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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Death toll in Nigeria attacks by herders rises to 56 - Deccan HeraldDeath toll in Nigeria attacks by herders rises to 56  Deccan Herald

None spared in Nigeria gun, machete massacre: survivors - Times of IndiaNone spared in Nigeria gun, machete massacre: survivors  Times of India

FIFPRO Rules Nigeria FA, League, Club Guilty Of Negligence For Death Of Player- News18 - News18FIFPRO Rules Nigeria FA, League, Club Guilty Of Negligence For Death Of Player- News18  News18

56 killed in Nigeria shooting, AFP reports - ThePrint56 killed in Nigeria shooting, AFP reports  ThePrint

Goldman Says Devaluation on Cards Again for Naira as Oil Sinks - Bloomberg.comGoldman Says Devaluation on Cards Again for Naira as Oil Sinks  Bloomberg.com

‘We are all Natasha’: senator’s sexual harassment claims roil Nigeria - The Guardian‘We are all Natasha’: senator’s sexual harassment claims roil Nigeria  The Guardian

US jet fuel imports surge as Nigeria's Dangote refinery pushes barrels west - ReutersUS jet fuel imports surge as Nigeria's Dangote refinery pushes barrels west  Reuters

Commonwealth Games: Canada, India, Nigeria & New Zealand among those keen to host in 2030 & 2034 - BBCCommonwealth Games: Canada, India, Nigeria & New Zealand among those keen to host in 2030 & 2034  BBC

Nigerian politics is a nasty place for women - The EconomistNigerian politics is a nasty place for women  The Economist

How Starlink took over Africa’s largest internet market - Rest of WorldHow Starlink took over Africa’s largest internet market  Rest of World

CSI Condemns Holy Week Massacre of Christians in Nigeria - Genocide WatchCSI Condemns Holy Week Massacre of Christians in Nigeria  Genocide Watch

Herder-farmer clashes in Nigeria kill at least 56 - Al JazeeraHerder-farmer clashes in Nigeria kill at least 56  Al Jazeera

Gunmen kill at least 56 people in central Nigeria - France 24Gunmen kill at least 56 people in central Nigeria  France 24

Nigerian Priest: 'I would be happy to be arrested for Christ's sake' - Vatican NewsNigerian Priest: 'I would be happy to be arrested for Christ's sake'  Vatican News

Death toll in Nigeria attacks by herders rises to 56 - ReutersDeath toll in Nigeria attacks by herders rises to 56  Reuters

Breaking News: 56 Killed in Bloody Clash Between Two Groups in Nigeria | ABP News - ABP Live EnglishBreaking News: 56 Killed in Bloody Clash Between Two Groups in Nigeria | ABP News  ABP Live English

Over 50 killed in deadly gunmen attack in Nigeria - Khaama PressOver 50 killed in deadly gunmen attack in Nigeria  Khaama Press

‘I love my country but nobody is safe’: the plight of Cameroon’s exiles, trapped in Nigeria - The Guardian‘I love my country but nobody is safe’: the plight of Cameroon’s exiles, trapped in Nigeria  The Guardian

Nigeria: Death toll rises sharply in attacks in Benue state - DWNigeria: Death toll rises sharply in attacks in Benue state  DW

U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria charges ahead, Zambia stays on course - Confédération Africaine de FootballU17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria charges ahead, Zambia stays on course  Confédération Africaine de Football

Christians among 113 killed in latest spate of attacks in Nigeria - Open Doors UK & IrelandChristians among 113 killed in latest spate of attacks in Nigeria  Open Doors UK & Ireland

Nigeria soaked in ‘ocean of blood’, says bishop after murders of 200 Christians in one week - Catholic HeraldNigeria soaked in ‘ocean of blood’, says bishop after murders of 200 Christians in one week  Catholic Herald

Attack leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria, the country's president says - NPRAttack leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria, the country's president says  NPR

Nigeria plans petroleum products stockpile to counter global supply shocks - ReutersNigeria plans petroleum products stockpile to counter global supply shocks  Reuters

Nigeria: Amnesty condemns government after deadly attack - DWNigeria: Amnesty condemns government after deadly attack  DW

