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
- Three EPL clubs battling to sign Kudusby Don Silas (Daily Post Nigeria) on July 1, 2025
At least three Premier League clubs are battling to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United this summer. According to ESPN FC, the three Premier League clubs are Tottenham, Chelsea and Newcastle. Kudus has been linked with a move away from West Ham this summer transfer window. West Ham had recently turned down Chelsea’s approach Three EPL clubs battling […]
- Bauchi Police warn against dangerous trend of climbing network masts by youthsby Timi Owolabi (Daily Post Nigeria) on July 1, 2025
The Bauchi State Police Command has issued a stern warning to the public, especially young people over the rising trend of climbing telecommunications masts, describing it as reckless and life-threatening. According to the Spokesman of the Command, CSP Mohammed Wakil, at least three recent incidents have involved individuals attempting suicide by scaling […]
- Constitution Review: Bauchi stakeholders demand new state, LGAs, othersby Timi Owolabi (Daily Post Nigeria) on July 1, 2025
Stakeholders in Bauchi State have called on the National Assembly to use the ongoing constitutional review process to grant constitutional roles to traditional rulers, create additional local government areas, and consider the creation of a new state out of the present Bauchi State. The demands were made during a one-day town hall summit convened by […]
- Transfer: Serie A giants interested in Ndidiby Mike Oyebola (Daily Post Nigeria) on July 1, 2025
Serie A giants Juventus are among the clubs, who have expressed interest in Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. Ndidi is available for sale following the Foxes relegation from the Premier League last season. According to transfer expert, Ben Jacobs, Juventus have discussed a potential move for the Nigeria international. Manchester United, Everton and […]
- FIFA Club World Cup: ‘We allowed them’ – Silva on City’s defeat to Al Hilalby John Owen Nwachukwu (Daily Post Nigeria) on July 1, 2025
Manchestee City midfielder, Bernardo Silva has blamed himself and his teammates for their defeat to Al Hilal in the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup on Tuesday morning. Silva said the defeat was due to the fact that they allowed the Saudi Arabian side to run way too many times. Al-Hilal shocked the FIFA Club World Cup: ‘We allowed them’ – […]
- Benue PDP warns members against associating with coalitionby Ejembi Ogwuche (Daily Post Nigeria) on July 1, 2025
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Benue State has warned members and supporters of the party not to associate with the coalition movement in the state. This was contained in a statement Tuesday, by the State Secretary of the Party, Dan Nyikwagh. He described the coalition as an attempt by “opportunistic politicians” to deceive its Benue PDP warns […]
- 2027: We’re not part of Atiku-led coalition – Kwara PDPby Sunday Dennis (Daily Post Nigeria) on July 1, 2025
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has firmly distanced itself from the coalition initiative reportedly being championed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, emphasizing that it will not partake in any alliance formed outside the recognized framework of the party. In a statement issued by the State Secretary, Abdulrahman […]
- Nigeria still has chance to qualify for 2026 World Cup – Eagles Defender, Bright Osayiby Enahoro Iyemefokhai (Daily Post Nigeria) on July 1, 2025
Bright Osayi-Samuel, a Super Eagles defender on Tuesday, expressed optimism that Nigeria still has a good opportunity of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite a shaky start to the qualifiers. DAILY POST reports that the Fernabache star expressed the belief at the final of the second edition of the under-13 Bright Osayi Football Nigeria still has […]
- Transfer: Liverpool eye Osimhen in swap deal involving Darwin Nunezby Ifreke Inyang (Daily Post Nigeria) on July 1, 2025
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, could be set for a summer move to Liverpool in a swap-deal option involving Darwin Núñez. Nunez signed for the Reds after leaving Benfica for a fee of €85m in 2022. But the Uruguay striker has found consistency hard to come by at Anfield, scoring 25 goals and providing 16 assists Transfer: Liverpool eye Osimhen in swap […]
- Cross River govt to clamp down on illegal borehole drillersby Asare Asare (Daily Post Nigeria) on July 1, 2025
Cross River State government has emphasised the need for the water sector to be regulated. Authorities said a statewide crackdown on illegal borehole drilling activities is imminent. Commissioner for Water Resources, Barrister Mensah gave the indication while addressing officers and members of the borehole drillers association who called on him in his […]
- Outrage in Ondo over coroner’s inquest into Akeredolu’s deathby Abdul Babajide (Daily Post Nigeria) on July 1, 2025
The move to probe the cause of death of former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State by the state government has generated controversy as residents reject the decision. While cautioning the state government against proceeding to embark on a coroner’s inquest over the demise of the former governor in 2023, the stakeholders described the development […]
- No single agency can tackle security threats –Taraba Gov, Kefasby Matthew Atungwu (Daily Post Nigeria) on July 1, 2025
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, says no single security agency can effectively tackle the complex security challenges plaguing the country without inter-agency collaboration and synergy. Kefas stated this at the closing ceremony of a two-week capacity-building training organised by the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Jalingo, the state capital. The […]