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: Mob kills 16 people they suspected of being 'kidnappers' - India TV NewsNigeria: Mob kills 16 people they suspected of being 'kidnappers'  India TV News

Nigeria Quds Day Protest Sees Violence as Security Forces Clash with Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators in Abuja - OneindiaNigeria Quds Day Protest Sees Violence as Security Forces Clash with Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators in Abuja  Oneindia

Clash between Nigerian security forces members of pro-Palestinian group kill 6 - The WeekClash between Nigerian security forces members of pro-Palestinian group kill 6  The Week

Nigerian military says Shia protesters fired at soldiers - Al Arabiya EnglishNigerian military says Shia protesters fired at soldiers  Al Arabiya English

Clash in Abuja: Nigerian Security Forces and Pro-Palestinian Group Result in Six Fatalities - OneindiaClash in Abuja: Nigerian Security Forces and Pro-Palestinian Group Result in Six Fatalities  Oneindia

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

‘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

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

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 Boosts Oil Production Above Its OPEC Quota - OilPrice.comNigeria Boosts Oil Production Above Its OPEC Quota  OilPrice.com

Why British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria - BBC.comWhy British boarding schools are so eager to open in Nigeria  BBC.com

Nigeria’s Missed #MeToo Moment - Foreign PolicyNigeria’s Missed #MeToo Moment  Foreign Policy

Nigerians having babies abroad: women explain their reasons - The ConversationNigerians having babies abroad: women explain their reasons  The Conversation

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

Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery issues tender to sell fuel oil, document summary shows - Reuters.comNigeria’s Dangote oil refinery issues tender to sell fuel oil, document summary shows  Reuters.com

Deadly Clashes in Nigeria Highlight Regime’s Influence Through Iran-Inspired Extremist Movement - National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)Deadly Clashes in Nigeria Highlight Regime’s Influence Through Iran-Inspired Extremist Movement  National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)

Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying hopes dealt major late blow; Egypt, Morocco move closer - The Associated PressNigeria’s World Cup qualifying hopes dealt major late blow; Egypt, Morocco move closer  The Associated Press

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

Nigeria - UNEPNigeria  UNEP

Around the world in 60 hours: Nigerian aims to set travel record with ‘low-mobility’ passport - The GuardianAround the world in 60 hours: Nigerian aims to set travel record with ‘low-mobility’ passport  The Guardian

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Late drama for Nigeria as South Africa, Uganda and Cape Verde secure crucial wins - CAFOnline.com2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Late drama for Nigeria as South Africa, Uganda and Cape Verde secure crucial wins  CAFOnline.com

Protest erupts in Nigeria after mob kills 16 travelers over false claims - Anadolu Agency | EnglishProtest erupts in Nigeria after mob kills 16 travelers over false claims  Anadolu Agency | English

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

Eid el Fitr in photos - How Nigeria, rest of di world take mark end of Ramadan - BBC.comEid el Fitr in photos - How Nigeria, rest of di world take mark end of Ramadan  BBC.com

Nigeria’s state of emergency: was President Tinubu’s declaration legal and justified? - The ConversationNigeria’s state of emergency: was President Tinubu’s declaration legal and justified?  The Conversation

Skin-lightening creams in Nigeria: 'I scarred my six children' - BBC.comSkin-lightening creams in Nigeria: 'I scarred my six children'  BBC.com

Nigerian journalists are harassed by the public, the state and paid ‘data boys’ – what must change - The ConversationNigerian journalists are harassed by the public, the state and paid ‘data boys’ – what must change  The Conversation

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

Nigeria to host 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships - Peoples GazetteNigeria to host 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships  Peoples Gazette

Interpol operation red card: Nigeria lead wit highest number of arrested suspects across Africa - BBC.comInterpol operation red card: Nigeria lead wit highest number of arrested suspects across Africa  BBC.com

Nigeria, China crack down on Chinese nationals in financial crimes - Voice of AmericaNigeria, China crack down on Chinese nationals in financial crimes  Voice of America

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

Mob Violence Soars in Nigeria as Northern Travellers are Killed in South-South - HumAngle MediaMob Violence Soars in Nigeria as Northern Travellers are Killed in South-South  HumAngle Media

AFCON U-17 Nations Cup Gets Underway As Nigeria Miss Out - Africa Top SportsAFCON U-17 Nations Cup Gets Underway As Nigeria Miss Out  Africa Top Sports

Belgian Envoy Recommits To Improved Bilateral Ties With Nigeria, Frowns Over Akpabio-Natasha Saga - TV360Belgian Envoy Recommits To Improved Bilateral Ties With Nigeria, Frowns Over Akpabio-Natasha Saga  TV360

Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State under emergency: sending in the army isn’t the answer - The ConversationNigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State under emergency: sending in the army isn’t the answer  The Conversation

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

Millions in Central Sahel and Nigeria face food cuts amid WFP funding crisis - UN NewsMillions in Central Sahel and Nigeria face food cuts amid WFP funding crisis  UN News

Nigeria - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateNigeria  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