Nigeria cuts electricity subsidies by 35% after tariff hike - ReutersNigeria cuts electricity subsidies by 35% after tariff hike  Reuters

Nigeria signs minerals pact with South Africa in diversification push - ReutersNigeria signs minerals pact with South Africa in diversification push  Reuters

Nigeria: ISWAP extremists launching attack drones - DWNigeria: ISWAP extremists launching attack drones  DW

Tell Your Papa: Nigeria government bans Eedris Abdulkareem's song criticising President Tinubu - BBCTell Your Papa: Nigeria government bans Eedris Abdulkareem's song criticising President Tinubu  BBC

Bill Gates-backed Arnergy to expand solar access in Nigeria with $18M as demand surges - TechCrunchBill Gates-backed Arnergy to expand solar access in Nigeria with $18M as demand surges  TechCrunch

Nigeria - UNEP - UN Environment ProgrammeNigeria  UNEP - UN Environment Programme

Nigeria: Death toll rises sharply in attacks in Benue state - Times of OmanNigeria: Death toll rises sharply in attacks in Benue state  Times of Oman

Nigeria’s illegal gold trade – elites and bandits are working together - The ConversationNigeria’s illegal gold trade – elites and bandits are working together  The Conversation

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

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Super Eagles bid for World Cup 2026 falters - BBCNigeria vs Zimbabwe: Super Eagles bid for World Cup 2026 falters  BBC

Global investors back Nigeria’s economic reforms at Nasdaq forum - The Nation NewspaperGlobal investors back Nigeria’s economic reforms at Nasdaq forum  The Nation Newspaper

CBEX accounts in Nigeria: People fear savings lost as investment app freezes them out - BBCCBEX accounts in Nigeria: People fear savings lost as investment app freezes them out  BBC

NSIA, SEforALL, ISA, and Africa50 unveil US$500 million DRE Nigeria Fund - Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALLNSIA, SEforALL, ISA, and Africa50 unveil US$500 million DRE Nigeria Fund  Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALL

Faith leaders call for unity in tackling Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges - Businessday NGFaith leaders call for unity in tackling Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges  Businessday NG

Solar Power Surges In Nigeria Thanks To Arnergy - CleanTechnicaSolar Power Surges In Nigeria Thanks To Arnergy  CleanTechnica

Easter: Soludo urges Christians to sacrifice for Nigeria's growth\xa0 - MSNEaster: Soludo urges Christians to sacrifice for Nigeria's growth\xa0  MSN

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

Babagana Zulum: Borno state governor warns of Boko Haram comeback in Nigeria - BBCBabagana Zulum: Borno state governor warns of Boko Haram comeback in Nigeria  BBC

Atlas for Carbon Capture and Storage in Nigeria - International Finance Corporation (IFC)Atlas for Carbon Capture and Storage in Nigeria  International Finance Corporation (IFC)

The devaluation of intellect in Nigeria - Businessday NGThe devaluation of intellect in Nigeria  Businessday NG

Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria - BBCWhy British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria  BBC

Nigeria - General DebateNigeria  General Debate

Nigeria loses N14trn annually to post-harvest surplus mismanagement – ABIC director - Businessday NGNigeria loses N14trn annually to post-harvest surplus mismanagement – ABIC director  Businessday NG

PM addresses Indian community in Nigeria - PM IndiaPM addresses Indian community in Nigeria  PM India

Nigeria can transform mushroom production waste into valuable feed resource to boost circular agricultural economy - Anotaenwere - Businessday NGNigeria can transform mushroom production waste into valuable feed resource to boost circular agricultural economy - Anotaenwere  Businessday NG

Foundation tackles Nigeria’s challenges with key initiatives in health, education, and economic development - Businessday NGFoundation tackles Nigeria’s challenges with key initiatives in health, education, and economic development  Businessday NG

CBEX: Nigerians para afta losing money to trading platform, angry youths for Ibadan loot office - BBCCBEX: Nigerians para afta losing money to trading platform, angry youths for Ibadan loot office  BBC

