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 mosque attack rises to 50, dozens abducted - The HinduDeath toll in Nigeria mosque attack rises to 50, dozens abducted  The Hindu

$346 Million U.S.-Nigeria Weapons Deal Sets Rights Groups On Edge As Abuja Is Accused Of Civilian Killings - EurAsian Times$346 Million U.S.-Nigeria Weapons Deal Sets Rights Groups On Edge As Abuja Is Accused Of Civilian Killings  EurAsian Times

Nigeria's Okonkwo fulfils WNBA dream with Wings - ESPN IndiaNigeria's Okonkwo fulfils WNBA dream with Wings  ESPN India

Chinese Embassy, Consulates in Nigeria closely follow case of 60 deported Chinese nationals: FM - Global TimesChinese Embassy, Consulates in Nigeria closely follow case of 60 deported Chinese nationals: FM  Global Times

Nigeria mosque attack: At least 50 killed; gunmen strike during prayers - The Times of IndiaNigeria mosque attack: At least 50 killed; gunmen strike during prayers  The Times of India

Nigeria deports 50 Chinese nationals in cybercrime crackdown - ThePrintNigeria deports 50 Chinese nationals in cybercrime crackdown  ThePrint

Conflict, poverty, climate change fuel Nigeria’s worsening malnutrition crisis - The HinduConflict, poverty, climate change fuel Nigeria’s worsening malnutrition crisis  The Hindu

‘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

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

In Nigeria, Why Isn’t Broadband Everywhere? - IEEE SpectrumIn Nigeria, Why Isn’t Broadband Everywhere?  IEEE Spectrum

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

Stop garments import: Nigeria's Association of Women in Fashion Tech - Fibre2FashionStop garments import: Nigeria's Association of Women in Fashion Tech  Fibre2Fashion

How Nigerians reinvented an Italian tinned tomato brand - Al JazeeraHow Nigerians reinvented an Italian tinned tomato brand  Al Jazeera

Senegal beat Nigeria to reach the AfroBasket semis for the fifth time in a row - fiba.basketballSenegal beat Nigeria to reach the AfroBasket semis for the fifth time in a row  fiba.basketball

Nigeria deports 50 Chinese nationals in cybercrime crackdown - ReutersNigeria deports 50 Chinese nationals in cybercrime crackdown  Reuters

US-Nigeria Weapons Sale Requires Rights Safeguards - Human Rights WatchUS-Nigeria Weapons Sale Requires Rights Safeguards  Human Rights Watch

Africa's Richest Man Is in the Running to Be Nigeria’s Rockefeller - BloombergAfrica's Richest Man Is in the Running to Be Nigeria’s Rockefeller  Bloomberg

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

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

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

More than 40 missing in Nigeria boat accident, emergency agency says - The HinduMore than 40 missing in Nigeria boat accident, emergency agency says  The Hindu

More than 40 missing in Nigeria boat accident, emergency agency says - ReutersMore than 40 missing in Nigeria boat accident, emergency agency says  Reuters

Nigeria win Group B after knocking down Cameroon - fiba.basketballNigeria win Group B after knocking down Cameroon  fiba.basketball

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

The Nigerian prom dresses that have the wow factor for US teenagers - BBCThe Nigerian prom dresses that have the wow factor for US teenagers  BBC

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

Full list of 31-man Super Eagles squad for September World Cup Qualifiers - BBCFull list of 31-man Super Eagles squad for September World Cup Qualifiers  BBC

Katsina mosque attack: Gunmen in Nigeria kill Muslim worshippers - BBCKatsina mosque attack: Gunmen in Nigeria kill Muslim worshippers  BBC

Rescued baby gorilla recovers from smuggling ordeal - BBCRescued baby gorilla recovers from smuggling ordeal  BBC

Nigeria yirukanye Abashinwa bakekwa mu bugizi bwa nabi bwo kuri internet - BBCNigeria yirukanye Abashinwa bakekwa mu bugizi bwa nabi bwo kuri internet  BBC

Nigeria mosque attack death toll rises to 50, lawmaker says - ABC NewsNigeria mosque attack death toll rises to 50, lawmaker says  ABC News

Meet the pet advocate who built Nigeria's first pet HMO - CondiaMeet the pet advocate who built Nigeria's first pet HMO  Condia

7,000 Christians Have Been Killed in Nigeria This Year, Group Says - Newsweek7,000 Christians Have Been Killed in Nigeria This Year, Group Says  Newsweek

Kemi Badenoch: I don't identify as Nigerian any more - BBCKemi Badenoch: I don't identify as Nigerian any more  BBC

Nigeria - Politics, Economy, Society - BritannicaNigeria - Politics, Economy, Society  Britannica

Nigeria: 'Bandits' go on killing spree in Katsina state - DWNigeria: 'Bandits' go on killing spree in Katsina state  DW

TICAD9: FG secures $238m deal from Japan agency - Punch NewspapersTICAD9: FG secures $238m deal from Japan agency  Punch Newspapers