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

Nigeria beat Ivory Coast, Nigeria won by 264 runs - ESPNcricinfoNigeria beat Ivory Coast, Nigeria won by 264 runs  ESPNcricinfo

Nigeria, Turkey to ensure safe return of endangered baby gorrilla - EnviroNews NigeriaNigeria, Turkey to ensure safe return of endangered baby gorrilla  EnviroNews Nigeria

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

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

Protests over kidnapping and killing of priests, farmers, and others in Nigeria - Catholic World ReportProtests over kidnapping and killing of priests, farmers, and others in Nigeria  Catholic World Report

Nigeria reduces inflation rate, but the cost of living remains high – here’s why - The ConversationNigeria reduces inflation rate, but the cost of living remains high – here’s why  The Conversation

12 killed in clash between Nigerian troops and anti-Israel Quds Day protesters - The Times of Israel12 killed in clash between Nigerian troops and anti-Israel Quds Day protesters  The Times of Israel

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Nigeria get first win, Salah nets for Egypt - BBC.comWorld Cup 2026 qualifying: Nigeria get first win, Salah nets for Egypt  BBC.com

UK: Reduced demand from India, Nigeria, and Bangladesh drive a 14% decline in sponsored study visas in 2024 - ICEF MonitorUK: Reduced demand from India, Nigeria, and Bangladesh drive a 14% decline in sponsored study visas in 2024  ICEF Monitor

Nigeria wins bid to host 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships - BusinessdayNigeria wins bid to host 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships  Businessday

Nobody is bigger than Nigeria — Tinubu - MSNNobody is bigger than Nigeria — Tinubu  MSN

Nigerian deportees: 'All we insist on is that they are returned with dignity' - BBC.comNigerian deportees: 'All we insist on is that they are returned with dignity'  BBC.com

PM Modi talks with Nigerian President Tinubu focus on boosting strategic ties - The HinduPM Modi talks with Nigerian President Tinubu focus on boosting strategic ties  The Hindu

Championing The Future Of Women-owned Businesses In Nigeria - News Agency of NigeriaChampioning The Future Of Women-owned Businesses In Nigeria  News Agency of Nigeria

Role of money in Nigeria’s democracy - Punch NewspapersRole of money in Nigeria’s democracy  Punch Newspapers

Eid-el-Fitr: Group salutes troops for keeping Nigeria safe - Peoples GazetteEid-el-Fitr: Group salutes troops for keeping Nigeria safe  Peoples Gazette

Reps push bill to return Nigeria to parliamentary govt - Punch NewspapersReps push bill to return Nigeria to parliamentary govt  Punch Newspapers

PEBEC DG Zahrah Audu Urges Indonesians To Leverage Nigeria’s E-Visa For Business Expansion - Arise NewsPEBEC DG Zahrah Audu Urges Indonesians To Leverage Nigeria’s E-Visa For Business Expansion  Arise News

Tinubu, Shettima Join Prayers As Nigerian Muslims Celebrate Eid-El-Fitr - Channels TelevisionTinubu, Shettima Join Prayers As Nigerian Muslims Celebrate Eid-El-Fitr  Channels Television

Kenya overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s largest importer of second-hand clothes - Business Insider AfricaKenya overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s largest importer of second-hand clothes  Business Insider Africa

Many killed as army attacks Al-Quds Day demonstration in Nigerian capital - Islamic Human Rights CommissionMany killed as army attacks Al-Quds Day demonstration in Nigerian capital  Islamic Human Rights Commission

Nigeria still far from achieving food security – Don - Punch NewspapersNigeria still far from achieving food security – Don  Punch Newspapers

World Bank approves fresh $500m loan for Nigeria - Daily TrustWorld Bank approves fresh $500m loan for Nigeria  Daily Trust

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

Nigerian king faces Shell in London high court over decades of oil spills - The GuardianNigerian king faces Shell in London high court over decades of oil spills  The Guardian

Nigeria’s Creele Animation Studios Unveils 3D-Short ‘Sopo’ Inspired By Afrobeat Star Fela Kuti & Int’l Ambitions - DeadlineNigeria’s Creele Animation Studios Unveils 3D-Short ‘Sopo’ Inspired By Afrobeat Star Fela Kuti & Int’l Ambitions  Deadline

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

Lazio Veteran the Favorite To Start Over Nigeria Star Against Torino - OneFootball - EnglishLazio Veteran the Favorite To Start Over Nigeria Star Against Torino  OneFootball - English

Eid-Al-Fitr: Matawalle Felicitates Muslims, Honours Nigeria’s Armed Forces - Voice of NigeriaEid-Al-Fitr: Matawalle Felicitates Muslims, Honours Nigeria’s Armed Forces  Voice of Nigeria

Nigeria Set to Create $654 Million Fund to Provide Home Loans - BloombergNigeria Set to Create $654 Million Fund to Provide Home Loans  Bloomberg

Inflation reshaped Nigeria’s housing market in 2024 – Report - Punch NewspapersInflation reshaped Nigeria’s housing market in 2024 – Report  Punch Newspapers