Nigeria Makes Strides in Cancer Control, Views Decentralization of Services to Expand Access - International Atomic Energy AgencyNigeria Makes Strides in Cancer Control, Views Decentralization of Services to Expand Access  International Atomic Energy Agency

Gunmen kill at least 56 people in central Nigeria - MSNGunmen kill at least 56 people in central Nigeria  MSN

Nigeria’s Cross River State second to commence construction of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone - African Development Bank GroupNigeria’s Cross River State second to commence construction of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone  African Development Bank Group

Oando pipelines in Nigeria's oil-rich Bayelsa state hit by sabotage attacks - ReutersOando pipelines in Nigeria's oil-rich Bayelsa state hit by sabotage attacks  Reuters

Nigeria Immigration Service repatriates 62 Mali nationals - Vanguard NewsNigeria Immigration Service repatriates 62 Mali nationals  Vanguard News

PM Modi receives Nigeria's second-highest national award - The HinduPM Modi receives Nigeria's second-highest national award  The Hindu

Nigeria's durbar: The spectacular horse parade closing Ramadan - BBCNigeria's durbar: The spectacular horse parade closing Ramadan  BBC

Nigeria imported N14tn Chinese goods in 2024 – NBS - Punch NewspapersNigeria imported N14tn Chinese goods in 2024 – NBS  Punch Newspapers

How Benue Links impacts transportation in Nigeria - Businessday NGHow Benue Links impacts transportation in Nigeria  Businessday NG

Nigeria repatriates 62 Malians - Premium Times NigeriaNigeria repatriates 62 Malians  Premium Times Nigeria

Lateef Adedimeji, wife, Adebimpe become ambassadors of KON Group in Nigeria - Vanguard NewsLateef Adedimeji, wife, Adebimpe become ambassadors of KON Group in Nigeria  Vanguard News

Artificial Intelligence and the future of Nigeria’s public service - The Nation NewspaperArtificial Intelligence and the future of Nigeria’s public service  The Nation Newspaper

Nigeria’s Adora Nwodo wins global honour for software development at Forty Under 40 Awards in Dubai - Business Insider AfricaNigeria’s Adora Nwodo wins global honour for software development at Forty Under 40 Awards in Dubai  Business Insider Africa

Nigeria’s exploding oil pipelines spark national political crisis - Financial TimesNigeria’s exploding oil pipelines spark national political crisis  Financial Times

FG’s push, market access see foreign, local airlines interline in Nigeria - Businessday NGFG’s push, market access see foreign, local airlines interline in Nigeria  Businessday NG

How Nigeria lost its textile market to Chinese imports - DWHow Nigeria lost its textile market to Chinese imports  DW

Buhari the greatest fraud that happened to Nigeria – Buba Galadima - Punch NewspapersBuhari the greatest fraud that happened to Nigeria – Buba Galadima  Punch Newspapers

From chalkboards to chatbots: Transforming learning in Nigeria, one prompt at a time - World Bank BlogsFrom chalkboards to chatbots: Transforming learning in Nigeria, one prompt at a time  World Bank Blogs

Nigeria’s Brics partnership: economist outlines potential benefits - The ConversationNigeria’s Brics partnership: economist outlines potential benefits  The Conversation

Nigerian club, league and federation found negligent for player's death - FIFProNigerian club, league and federation found negligent for player's death  FIFPro

New frontlines: Jihadist expansion is reshaping the Benin, Niger, and Nigeria borderlands - ACLEDNew frontlines: Jihadist expansion is reshaping the Benin, Niger, and Nigeria borderlands  ACLED

Nigeria’s president pushes the limits of his power - The EconomistNigeria’s president pushes the limits of his power  The Economist

Nigeria’s E-Mobility Surge to Lower Emissions, Cut Costs, and Spur Economic Growth - Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALLNigeria’s E-Mobility Surge to Lower Emissions, Cut Costs, and Spur Economic Growth  Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALL

Nigeria’s policing structure has to change to win war against insecurity – Concerned Deltans - Businessday NGNigeria’s policing structure has to change to win war against insecurity – Concerned Deltans  Businessday NG

