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
- EPL: Nottingham Forest get Awoniyi’s fitness boost ahead of Sheffield United clashby Mike Oyebola (Daily Post Nigeria) on May 3, 2024
Nigeria forward, Taiwo Awoniyi has handed Nottingham Forest a major boost ahead of their trip to Sheffield United on Saturday. Awoniyi has missed the Tricky Trees last seven Premier League games due to injury. The Nigeria international, according to Forest manager, Nuno Espirito Santo returned to full training this week is in contention to face EPL: […]
- Nigeria’s electricity generation up to 4,800mw – Power Minister, Adelabuby Ogaga Ariemu (Daily Post Nigeria) on May 3, 2024
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu says Nigeria’s electricity generation has increased to 4,800 megawatts in the past few days from 4200MW. He disclosed this on Thursday when he was in Ajah, Lagos State, to launch a 63MVA, 132/33kV mobile substation installed under Phase 1 of the Presidential Power Initiative by the FGN Power Company in Nigeria’s […]
- Obaseki’s new minimum wage Greek gift – APC guber candidate, Okpebholoby Samson Atekojo Usman (Daily Post Nigeria) on May 3, 2024
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has demanded for accountability of N5 billion approved by the Federal Government as palliative to cushion the hardship on civil servants. In a statement he issued on political developments ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State and […]
- Mortein takes fight against malaria to communities across Nigeriaby Daily Post Staff (Daily Post Nigeria) on May 3, 2024
In a significant push in its Fight to End Malaria, Nigeria’s top insecticide brand, Mortein, recently carried out an impactful community educational campaign on malaria prevention in cities across Nigeria. According to the 2023 World Malaria Report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), 22 persons die every hour due to malaria in Nigeria, and One […]
- Japan, India are xenophobic countries, don’t welcome immigrants – US President Bidenby Seun Opejobi (Daily Post Nigeria) on May 3, 2024
United States President, Joe Biden has described Japan and India as “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome immigrants. Biden’s remark at a campaign fundraising event came just three weeks after the White House hosted Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, on a lavish official visit, during which the two leaders celebrated what Biden called an […]
- Rivers crisis: Dele Momodu reveals cause of fight between Wike, Fubaraby Seun Opejobi (Daily Post Nigeria) on May 3, 2024
Veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, has suggested why Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike are fighting. Momodu said the political rivalry between Wike and Fubara was due to control of Rivers State treasury. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain disclosed this in an interview on Rivers […]
- Tinubu’s APC terrorising opposition, plotting to destabilize PDP – Dele Momoduby Seun Opejobi (Daily Post Nigeria) on May 3, 2024
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dele Momodu, on Thursday, accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of doing everything possible to destroy the opposition. Momodu alleged that APC would buy those buyable and terrorize those not buyable in a bid to put the opposition in disarray. Featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Momodu […]
- EPL: ‘Enough is enough’ – Pochettino uncertain about his future at Chelsea despite win over Tottenhamby Don Silas (Daily Post Nigeria) on May 3, 2024
Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that he remains unsure whether he will have enough time to turn Chelsea back into Premier League contenders despite their impressive 2-0 win over rivals Tottenham on Thursday. Speaking after the match, Pochettino expressed his frustration at the ongoing speculation surrounding his future, insisting that all […]
- EPL: Piers Morgan slams Ten Hag for inability to handle Ronaldo, Sanchoby Don Silas (Daily Post Nigeria) on May 3, 2024
British broadcaster, Piers Morgan has accused Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag of failing to manage ‘world-class’ players after Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho left the club under acrimonious circumstances. In a tweet on X, Morgan criticised the Dutchman for being unable to handle difficult personalities, resulting in Ronaldo’s departure in […]
- Unprecedented ministry advancement for millions of pastors, Christian leaders with Pastor Chrisby Daily Post Staff (Daily Post Nigeria) on May 3, 2024
The ISM Global Ministers’ Classroom (GMC) is an interdenominational program under the auspices of the International School of Ministry of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc, DSc, DD. Since its inception in 2018, the GMC has been a special assembly of all categories of Ministers of the Gospel: Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers, Evangelists, Bishops, Youth […]
- Oyo LG polls: Knocks, protests as PDP sweeps pollsby Musliudeen Adebayo (Daily Post Nigeria) on May 3, 2024
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, held local government election across the 33 council areas. DAILY POST, however, reports that the election conducted under the chairmanship of Isiaka Olagunju, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has been generating mixed reactions. According to OYSIEC, the election was conducted […]
- Attack on nurse: Enugu Assembly moves to regulate activities of masqueradesby Ochogwu Sunday (Daily Post Nigeria) on May 3, 2024
Enugu State House of Assembly has set up an ad-hoc committee to come up with practical measures to regulate the activities of masquerades in the state. This follows the abuse of a female nurse, Ms Blessing Ogbonna, by a group of masquerades in Ihe-Owerre, Nsukka Local Government Area of the state. The setting up of Attack on nurse: Enugu Assembly moves to […]