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.
who is the richest musician in nigeria(1 Answer)
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The richest musician in Nigeria is 'D Banj'.
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Please explain me about festivals celebrated in Nigeria?(1 Answer)
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Fast Facts
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Capital
Abuja
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Government
Federal Constitutional Republic
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Republic declared
October 1, 1963
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Independence
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#From The UK
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Population
148,000,000 (2007) Est
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Currency
Nigerian Naira (NGN)
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Official language
English
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Recognized languages
Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba
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Religion
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Time zone
West Africa Time (UTC +1)
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International dialing code
+234
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Internet TLD
.ng
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Motto
"Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress"
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Anthem
"Arise O Compatriots, Nigeria's Call Obey"
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Area
356,667 square miles
