| 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
- Trump explains why US tariffs will not be fully reciprocalby Don Silas (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 2, 2025
United States President Donald Trump has insisted that the US tariffs will not be fully reciprocal, as it would have been too difficult for many countries. Trump made this statement at the White House Rose Garden while unveiling his long-promised, sweeping set of tariffs on imports as part of his “America First” agenda. He also Trump explains why US […]
- Trump reveals those that will not pay tariffsby Don Silas (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 2, 2025
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that companies which manufacture their products in the United States will pay zero tariffs. The 78-year-old Republican made this statement at the White House Rose Garden while unveiling his long-promised set of tariffs on imports as part of his “America First” agenda. “There’s no tariff if you build […]
- Mourinho attacks Galatasary coach as Osimhen’s brace secures winby Ifreke Inyang (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 2, 2025
Fenerbahce manager José Mourinho could find himself in trouble after he attacked his Galatasaray counterpart, Okan Buruk, on Wednesday night. The 62-year-old was seen pinching Buruk’s nose, causing the Galatasaray boss to collapse onto the pitch. Mourinho was undoubtedly upset as his team lost 2-1 to their rivals at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in the […]
- Canada, Mexico exempted from Trump’s new tariff regimeby Ifreke Inyang (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 2, 2025
The Donald Trump administration announced on Wednesday that Canada and Mexico will be exempt from the baseline 10 per cent tariff rate, as well as reciprocal levies for specific countries, for now. The 10 per cent tariff will only take effect when the original 25 per cent duties Trump imposed on Canadian and Mexican imports Canada, Mexico exempted from […]
- List of countries facing reciprocal tariffs after Trump’s announcementby Wale Odunsi (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 2, 2025
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced reciprocal tariffs on many countries across different continents. Speaking at the White House Rose Garden on “Liberation Day,” Trump assured that the new levies would have a positive impact on America. While all nations will face a 10 per cent tariff as the minimum baseline, other countries will face List […]
- EPL: Onuachu on target in Southampton’s home draw against Crystal Palaceby Mike Oyebola (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 2, 2025
Paul Onuachu was on target as Southampton were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace at St Mary’s Stadium. Onuachu broke the deadlock on 20 minutes with a fantastic header. Mateus Fernandes crossed the ball into the penalty area from the right-hand side of the pitch to the Nigerian international. The forward rose to EPL: Onuachu on target in […]
- It’s our time to prosper Trump declares implementation of global reciprocal tariffby Ogaga Ariemu (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 2, 2025
The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, stated that it is time for the country to prosper as he heralded the implementation of global reciprocal tariffs. Trump disclosed this on Wednesday as he announced reciprocal tariffs on all nations. Describing the reciprocal tariffs, Trump said, “Jobs and factories will come roaring back,” […]
- Trump announces 10% tariff on all imports into USby Wale Odunsi (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 2, 2025
President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 10 per cent tariff on all imports into the United States. The president made the announcement on Wednesday during an address at the White House Rose Garden. While the minimum baseline 10 per cent levy applies to all nations, several countries will face reciprocal tariffs. Trump Trump announces 10% […]
- April 2 will forever be remembered in US history – Trumpby Seun Opejobi (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 2, 2025
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, said on Wednesday that April 2, 2025, will forever be remembered in America’s history. Trump stated that the date marked “the day American industry was reborn, the day America’s destiny was reclaimed, and the day that we began to make America wealthy again.” He made these remarks April 2 will […]
- Fatal crash kills one in Ile-Ifeby Francis Ezediuno (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 2, 2025
A fatal road traffic accident occurred in the Onirin area of Ile-Ife on Wednesday morning, claiming one life and leaving another person injured. The incident involved a single commercial truck, which reportedly suffered a brake failure. According to a First Information Report from the office of the Osun Sector Commander, Corps Commander T.A. Sokunbi, the […]
- President Federation Cup: Bendel Insurance vs Rangers headlines Round of 16 fixturesby Taiwo Adesanya (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 2, 2025
The 2023 President Federation Cup champions, Bendel Insurance, will face Rangers in one of the standout fixtures of the Round of 16 in this year’s edition of the competition. Bendel Insurance thrashed Adamawa United 3-0 in the Round of 32, while Rangers defeated Heartland 5-3 on penalties at the Awka Township Stadium. Other fixtures will President […]
- US: Car tariffs start Thursday – Trumpby Matthew Atungwu (Daily Post Nigeria) on April 2, 2025
The administration of US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that the 25 per cent global tariffs on cars and trucks will take effect as scheduled on Thursday, and that duties on automotive parts imports will be introduced on May 3. The White House, in a Federal Register notice providing further details on Trump’s autos US: Car tariffs start […]
