Nigeria - Wikipedia
Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located.
Nigeria | History, Population, Flag, Map, Languages, Capital,
Jan 19, 2025 · Nigeria is a country located on the western coast of Africa that has a diverse geography, with climates ranging from arid to humid equatorial. Hundreds of languages are spoken in Nigeria, including Yoruba, Igbo, Fula, Hausa, Edo, Ibibio, Tiv, and English. Nigeria’s capital is Abuja.
Nigeria - The World Factbook
Jan 16, 2025 · Immigration largely of West Africans continues to be insufficient to offset emigration and the loss of highly skilled workers. Nigeria also is a major source, transit, and destination country for forced labor and sex trafficking.
Nigeria - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nigeria, officially Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in Africa. It gained independence in 1960 and became a republic in 1963. It is the most populated country in both West Africa and all of Africa, with over 232,679,478 people. [ 9 ] Its capital is Abuja while its economic center and most populated city is Lagos.
History of Nigeria | Events, People, Dates, Maps, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 20, 2024 · A survey of notable events and people in the history of Nigeria. The country, located on the Atlantic coast in western Africa, has a diverse population and is home to some 250 ethnic groups, and hundreds of languages are spoken in the country.
Nigeria country profile - BBC News
Jul 28, 2023 · Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with the modern state taking its present territorial shape as a result of 19th Century British colonialisation. It became independent in 1960...
Nigeria Factsheet - The World Factbook
Jan 16, 2025 · Africa’s most populous country attained independence from Britain in 1960. Adoption of a new constitution in 1999 completed a peaceful transition to civilian rule. The government continues to face the daunting task of institutionalizing democracy and reforming a petroleum-based economy despite widespread corruption and crime.
Nigeria - The World Factbook
Dec 20, 2021 · In ancient and pre-colonial times, the area of present-day Nigeria was occupied by a great diversity of ethnic groups with very different languages and traditions. British influence and control over what would become Nigeria and Africa's …
Nigeria: Facts & Stats - Encyclopedia Britannica
Nigeria is a country located on the western coast of Africa that has a diverse geography, with climates ranging from arid to humid equatorial. Hundreds of languages are spoken in Nigeria, including Yoruba, Igbo, Fula, Hausa, Edo, Ibibio, Tiv, and English. Nigeria’s capital is Abuja.
Nigeria - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
A virtual guide to Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a country in the south east of West Africa, with a coast at the Bight of Benin and the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria is bordered by …