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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Banda, Kundananji no match for Nigeria in WAFCON quarters - ESPN IndiaBanda, Kundananji no match for Nigeria in WAFCON quarters  ESPN India

Gunmen kill at least 20 people in an attack in central Nigeria - The HinduGunmen kill at least 20 people in an attack in central Nigeria  The Hindu

AI and immigration uncertainty threaten Nigeria’s dreams of becoming an outsourcing hot spot - Rest of WorldAI and immigration uncertainty threaten Nigeria’s dreams of becoming an outsourcing hot spot  Rest of World

Africa News Live Updates: Rwanda, Nigeria, Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire mark a day of arrests, reforms and rising voices - FirstpostAfrica News Live Updates: Rwanda, Nigeria, Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire mark a day of arrests, reforms and rising voices  Firstpost

Kenya vs Nigeria, 1st Match, Tomorrow, Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025 - Cricbuzz.comKenya vs Nigeria, 1st Match, Tomorrow, Pearl of Africa T20I Series 2025  Cricbuzz.com

Bandits kill six, abduct more than 100 in Nigeria’s Zamfara state By Reuters - Investing.comBandits kill six, abduct more than 100 in Nigeria’s Zamfara state By Reuters  Investing.com

Women's AFCON: Nigeria hope they have answers for Bandananji challenge - ESPN IndiaWomen's AFCON: Nigeria hope they have answers for Bandananji challenge  ESPN India

Nigeria vs Zambia LIVE streaming info, WAFCON 2024 quarterfinal: When and where to watch around the world? - SportstarNigeria vs Zambia LIVE streaming info, WAFCON 2024 quarterfinal: When and where to watch around the world?  Sportstar

Nigeria sentences 44 people to hard labour for financing Boko Haram militants - africanews.comNigeria sentences 44 people to hard labour for financing Boko Haram militants  africanews.com

A motorcycle ride through the forest: how I protect Nigeria’s wildlife - NatureA motorcycle ride through the forest: how I protect Nigeria’s wildlife  Nature

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery to Expand Namibia Fuel Storage Facilities - ChemAnalystNigeria’s Dangote Refinery to Expand Namibia Fuel Storage Facilities  ChemAnalyst

Nigeria thrash Zambia to reach Wafcon semi-finals - BBCNigeria thrash Zambia to reach Wafcon semi-finals  BBC

WAFCON 2024: Nigeria, Morocco reach semi-finals - Olympics.comWAFCON 2024: Nigeria, Morocco reach semi-finals  Olympics.com

Nigeria and Morocco book semi final berths at women's Africa Cup of Nations - RFINigeria and Morocco book semi final berths at women's Africa Cup of Nations  RFI

Rampant Nigeria smash five past Zambia to reach WAFCON semis - cafonline.comRampant Nigeria smash five past Zambia to reach WAFCON semis  cafonline.com

Qoray and TotalEnergies partner to bolster EV adoption in Nigeria - CondiaQoray and TotalEnergies partner to bolster EV adoption in Nigeria  Condia

Nigeria’s ex-President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London aged 82 - Al JazeeraNigeria’s ex-President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London aged 82  Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s diplomatic recall risks stalling global cooperation (experts) - France 24Nigeria’s diplomatic recall risks stalling global cooperation (experts)  France 24

Adidas expansion bets on Nigeria’s affluent class - SemaforAdidas expansion bets on Nigeria’s affluent class  Semafor

2024 Women's AFCON: Nigeria crushes Zambia and storms into semi-finals (5-0) - Foot Africa2024 Women's AFCON: Nigeria crushes Zambia and storms into semi-finals (5-0)  Foot Africa

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

Muhammadu Buhari failed to build a better Nigeria, twice - The EconomistMuhammadu Buhari failed to build a better Nigeria, twice  The Economist

Nigeria vs Zambia highlights: Super Falcons win 5-0 for Wafcon quarter-finals match - BBCNigeria vs Zambia highlights: Super Falcons win 5-0 for Wafcon quarter-finals match  BBC

Former Nigerian President Buhari to be buried in hometown on Tuesday - Al JazeeraFormer Nigerian President Buhari to be buried in hometown on Tuesday  Al Jazeera

Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria former president buried at home in Daura - BBCMuhammadu Buhari: Nigeria former president buried at home in Daura  BBC

Nigeria honours ex-President Buhari with state burial and tribute - Al JazeeraNigeria honours ex-President Buhari with state burial and tribute  Al Jazeera

Muhammadu Buhari: Ex-Nigeria president's political life in pictures - BBCMuhammadu Buhari: Ex-Nigeria president's political life in pictures  BBC

Nigeria thrashes Zambia to make WAFCON semis - beIN SPORTSNigeria thrashes Zambia to make WAFCON semis  beIN SPORTS

Nigeria bids farewell to former leader Buhari with burial in home state - ReutersNigeria bids farewell to former leader Buhari with burial in home state  Reuters

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

PFL Africa: Nigerian police officer Juliet Ukah eyes MMA history - BBCPFL Africa: Nigerian police officer Juliet Ukah eyes MMA history  BBC