Nigerian firm develops bionic arms for amputees - ReutersNigerian firm develops bionic arms for amputees  Reuters

Nigeria: Religious women in training on Trauma-Informed Care - Vatican NewsNigeria: Religious women in training on Trauma-Informed Care  Vatican News

Nigeria, Iran, China top priority countries for new religious freedom commission chair - Catholic News AgencyNigeria, Iran, China top priority countries for new religious freedom commission chair  Catholic News Agency

Nigeria says it has arrested 2 militant leaders on its most wanted list - ABC NewsNigeria says it has arrested 2 militant leaders on its most wanted list  ABC News

Egypt wins 8 medals at African Youth Taekwondo Championships in Nigeria-SIS - Sis.gov.egEgypt wins 8 medals at African Youth Taekwondo Championships in Nigeria-SIS  Sis.gov.eg

US oil firm Vaalco eyes return to Nigeria - Punch NewspapersUS oil firm Vaalco eyes return to Nigeria  Punch Newspapers

Nigeria - Economy, Politics, People - BritannicaNigeria - Economy, Politics, People  Britannica

Nigeria adopts US-style social media visa vetting - DWNigeria adopts US-style social media visa vetting  DW

Nigerian court to rule on bail for deadly church attack suspects on Sept 10 - ReutersNigerian court to rule on bail for deadly church attack suspects on Sept 10  Reuters

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

Nigerian general promises to expose those sponsoring terrorism in Africa’s largest country - Business Insider AfricaNigerian general promises to expose those sponsoring terrorism in Africa’s largest country  Business Insider Africa

AfPIF 2025: Industry Leaders Chart New Course for Nigeria’s Content Delivery - TecheconomyAfPIF 2025: Industry Leaders Chart New Course for Nigeria’s Content Delivery  Techeconomy

D'Tigress AfroBasket champions: Nigeria's female basketball players promised $100,000 cash award and apartment - BBCD'Tigress AfroBasket champions: Nigeria's female basketball players promised $100,000 cash award and apartment  BBC

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

Presidential aides visit Japan’s designated hometown for Nigerians - Punch NewspapersPresidential aides visit Japan’s designated hometown for Nigerians  Punch Newspapers

‘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

Nigeria: Thousands killed, hundreds forcibly disappeared in two years in South-East region - Amnesty InternationalNigeria: Thousands killed, hundreds forcibly disappeared in two years in South-East region  Amnesty International

Alex Young Oyowah: Turning Nigeria’s exit into his own arrival - cafonline.comAlex Young Oyowah: Turning Nigeria’s exit into his own arrival  cafonline.com

Zamfara kidnapping: Nigeria bandits kill 38 hostages even after ransom paid - BBCZamfara kidnapping: Nigeria bandits kill 38 hostages even after ransom paid  BBC

Boxing: Nigeria hosts first global event on Independence day - Punch NewspapersBoxing: Nigeria hosts first global event on Independence day  Punch Newspapers

Nigerian nurses strike for pay and staffing as talks collapse - ReutersNigerian nurses strike for pay and staffing as talks collapse  Reuters

Donald Trump aid cuts could push Nigerians into the arms of Boko Haram militants - UN - BBCDonald Trump aid cuts could push Nigerians into the arms of Boko Haram militants - UN  BBC

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

How Nigeria Can Unleash its Economic Potential - International Monetary FundHow Nigeria Can Unleash its Economic Potential  International Monetary Fund

Nigeria’s Late Surge: Chelle finds consolation in Eagles’ response, Ngatsono seeks lessons for Congo - cafonline.comNigeria’s Late Surge: Chelle finds consolation in Eagles’ response, Ngatsono seeks lessons for Congo  cafonline.com

Japan names Kisarazu as hometown for Nigerians in new visa programme? - Vanguard NewsJapan names Kisarazu as hometown for Nigerians in new visa programme?  Vanguard News

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)

Telecom Operator in Nigeria Reports 5,478 Fibre Cuts in 2025 so far - TecheconomyTelecom Operator in Nigeria Reports 5,478 Fibre Cuts in 2025 so far  Techeconomy

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

VIDEO: FG Can Lock Down Nigeria’s Borders To Deal With Terrorists — Ex-COAS Buratai - Channels TelevisionVIDEO: FG Can Lock Down Nigeria’s Borders To Deal With Terrorists — Ex-COAS Buratai  Channels Television

TICAD9: Nigeria secures $190m renewable energy loan from JICA - Punch NewspapersTICAD9: Nigeria secures $190m renewable energy loan from JICA  Punch Newspapers

Nigeria win 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after thrilling comeback against Morocco - The GuardianNigeria win 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after thrilling comeback against Morocco  The Guardian

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

World Cup 2026 (Q): Eric Chelle unveils Nigeria's provisional squad for Rwanda and South Africa - ca.sports.yahoo.comWorld Cup 2026 (Q): Eric Chelle unveils Nigeria's provisional squad for Rwanda and South Africa  ca.sports.yahoo.com

