| Area Total | 923,768 sq km |
| Climate | varies; equatorial in south, tropical in center, arid in north |
| Natural Resources | natural gas, petroleum, tin, iron ore, coal, limestone, niobium, lead, zinc, arable land |
| Imports | China 21.1%, Belgium 8.7%, US 8.4%, South Korea 7.5%, UK 4.4% (2017) – machinery, transportation equipment, petroleum products, electricity, fertilizer, foodstuffs, clothing |
| Exports | India 30.6%, US 12.1%, Spain 6.6%, China 5.6%, France 5.5%, Netherlands 4.4%, Indonesia 4.4% (2017) – petroleum and petroleum products 95%, cocoa, rubber (2012 est.) |
| Government | federal presidential republic |
| Capital | Abuja |
| Population | 214,028,302 (July 2020 est.) |
| Ethnicity | Hausa 30%, Yoruba 15.5%, Igbo (Ibo) 15.2%, Fulani 6%, Tiv 2.4%, Kanuri/Beriberi 2.4%, Ibibio 1.8%, Ijaw/Izon 1.8%, other 24.7% (2018 est.) note: Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is composed of more than 250 ethnic groups |
| Language | English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani, over 500 additional indigenous languages |
News about Nigeria
- You cannot annex another country – Danish PM to USby Wale Odunsi (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 3, 2025
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday condemned the United States’ attempt to take over Greenland, calling instead for transnational cooperation. Frederiksen addressed the media aboard an inspection ship, alongside Greenland’s new prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, and outgoing prime minister, Múte B Egede. The Danish PM told the […]
- Israel kills notorious Hamas terrorist involved in October 7 massacre, 3 othersby Don Silas (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 3, 2025
The Israeli Defense Forces, IDF, in collaboration with the Shin Bet, conducted a precise airstrike on a Hamas command centre in Jabaliya, eliminating four senior terrorists. One of the notorious terrorists killed was Shadi Diab Abd Al-Hamid Falouji, a key figure in the October 7 massacre. The operation, which targeted a Hamas command and control Israel […]
- NSA receives ex-NYSC DG Tsiga, 18 other rescued kidnap victimsby Nana Ismail (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 3, 2025
The National Counter Terrorism Center has officially handed over former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Maharazu Tsiga, and 18 other rescued kidnap victims to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The handover ceremony took place in Abuja on Thursday, marking a major achievement in the ongoing fight against […]
- Genevieve Nnaji replies man who mocked her for ‘growing old’by Racheal Ayodele (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 3, 2025
Veteran Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji has responded to a fan’s comment about her new look. Genevieve had taken to her X handle to share a picture of herself standing in front of an artwork depicting nature. In the comment section, a user, @EmITerfa, remarked that she was finally growing old, stating that the actress could Genevieve Nnaji replies man […]
- Mining marshals dismantle illegal site in Nasarawaby John Gabriel (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 3, 2025
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development has announced that Mining Marshals successfully dismantled a heavily fortified illegal mining site in Rafin Gabas, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the minister, said in a statement that the site, which had long evaded law enforcement, was reportedly […]
- Trump insists US stock market ‘going well’ amid tariffs effectby Wale Odunsi (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 3, 2025
President Donald Trump has insisted that the United States stock market is “going very well” despite the sharp decline recorded on Thursday, the worst in years. The new tariff plan announced by the president on Wednesday caused a significant drop in equities, with major stock indices suffering steep losses. Speaking at the White House before Trump […]
- Security forces clash with over 100 bandits in Zamfaraby Nana Ismail (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 3, 2025
Less than 24 hours after the deadly killing of 11 farmers in Sokoto State by notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, another wave of violence has erupted in Zamfara State. Armed bandits numbering over 100 stormed Rijiya community in Gusau Local Government Area on Thursday, triggering a fierce battle with security forces. According to reports from Security […]
- Your days are numbered – Military high command tells Bello Turjiby Nana Ismail (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 3, 2025
The military high command issued a stern warning to notorious bandit kingpin Kachalla Bello Turji on Thursday, stating that his days are numbered. The statement came after Turji’s recent attack on farmers in Lugu town, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, where he killed 11 individuals. The attack reportedly took place shortly after Turji Your days […]
- ‘We were surrounded by hyenas’ – Gen Tsiga recounts hellish experience in kidnappers’ denby Ifreke Inyang (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 3, 2025
A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig Gen Maharazu Tsiga (retd), has recounted his horrific experience at the hands of kidnappers. Tsiga spent 56 days in captivity before he regained his freedom on Wednesday. He has now revealed how he and other hostages were surrounded by hungry hyenas a day before their ‘We were surrounded […]
- Rivers High Court judges proceed on Easter vacation April 14by Ifunanya Obeme-Ndukwe (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 3, 2025
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, has announced that State High Court judges will proceed on Easter vacation from Monday, 14 April 2025, to Tuesday, 29 April 2025. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Registrar of the Rivers State High Court, David Dáhua Maduenyi, the Chief Judge emphasised Rivers High Court judges […]
- Sebastian Abreu picks better player between Messi, Ronaldoby Don Silas (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 3, 2025
Former Uruguay striker Sebastián Abreu has chosen between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi and Ronaldo are in the twilight of their football careers. The duo have won 13 Ballon d’Or awards between them. Both have left Europe, with Messi currently playing for Inter Miami in the MLS, while Ronaldo plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Sebastian Abreu picks […]
- US govt bans employees from having romantic, sexual relationships with Chinese citizensby Don Silas (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 3, 2025
The United States government has banned employees in China from having romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens. According to the Associated Press, former US Ambassador Nicholas Burns implemented the policy before leaving his post. The new policy was tested in the summer of 2024, banning US government employees in China from having “romantic […]