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

WAFCON 2024: Nigeria Vs Zambia Line Up - Channels TelevisionWAFCON 2024: Nigeria Vs Zambia Line Up  Channels Television

Nigeria vs Zambia (LIVE UPDATES): Super Falcons gun for semi-final ticket - Premium Times NigeriaNigeria vs Zambia (LIVE UPDATES): Super Falcons gun for semi-final ticket  Premium Times Nigeria

Wafcon 2024: Nigeria and Algeria reach quarter-finals after draw - BBCWafcon 2024: Nigeria and Algeria reach quarter-finals after draw  BBC

Former Nigeria president Buhari dies age 82 - RFIFormer Nigeria president Buhari dies age 82  RFI

Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari dies at age 82 - CNNFormer Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari dies at age 82  CNN

Muhammadu Buhari, Strongman President of Nigeria, Dies at 82 - The New York TimesMuhammadu Buhari, Strongman President of Nigeria, Dies at 82  The New York Times

Morocco join Nigeria in semis after overcoming Mali - africanfootball.comMorocco join Nigeria in semis after overcoming Mali  africanfootball.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

Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon and Ethiopia hit by US cuts to visa duration. - BBCNigeria, Ghana, Cameroon and Ethiopia hit by US cuts to visa duration.  BBC

Devastated Christians in Nigeria Pray for Relief and Help - morningstarnews.orgDevastated Christians in Nigeria Pray for Relief and Help  morningstarnews.org

Wafcon 2024: Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco in quarter-final action - BBCWafcon 2024: Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco in quarter-final action  BBC

Nigeria's former leader Buhari to be buried on Tuesday, official says - ReutersNigeria's former leader Buhari to be buried on Tuesday, official says  Reuters

Buhari is dead: Former Nigeria president Muhammadu Buhari die at 82 for London hospital - BBCBuhari is dead: Former Nigeria president Muhammadu Buhari die at 82 for London hospital  BBC

WAFCON 2024: Nigeria Vs Zambia confirmed Line Up - Africa Top SportsWAFCON 2024: Nigeria Vs Zambia confirmed Line Up  Africa Top Sports

Nigeria, Zimbabwe rank among the world’s 10 most difficult places to live - Business Insider AfricaNigeria, Zimbabwe rank among the world’s 10 most difficult places to live  Business Insider Africa

Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria's ex-leader buried in his hometown - DWMuhammadu Buhari: Nigeria's ex-leader buried in his hometown  DW

Nigeria can generate 4m tonnes of green ammonia annually – Centre - EnviroNews NigeriaNigeria can generate 4m tonnes of green ammonia annually – Centre  EnviroNews Nigeria

Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military leader turned democratic president leaves a mixed legacy - The ConversationMuhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military leader turned democratic president leaves a mixed legacy  The Conversation

Nigeria can't take Venezuelan deportees from US, says Yusuf Tuggar - BBCNigeria can't take Venezuelan deportees from US, says Yusuf Tuggar  BBC

Muhammadu Buhari - the austere Nigerian military ruler who defeated a sitting president - BBCMuhammadu Buhari - the austere Nigerian military ruler who defeated a sitting president  BBC

EB Team establishes presence in Lagos, Nigeria to facilitate smooth and efficient immigration processes abroad - TechCabalEB Team establishes presence in Lagos, Nigeria to facilitate smooth and efficient immigration processes abroad  TechCabal

Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82 in London - The GuardianFormer Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82 in London  The Guardian

Nigeria's ex-president Buhari, twice leader of Africa's most populous nation, dies at 82 - NBC NewsNigeria's ex-president Buhari, twice leader of Africa's most populous nation, dies at 82  NBC News

Ghana police say they have rescued dozens from Nigeria job scam - BBCGhana police say they have rescued dozens from Nigeria job scam  BBC

Terrorism Trial: Nigerian government opposes Nnamdi Kanu’s no-case submission, court sets date for ruling - Premium Times NigeriaTerrorism Trial: Nigerian government opposes Nnamdi Kanu’s no-case submission, court sets date for ruling  Premium Times Nigeria

Despite Good Intentions, Muhammadu Buhari Failed Nigeria - Foreign PolicyDespite Good Intentions, Muhammadu Buhari Failed Nigeria  Foreign Policy

Three seminarians abducted in Nigeria, guard killed - Crux | Taking the Catholic PulseThree seminarians abducted in Nigeria, guard killed  Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse

Nigeria's former President Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82 - NPRNigeria's former President Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82  NPR

New US Consul General Rick Swart arrives in Lagos - Punch NewspapersNew US Consul General Rick Swart arrives in Lagos  Punch Newspapers

Multiple Disease Outbreaks Hit Nigeria, NCDC Warns Of Public Health Danger - Science NigeriaMultiple Disease Outbreaks Hit Nigeria, NCDC Warns Of Public Health Danger  Science Nigeria

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 vs Algeria Wafcon 2024 highlights: Nigeria Super Falcons play draw wit Algeria for dia final group B Wafcon 2024 game - BBCNigeria vs Algeria Wafcon 2024 highlights: Nigeria Super Falcons play draw wit Algeria for dia final group B Wafcon 2024 game  BBC