This Easter, let KFC Nigeria feed your soul – Unwrap juiciest chicken, burgers & fries combo deals made for sharing! - Pulse NigeriaThis Easter, let KFC Nigeria feed your soul – Unwrap juiciest chicken, burgers & fries combo deals made for sharing!  Pulse Nigeria

Nigeria becomes an EBRD shareholder - EBRDNigeria becomes an EBRD shareholder  EBRD

Another 51 Christians Killed in New Attacks in Nigeria’s Plateau State - Barnabas AidAnother 51 Christians Killed in New Attacks in Nigeria’s Plateau State  Barnabas Aid

Nigerians are building affordable alternatives to AWS and Google Cloud - Rest of WorldNigerians are building affordable alternatives to AWS and Google Cloud  Rest of World

Nigeria's IJGBs: Are those abroad widening the class divide back home? - BBCNigeria's IJGBs: Are those abroad widening the class divide back home?  BBC

AU projects $1bn feed, fodder investment potential in Nigeria - The Sun NigeriaAU projects $1bn feed, fodder investment potential in Nigeria  The Sun Nigeria

Artificial intelligence in Nigeria to lead its digital future - TechCabalArtificial intelligence in Nigeria to lead its digital future  TechCabal

Nigeria, China crack down on Chinese nationals in financial crimes - VOA - Voice of America English NewsNigeria, China crack down on Chinese nationals in financial crimes  VOA - Voice of America English News

Akpabio, Governors, Other Nigerian Leaders Call for Unity, Peace in Easter Messages - Arise NewsAkpabio, Governors, Other Nigerian Leaders Call for Unity, Peace in Easter Messages  Arise News

Gunmen kill 56 people in Nigeria - report - The Jerusalem PostGunmen kill 56 people in Nigeria - report  The Jerusalem Post

From chalkboards to chatbots in Nigeria: 7 lessons to pioneer generative AI for education - World Bank BlogsFrom chalkboards to chatbots in Nigeria: 7 lessons to pioneer generative AI for education  World Bank Blogs

Nigeria’s Shrinking Forex Reserves Threaten Recent Naira Gains - Bloomberg.comNigeria’s Shrinking Forex Reserves Threaten Recent Naira Gains  Bloomberg.com

Nigerian Government Commends Diaspora Physicians On Healthcare Contributions - Voice of NigeriaNigerian Government Commends Diaspora Physicians On Healthcare Contributions  Voice of Nigeria

Nigeria's Dangote refinery says it will suspend fuel sales in local currency - ReutersNigeria's Dangote refinery says it will suspend fuel sales in local currency  Reuters

NNPCL reduces fuel price - Daily Post NigeriaNNPCL reduces fuel price  Daily Post Nigeria

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe highlights: Super Eagles record setback for dia World Cup Qualifiers dream as dem draw for Uyo - BBCNigeria vs Zimbabwe highlights: Super Eagles record setback for dia World Cup Qualifiers dream as dem draw for Uyo  BBC

Nigeria: Floods - IFRCNigeria: Floods  IFRC

BREAKING: Gospel singer Big Bolaji dies after brief illness - Pulse NigeriaBREAKING: Gospel singer Big Bolaji dies after brief illness  Pulse Nigeria

The hidden emotional triggers that drive Nigerian consumer choices - Businessday NGThe hidden emotional triggers that drive Nigerian consumer choices  Businessday NG

Nigeria leprosy: Vital drugs due in the country after year's delay - BBCNigeria leprosy: Vital drugs due in the country after year's delay  BBC

Nigeria is admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc - AP NewsNigeria is admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc  AP News

Easter Celebration: A Call for Peace in Nigeria – Onjeh - Vanguard NewsEaster Celebration: A Call for Peace in Nigeria – Onjeh  Vanguard News

Kano's Islamic police arrest Nigerian Muslims for eating in public during Ramadan - BBCKano's Islamic police arrest Nigerian Muslims for eating in public during Ramadan  BBC

Nigeria's Dangote Refinery to operate at full capacity in 30 days, executive says - ReutersNigeria's Dangote Refinery to operate at full capacity in 30 days, executive says  Reuters