India’s MMR comparison to Nigeria unfair, says Health Ministry - The HinduIndia’s MMR comparison to Nigeria unfair, says Health Ministry  The Hindu

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

Nigeria deports 50 Chinese nationals, one Tunisian in major cybercrime crackdown - Business Insider AfricaNigeria deports 50 Chinese nationals, one Tunisian in major cybercrime crackdown  Business Insider Africa

Nigeria Loses Over $1.5bn Annually to Malnutrition, FG Declares - thisdayliveNigeria Loses Over $1.5bn Annually to Malnutrition, FG Declares  thisdaylive

The Side Chic Republic: Nigeria’s open secret, by Stephanie Shaakaa - Vanguard NewsThe Side Chic Republic: Nigeria’s open secret, by Stephanie Shaakaa  Vanguard News

Japan designates city as hometown for Nigerians - Punch NewspapersJapan designates city as hometown for Nigerians  Punch Newspapers

Nigeria’s recent successes in counterterrorism: What Next? - Daily TrustNigeria’s recent successes in counterterrorism: What Next?  Daily Trust

From Theory to Practice: SkillUp bridges the gap in Nigeria’s education system - Businessday NGFrom Theory to Practice: SkillUp bridges the gap in Nigeria’s education system  Businessday NG

Nigerian Scientist’s Global Breakthrough In Biotechnology - News Agency of NigeriaNigerian Scientist’s Global Breakthrough In Biotechnology  News Agency of Nigeria

Expert urges integration of biotechnology into Nigeria’s healthcare - The Guardian Nigeria NewsExpert urges integration of biotechnology into Nigeria’s healthcare  The Guardian Nigeria News

Nigeria vs Morocco: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final 2025 – teams, start - Al JazeeraNigeria vs Morocco: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final 2025 – teams, start  Al Jazeera

From Blueprint to Reality: Action Plan for Nigeria’s Sustainable Infrastructure Future - thisdayliveFrom Blueprint to Reality: Action Plan for Nigeria’s Sustainable Infrastructure Future  thisdaylive

Nigeria needs new politicians, not old ones with same spots – Adebayo - Businessday NGNigeria needs new politicians, not old ones with same spots – Adebayo  Businessday NG

Nigeria Wafcon: Victorious players promised $100,000 cash award and apartment - BBCNigeria Wafcon: Victorious players promised $100,000 cash award and apartment  BBC

Nigeria - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectNigeria  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

I’ll never advise my son to play for Nigeria – Taribo West - Punch NewspapersI’ll never advise my son to play for Nigeria – Taribo West  Punch Newspapers

VIDEO: Nigeria’s Security Problem Can Be Solved In Six Months — General Williams - Channels TelevisionVIDEO: Nigeria’s Security Problem Can Be Solved In Six Months — General Williams  Channels Television

FG, Japan Advance Talks On $238m Loan To Boost Nigeria’s Power Grid - Arise NewsFG, Japan Advance Talks On $238m Loan To Boost Nigeria’s Power Grid  Arise News

How foreign nationals escalate cybercrime in Nigeria - The Guardian Nigeria NewsHow foreign nationals escalate cybercrime in Nigeria  The Guardian Nigeria News

IRC humanitarian interventions in Nigeria reached $50 million in 2024: Official - Peoples Gazette NigeriaIRC humanitarian interventions in Nigeria reached $50 million in 2024: Official  Peoples Gazette Nigeria

At least 25 people are missing after a boat capsized in Nigeria’s northwest - AP NewsAt least 25 people are missing after a boat capsized in Nigeria’s northwest  AP News

FG Launches Mining Week Woos Investors - Science NigeriaFG Launches Mining Week Woos Investors  Science Nigeria

When impunity becomes policy: Washington’s stark verdict on Nigeria - TheCableWhen impunity becomes policy: Washington’s stark verdict on Nigeria  TheCable

Nigeria’s economy 30% bigger after GDP recalculation - Financial TimesNigeria’s economy 30% bigger after GDP recalculation  Financial Times

As England’s Lionesses roared, Nigeria’s queens of Africa made football history - The GuardianAs England’s Lionesses roared, Nigeria’s queens of Africa made football history  The Guardian

Nigeria: Amid record hunger and surging insecurity, emergency food assistance to stall entirely - UN NewsNigeria: Amid record hunger and surging insecurity, emergency food assistance to stall entirely  UN News

Beyond states and regions: Rethinking Nigeria as a country of nations - The Guardian Nigeria NewsBeyond states and regions: Rethinking Nigeria as a country of nations  The Guardian Nigeria News

From Ashes to Seeds: Re-building Nigeria’s electoral system - The Guardian Nigeria NewsFrom Ashes to Seeds: Re-building Nigeria’s electoral system  The Guardian Nigeria News

Nigeria’s ageing population holds untapped economic potential, says Emem Omokaro - Businessday NGNigeria’s ageing population holds untapped economic potential, says Emem Omokaro  Businessday NG