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- Capital: Abuja
- Government: Federal Constitutional Republic
- Republic declared: October 1, 1963
- From The UK
- Population: 148,000,000 (2007) Est
- Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
- Official language: English
- Recognized languages: Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba
- Religion: Muslim, Christian, Indigenous faiths
- Time zone: West Africa Time (UTC +1)
- International dialing code: +234
- Internet TLD: .ng
- Motto: "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress"
- Anthem: "Arise O Compatriots, Nigeria's Call Obey"
- Area: 356,667 square miles
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A Wealth of Resources, Conflicts
Nigeria is rich in petroleum, coal, and tin, as well as iron ore, limestone, lead, zinc, and fertile land. Despite this, political strife, military insurgence, and government mismanagement since independence have kept Nigeria from achieving its potential level of prosperity.A Rich Culture
Nigerians have contributed to the artistic world through literature, music, and film. Famous Nigerians include Wole Soyink, Chinua Achebe, Fela Kuti, and King Sunny Ade.
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Nigeria Questions
What are the names of the 10 richest musicians in africa? 1 AnswerStrike Vilakazi, Cuthbert Matumba, Rupert Bopape, David Thekwane, Hamilton Nzimande, Thomas Phale, Lulu Masilela, Johnson Mkhalali, Marks Mankwane, lucky Monama read more
what are the traditional wedding rites in Nigeria? 1 Answer" n Nigeria, in west Africa, a husband never uses his wife’s name. Only relatives and the women's own children are allowed to use the name her father gave her a... read more