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

Nigeria’s ex-president Buhari, twice leader of Africa’s most populous nation, dies at 82 - AP NewsNigeria’s ex-president Buhari, twice leader of Africa’s most populous nation, dies at 82  AP News

CAA U18/U20 Championship: Team Nigeria claim multiple gold medals - ACLSportsCAA U18/U20 Championship: Team Nigeria claim multiple gold medals  ACLSports

New limits for Nigerian travelers squeeze families and businesses in U.S. - NBC NewsNew limits for Nigerian travelers squeeze families and businesses in U.S.  NBC News

Nigeria's former president Muhammadu Buhari dies in London at 82 - France 24Nigeria's former president Muhammadu Buhari dies in London at 82  France 24

Aminu Dantata: Nigerian billionaire buried in Saudi Arabia - BBCAminu Dantata: Nigerian billionaire buried in Saudi Arabia  BBC

Urgent steps needed to avert humanitarian catastrophe in Benue, Nigeria - Amnesty InternationalUrgent steps needed to avert humanitarian catastrophe in Benue, Nigeria  Amnesty International

Nigeria’s Maroko eviction remembered: a brutal legacy lives on - The ConversationNigeria’s Maroko eviction remembered: a brutal legacy lives on  The Conversation

Nigeria's tax reform: What to know as President Bola Tinubu signs new laws - BBCNigeria's tax reform: What to know as President Bola Tinubu signs new laws  BBC

CAA U-18/U-20 Championship: Nigeria Clinches Gold, Silver In Women’s 400m Event - News Agency of NigeriaCAA U-18/U-20 Championship: Nigeria Clinches Gold, Silver In Women’s 400m Event  News Agency of Nigeria

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

US pressed African countries to take in Venezuelan deportees, Nigeria says - Financial TimesUS pressed African countries to take in Venezuelan deportees, Nigeria says  Financial Times

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)

Araka strikes gold for Kenya in 400m in Nigeria - KBC DigitalAraka strikes gold for Kenya in 400m in Nigeria  KBC Digital

The Itoje legacy: Nigerian roots shaped the Lions captain who has inspired a new generation - The GuardianThe Itoje legacy: Nigerian roots shaped the Lions captain who has inspired a new generation  The Guardian

Why is violence by Boko Haram and ISIL rising again in Nigeria? - Al JazeeraWhy is violence by Boko Haram and ISIL rising again in Nigeria?  Al Jazeera

Bandits kill six, abduct more than 100 in Nigeria's Zamfara state - The Straits TimesBandits kill six, abduct more than 100 in Nigeria's Zamfara state  The Straits Times

Unknown gunmen kill at least 20 people in an attack in central Nigeria, officials say - Euronews.comUnknown gunmen kill at least 20 people in an attack in central Nigeria, officials say  Euronews.com

Nigeria says US pressuring Africa to accept Venezuelan deportees - ReutersNigeria says US pressuring Africa to accept Venezuelan deportees  Reuters

Nigeria breeze pass Zambia to reach 2024 WAFCON semifinals - Pan-Africa FootballNigeria breeze pass Zambia to reach 2024 WAFCON semifinals  Pan-Africa Football

Unstoppable Nigeria storm into Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final round after Zambia thrashing, set to face Banyana Banyana or Senegal - Goal.comUnstoppable Nigeria storm into Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final round after Zambia thrashing, set to face Banyana Banyana or Senegal  Goal.com

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

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

ADC: Nigeria's Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi join forces against Bola Tinubu - BBCADC: Nigeria's Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi join forces against Bola Tinubu  BBC

Nigeria's ex-president Buhari dies aged 82 - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosNigeria's ex-president Buhari dies aged 82  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Nigeria exceeds OPEC quota by four percent in June - The Nation NewspaperNigeria exceeds OPEC quota by four percent in June  The Nation Newspaper

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

Muhammadu Buhari: Former Nigeria president political life in pictures - BBCMuhammadu Buhari: Former Nigeria president political life in pictures  BBC

Dangote links power shortages in Nigeria to stolen funds hidden abroad - Business Insider AfricaDangote links power shortages in Nigeria to stolen funds hidden abroad  Business Insider Africa

Nigeria - unep.orgNigeria  unep.org

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

The Netherlands returns 119 stolen sculptures to Nigeria | Arts and Culture News - Al JazeeraThe Netherlands returns 119 stolen sculptures to Nigeria | Arts and Culture News  Al Jazeera

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

ATC Nigeria and ProFuturo Foundation Unite to Digitally Transform Education in Underserved Nigerian Communities - TecheconomyATC Nigeria and ProFuturo Foundation Unite to Digitally Transform Education in Underserved Nigerian Communities  Techeconomy

Farmers in central Nigeria are being killed with impunity - The EconomistFarmers in central Nigeria are being killed with impunity  The Economist

“I Knew It Was Time to Leave Nigeria After a Hospital’s Neglect Led To My Father’s Death” — Abroad Life - Zikoko!“I Knew It Was Time to Leave Nigeria After a Hospital’s Neglect Led To My Father’s Death” — Abroad Life  Zikoko!