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
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Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has urged the federal government and northern states to adopt policies that will promote the development, peace and prosperity of the region. The governor also admonished the government to create platforms for skills acquisition and employment generation amongst youths in the region. Zulum gave the advice at a […]
- Court jails five internet fraudsters in Cross Riverby Matthew Atungwu (Daily Post Nigeria) on November 21, 2024
The Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, presided over by Justice Rosemary Dugbo-Oghoghorie has convicted and sentenced five internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had arraigned the convicts for criminal impersonation, fraudulent messaging […]
- Spoto Network Technology unveils the passing score for the CCIE lab examby Daily Post Staff (Daily Post Nigeria) on November 21, 2024
The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification is one of the most prestigious and sought-after credentials in the field of networking. Achieving CCIE status is often considered the pinnacle of networking expertise, representing a high level of proficiency in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex networks. However, the journey to […]
- My eyes don see shege – Davido speaks on turning 32by Sunny Green Itodo (Daily Post Nigeria) on November 21, 2024
Nigerian afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reflected on his life as he added another year. The ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ crooner turned 32 on Thursday, November 21, and he shared some of his thoughts on his new age with fans on X. Davido stated that contrary to what many might think, life My eyes don see shege – Davido speaks on […]
- NPFL: Heartland ready for derby war with Rangersby Taiwo Adesanya (Daily Post Nigeria) on November 21, 2024
Heartland have expressed determination to record a win against Rangers in the oriental derby. Emmanuel Amuneke’s side will square up against Rangers in matchday 13 fixture at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Sunday. “Another Oriental derby is upon us,” Heartland wrote on X. “We are poised to put the Flying Antelopes to the sword. NPFL: Heartland […]
- NPFL: El-Kanemi Warriors stadium get government attentionby Taiwo Adesanya (Daily Post Nigeria) on November 21, 2024
Borno State government has begun measures to ensure that the playing turf of the El-Kanemi Sports Complex, Maiduguri remains playable. The stadium is the home ground of NPFL side El-Kanemi Warriors. According to reports, the pitch has lost its green nature following the hot weather in that part of the state. The state commissioner for NPFL: El-Kanemi […]
- Lookman resumes training after leaving Super Eagles campby Ifreke Inyang (Daily Post Nigeria) on November 21, 2024
Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, has returned to light training at the Serie A club. This comes days after he left the Super Eagles camp due to an injury scare. Lookman played for Nigeria in their first 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny. He was not on the score sheet Lookman resumes training after leaving […]
- Osun PDP, APC trade words over police shooting of Alowonleby Francis Ezediuno (Daily Post Nigeria) on November 21, 2024
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State has strongly condemned the alleged assassination attempt on Wakeel Nurudeen Iyanda Alowonle, the Chairman of the Osun State Transport Management System, OSTMS. The party in a statement by Sunday Bisi, its chairman, also called for the immediate prosecution of Moses Lohor, the head of the Osun State Osun PDP, […]
- Your economic policies impoverishing Nigerians – ACF knocks Tinububy Matthew Atungwu (Daily Post Nigeria) on November 21, 2024
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has called on President Bola Tinubu to review his economic reforms to reflect greater sensitivity to the plight of Nigerians, especially those in the northern region. According to a communiqué after its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting held in Kaduna on Wednesday, the ACF expressed displeasure at the economic […]
- Police confirm death of man in Ogun hotel roomby Matthew Atungwu (Daily Post Nigeria) on November 21, 2024
Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of one Sunday Abidoye, whose lifeless body was discovered in a hotel on Wednesday in the Sagamu area of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, made this disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Abeokuta, the state capital. Odutola said the hotel’s Chief Security Officer, CSO, Police […]
- Nigerian govt must ban GMOs – Experts, farmersby Chika Onyesi (Daily Post Nigeria) on November 21, 2024
Food safety experts, scientists and farmers have once again called for a total ban on genetically modified organisms, GMOs in Nigeria, highlighting its negative impacts on the human system and long-term effects on the nation’s food sovereignty and security. The coalition of experts, including the Health of Mother Earth Foundation, HOMEF, also tasked the […]
- Transfer: Amorim to sign ex-Man Utd midfielder as free agentby Ifreke Inyang (Daily Post Nigeria) on November 21, 2024
Manchester United want to re-sign their former academy starlet, Angel Gomes next summer, with new manager Ruben Amorim a big fan of the player, according to The Sun. The 24-year-old came through the ranks with the Red Devils. Gomes became United’s fourth-youngest player of all-time, when he made his debut at 16 years and 263 Transfer: Amorim to sign […]