to host 7th National Council on AIDS  Premium Times Nigeria

Pope prays for victims of ‘terrible massacre’ in Benue State, Nigeria - Vatican NewsPope prays for victims of ‘terrible massacre’ in Benue State, Nigeria  Vatican News

Nigeria, UAE Partner To Boost Youth In Digital Innovation - News Agency of NigeriaNigeria, UAE Partner To Boost Youth In Digital Innovation  News Agency of Nigeria

Nigeria eyes fiscal clarity, investor appeal in GDP rebase - Punch NewspapersNigeria eyes fiscal clarity, investor appeal in GDP rebase  Punch Newspapers

Revised Visa Reciprocity Policy for Nigeria - U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria (.gov)Revised Visa Reciprocity Policy for Nigeria  U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria (.gov)

Why my campaign to protest kidnapping in Nigeria failed - AeonWhy my campaign to protest kidnapping in Nigeria failed  Aeon

Nigeria Races To Finalise NDC 3.0 Ahead Of COP30 In Brazil - Science NigeriaNigeria Races To Finalise NDC 3.0 Ahead Of COP30 In Brazil  Science Nigeria

Nigeria Customs, India Strengthen Bilateral Ties at WCO Policy Commission - NewsDiaryOnlineNigeria Customs, India Strengthen Bilateral Ties at WCO Policy Commission  NewsDiaryOnline

Diplomatic tensions: FG pushes back as US, UAE tighten visa rules - Punch NewspapersDiplomatic tensions: FG pushes back as US, UAE tighten visa rules  Punch Newspapers

Troops kill 24 terrorists in Borno, repel Kebbi bandits - Punch NewspapersTroops kill 24 terrorists in Borno, repel Kebbi bandits  Punch Newspapers

Nigeria’s economy is growing but rural poverty is rising: 5 key policies to address the divide - The ConversationNigeria’s economy is growing but rural poverty is rising: 5 key policies to address the divide  The Conversation

Nigeria to face new 10% US tariffs from Trump over BRICS partnership - Businessday NGNigeria to face new 10% US tariffs from Trump over BRICS partnership  Businessday NG

Nigeria Moves To End Use of Substandard Infrastructure Materials - Science NigeriaNigeria Moves To End Use of Substandard Infrastructure Materials  Science Nigeria

Pray for food, Nigeria government tells its staff amid mockery - bbc.comPray for food, Nigeria government tells its staff amid mockery  bbc.com

Aminu Dantata: Nigerian billionaire buried in Saudi Arabia - bbc.comAminu Dantata: Nigerian billionaire buried in Saudi Arabia  bbc.com

Nigeria rejected US push to accept Venezuelan deportees — Tuggar - Punch NewspapersNigeria rejected US push to accept Venezuelan deportees — Tuggar  Punch Newspapers

Nigerias President Has No Power Remove Councillor, Governor From Office— VP Shettima - The Nigerian VoiceNigerias President Has No Power Remove Councillor, Governor From Office— VP Shettima  The Nigerian Voice

Nigeria admitted as partner country of BRICS bloc - The HinduNigeria admitted as partner country of BRICS bloc  The Hindu

Nigeria - unep.orgNigeria  unep.org

What Global investors can learn from Nigeria’s quiet democratic transformation - Business Insider AfricaWhat Global investors can learn from Nigeria’s quiet democratic transformation  Business Insider Africa

Tolaram Lauds Stanbic IBTC Capital’s Role in Guinness Nigeria Minority Equity Buyout - Business Post NigeriaTolaram Lauds Stanbic IBTC Capital’s Role in Guinness Nigeria Minority Equity Buyout  Business Post Nigeria

Final Whistle: Fallen Eagles that shaped Nigeria’s 1994 football glory - Punch NewspapersFinal Whistle: Fallen Eagles that shaped Nigeria’s 1994 football glory  Punch Newspapers

Nigeria floods kill more than 150 people - Al JazeeraNigeria floods kill more than 150 people  Al Jazeera

Nigeria To Become Sub-Saharan Steel Hub, Eyes $4 Billion In Import Substitution - Science NigeriaNigeria To Become Sub-Saharan Steel Hub, Eyes $4 Billion In Import Substitution  Science Nigeria

Nigeria charts new HIV path as global aid shifts - Punch NewspapersNigeria charts new HIV path as global aid shifts  Punch Newspapers

Nigeria Won’t Bow To US Pressure To Accept Venezuelan Deportees – FG - Channels TelevisionNigeria Won’t Bow To US Pressure To Accept Venezuelan Deportees – FG  Channels Television

Oyetola Begins ‘door-to-door’ diplomacy for Nigeria’s IMO Council campaign - OnePage AfricaOyetola Begins ‘door-to-door’ diplomacy for Nigeria’s IMO Council campaign  OnePage Africa

Learning from the past to build better healthcare in Nigeria - RocheLearning from the past to build better healthcare in Nigeria  Roche

Disappointing Super Falcons leave it late to reach WAFCON quarterfinal - scorenigeria.com.ngDisappointing Super Falcons leave it late to reach WAFCON quarterfinal  scorenigeria.com.ng

Goodwell and Alitheia Capital Invest in Nigeria’s Hinckley E-Waste Recycling - Techish KenyaGoodwell and Alitheia Capital Invest in Nigeria’s Hinckley E-Waste Recycling  Techish Kenya

US cuts Nigerians’ visa validity to three months - Punch NewspapersUS cuts Nigerians’ visa validity to three months  Punch Newspapers

Immigration: Nigerians face growing visa hurdles in UK, US, Canada, UAE, others - Vanguard NewsImmigration: Nigerians face growing visa hurdles in UK, US, Canada, UAE, others  Vanguard News

WAFCON 2024: Nigeria’s Super Falcons Battle Botswana, Eye Quarter-Final Berth - Channels TelevisionWAFCON 2024: Nigeria’s Super Falcons Battle Botswana, Eye Quarter-Final Berth  Channels Television

Botswana v Nigeria | Match Highlights | Women's Africa Cup of Nations - supersport.comBotswana v Nigeria | Match Highlights | Women's Africa Cup of Nations  supersport.com

Nigeria to boost aviation, agro trade with Brazil - The Guardian Nigeria NewsNigeria to boost aviation, agro trade with Brazil  The Guardian Nigeria News

Ex-WWE Star Doc Gallows Details Being Stranded in Nigeria and Being Fed a Smoked Rat - Wrestling News CoEx-WWE Star Doc Gallows Details Being Stranded in Nigeria and Being Fed a Smoked Rat  Wrestling News Co

Wafcon 2024: Nigeria 'needs to do better', says Desire Oparanozie - bbc.comWafcon 2024: Nigeria 'needs to do better', says Desire Oparanozie  bbc.com

Mobilising Men For Girls’ Education In Northern Nigeria - News Agency of NigeriaMobilising Men For Girls’ Education In Northern Nigeria  News Agency of Nigeria

CAN Women’s 2024: Chinwendu Ihezuo sends Nigeria to the quarter-finals - OneFootballCAN Women’s 2024: Chinwendu Ihezuo sends Nigeria to the quarter-finals  OneFootball

Dangote refinery to process 100% Nigerian crude by end of 2025 - Business Insider AfricaDangote refinery to process 100% Nigerian crude by end of 2025  Business Insider Africa

‘We lost everything’: 151 dead in Nigeria floods, thousands displaced - Al Jazeera‘We lost everything’: 151 dead in Nigeria floods, thousands displaced  Al Jazeera