| 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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The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two suspects during a targeted operation at Rahama Round in Bebeji Local Government Area. The operation, conducted on January 20, 2025, led to the apprehension of Musa Usman, 25, and Buhari Ya’u Bashir, 24, alongside the seizure of various quantities of Two arrested […]
- 17 years after ceding Bakassi, indigenous communities ask FG to delist them from 774 LGAsby Asare Asare (Daily Post Nigeria) on January 22, 2025
The Indigenous Displaced People of Bakassi Communities, IDPBC, have called on the federal government to mandate the National Assembly to immediately delist or delete their Bakassi LGA from the lists of 774 local government areas recognized by the Nigeria’s 1999 constitution, as amended. In a petition sent to President Bola Tinubu, dated 6th January 2025, […]
- Kebbi: Gov idris renovates 1,954 schools in within 20 monthsby Hadiza Musa (Daily Post Nigeria) on January 22, 2025
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has insisted that his government has not neglected teachers in the state. The governor stated this while announcing the renovation and construction of 1,954 schools across the state within 20 months of his administration. Governor Idris made this disclosure on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi while addressing 1,125 APC […]
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Mozambique’s opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has expressed willingness to join President Daniel Chapo’s government if key demands to resolve the ongoing political crisis are met. The country has been in turmoil following disputed elections marred by unrest and allegations of vote-rigging. President Chapo, representing the ruling Frelimo party, […]
- DSS files terrorism charges against activist Mahdi Shehuby Hafsat Bello (Daily Post Nigeria) on January 22, 2025
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed five terrorism-related charges against self-acclaimed activist Muhammad Mahdi Shehu at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. This development follows his recent rearrest by security operatives at a clinic in the Unguwar Dosa area of Kaduna. His initial arrest stemmed from allegations of spreading misleading […]
- I will provide my transformation’s evidence – Bobrisky reacts to Trump’s two-gender policyby Racheal Ayodele (Daily Post Nigeria) on January 22, 2025
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky has reacted to the new executive order passed by US president, Donald Trump. DAILY POST reports that Trump had during his inauguration speech on Monday, announced the recognition of only two genders, male and female in the United States. Reacting to the news, many netizens tagged Bobrisky who recently escaped to […]
- Prince Harry settles lawsuit against Murdoch’s UK Tabloidsby Chris Johnson (Daily Post Nigeria) on January 22, 2025
Prince Harry has reached a dramatic settlement with Rupert Murdoch’s UK tabloid publisher, News Group Newspapers, NGN, over allegations of phone hacking and privacy breaches. The settlement, announced Wednesday at London’s High Court, includes a “full and unequivocal apology” from NGN and the payment of substantial damages to the Duke of Sussex. […]
- Ex-convict remanded for burglary eight days after pardon by Gov Adelekeby Francis Ezediuno (Daily Post Nigeria) on January 22, 2025
An ex-convict, Sunday Omisakin, has been remanded at the Ilesa Correctional Centre, Osun State, just eight days after receiving a state pardon from Governor Ademola Adeleke. Omisakin, DAILY POST gathered was number 8 among the the list of 53 inmates pardoned on December 26, 2024, under the governor’s prerogative of mercy by Governor Adeleke for […]
- Rivers Assembly Crisis: Court adjourns case to February 17by Ifunanya Obeme-Ndukwe (Daily Post Nigeria) on January 22, 2025
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has adjourned to February 17, 2025, for the adoption of all court processes in a suit filed by the Pro-Fubara Rivers State House of Assembly members, against the 27 Pro-Wike lawmakers. The Pro-Fubara lawmakers, are challenging the status and legitimacy of 27 other members of the State Rivers Assembly Crisis: […]
- My wife disrespects me- Man tells courtby Nsikak Nseyen (Daily Post Nigeria) on January 22, 2025
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- EPL: They’re dominating – Michael Ballack predicts favorite team to win trophyby Don Silas (Daily Post Nigeria) on January 22, 2025
Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich midfielder, Michael Ballack has predicted Liverpool as the favorite team to win the Champions League trophy this season. Ballack spoke after Liverpool defeated Lille 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday. According to him, Arne Slot’s side are dominating every team in the Champions League so far this season. Liverpool […]
- Businesswoman in police net for battering 13-year-old house helpby Williams Odunze (Daily Post Nigeria) on January 22, 2025
The Police in Imo State have arrested a 35-year-old businesswoman identified as Edith Nwachukwu for battering her 13-year-old house help, Kelechi Ejieke. The suspect was arrested by operatives of the Owerri Urban Divisional Police Headquarters after the minor was rescued from her at the popular Relief Market in Owerri, the state capital. The woman, who […]
