Nigeria

    Officially, Federal Repulic of Nigeria

    States: 36

    Capital: Abuja

    Languages: English, Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba

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    President

    H.E Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR

    The inauguration of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on May 29, 2023 was historic. He is serving as the 16th and Current President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, after serving as the Governor of Lagos State from the year 1999 to 2007.

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    About/About Nigeria

    Discover Nigeria: The Giant of Africa

    Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress

    Overview & Introduction

    Welcome to Nigeria, “The Giant of Africa” is a rich and diverse country known for her rich cultural heritage, and strong economic potential. She is located in West Africa, sub-saharan region. Nigeria is situated on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa and shares borders with Benin to the west, Niger to the north, Chad to the northeast, and Cameroon to the east. We are the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous in the world. We are known for resources like natural gas, tin, iron ore, coal, limestone, niobium, lead, zinc and arable land. Nigeria has over 250 ethnic groups and a population that exceeds 200 million people.

    Nigeria, also known as: federal republic of Nigeria, is a country located on the western coast of Africa. Nigeria has a diverse geography, with climates ranging from arid to humid equatorial. However, Nigeria’s most diverse feature is its people. Hundreds of languages are spoken in the country. The country has abundant natural resources, notably large deposits of petroleum and natural gas. The national capital is Abuja, also known as the Federal Capital Territory, the president of Nigeria is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. With a Total Area (Sq Km) of 923,768 and Total Area (Sq Mi) of 356,669, Nigeria’s population is 222,486,000 (2023 est.) and her official language is English.

    Nigeria Map

    222.5M

    Population (2023 est.)

    923,768

    Total Area (Sq Km)

    36 + 1

    States + FCT

    6

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