Court Halts Transfer of Archlight Nigeria’s Shares to Third Parties - THISDAY NewspapersCourt Halts Transfer of Archlight Nigeria’s Shares to Third Parties  THISDAY Newspapers

Nigeria’s E-Mobility Surge to Lower Emissions, Cut Costs, and Spur Economic Growth - SEforALLNigeria’s E-Mobility Surge to Lower Emissions, Cut Costs, and Spur Economic Growth  SEforALL

Nigerian Boxer Slumps, Dies During Bout In Ghana - Channels TelevisionNigerian Boxer Slumps, Dies During Bout In Ghana  Channels Television

Eid-El-Fitr: Delta Muslims Pray, Urge Good Governance In Nigeria - News Agency of NigeriaEid-El-Fitr: Delta Muslims Pray, Urge Good Governance In Nigeria  News Agency of Nigeria

Businessman Arrested Over Illicit Drug Shipments from US into Nigeria - Arise NewsBusinessman Arrested Over Illicit Drug Shipments from US into Nigeria  Arise News

Nigerian Senate suspends female senator who made sexual harassment claim - Al Jazeera EnglishNigerian Senate suspends female senator who made sexual harassment claim  Al Jazeera English

Cleva secures IMTO licence from Nigeria’s central bank amid unclear regulations - Techpoint AfricaCleva secures IMTO licence from Nigeria’s central bank amid unclear regulations  Techpoint Africa

How Nigeria-South Africa rivalry turned ugly - The Times of IndiaHow Nigeria-South Africa rivalry turned ugly  The Times of India

FG Commends JICA For Its Support To Nigeria - Federal Ministry of Information and National OrientationFG Commends JICA For Its Support To Nigeria  Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation

Nigeria’s war on Boko Haram has more than a USAID problem - Responsible StatecraftNigeria’s war on Boko Haram has more than a USAID problem  Responsible Statecraft

Tinubu: Nigeria is Greater Than Anyone of Us, Including the President, Urges Brotherly Love at Eid-el-Fitr - THISDAY NewspapersTinubu: Nigeria is Greater Than Anyone of Us, Including the President, Urges Brotherly Love at Eid-el-Fitr  THISDAY Newspapers

Sultan Announces Sighting Of Shawwal Moon In Nigeria, Declares Sunday Eid-el-Fitr - Channels TelevisionSultan Announces Sighting Of Shawwal Moon In Nigeria, Declares Sunday Eid-el-Fitr  Channels Television

Eid-el-Fitr: Speaker Abbas Urges Muslims to Pray for Nigeria - Voice of NigeriaEid-el-Fitr: Speaker Abbas Urges Muslims to Pray for Nigeria  Voice of Nigeria

Eid el-Fitr: VP Shettima Arrives In Maiduguri - Voice of NigeriaEid el-Fitr: VP Shettima Arrives In Maiduguri  Voice of Nigeria

Nigeria’s 2025 budget has major flaws and won’t ease economic burden - The ConversationNigeria’s 2025 budget has major flaws and won’t ease economic burden  The Conversation

Reflecting on WIJAFRICA’s 2024 Nigeria’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Journalism - THISDAY NewspapersReflecting on WIJAFRICA’s 2024 Nigeria’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Journalism  THISDAY Newspapers

BRICS expands to 54.6% of world population by adding Nigeria, Africa's most populous country - Geopolitical Economy ReportBRICS expands to 54.6% of world population by adding Nigeria, Africa's most populous country  Geopolitical Economy Report

Eid-el-Fitr: Soludo congratulates Muslims, urges unity, hope for Nigeria - Tribune OnlineEid-el-Fitr: Soludo congratulates Muslims, urges unity, hope for Nigeria  Tribune Online

Nigeria approves $200M to 'fill the gap' from US aid cuts - DW (English)Nigeria approves $200M to 'fill the gap' from US aid cuts  DW (English)

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

Nigeria is admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc - The Associated PressNigeria is admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc  The Associated Press

UMC bishops condemn attack on United Methodists in Nigeria - United Methodist bishopUMC bishops condemn attack on United Methodists in Nigeria  United Methodist bishop

Nigeria's new BRICS partner status sparks economic optimism, debate - Voice of AmericaNigeria's new BRICS partner status sparks economic optimism, debate  Voice of America

Russia's top automaker targets Nigerian market as local assembly plans take shape - Business Insider AfricaRussia's top automaker targets Nigerian market as local assembly plans take shape  Business Insider Africa

Nigeria: Floods - IFRCNigeria: Floods  IFRC

Nigeria: Archdiocese of Kafanchan priest kidnapped and found murdered on Ash Wednesday - Vatican News - EnglishNigeria: Archdiocese of Kafanchan priest kidnapped and found murdered on Ash Wednesday  Vatican News - English

Nigeria keeps benchmark interest rate steady as inflation seen falling gradually - Reuters.comNigeria keeps benchmark interest rate steady as inflation seen falling gradually  Reuters.com

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