With a population of more than 236 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in …

3 days ago · Modern Nigeria dates from 1914, when the British Protectorates of Northern and Southern Nigeria were joined. The country became independent on October 1, 1960, and in 1963 adopted a …

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It shares borders to the west with the Republic of Benin, while the Republic of Cameroun shares the eastern borders right down to the Atlantic Ocean's shores, forming the southern limits of Nigerian …

A Nigerian driver's license can take months to obtain, and international driving permits are not recognized. Major hotels and the customer service centers at the airports in Lagos, Abuja, and Kano …

Jan 8, 2025 · Nigerian cuisine features a variety of dishes made from local ingredients like cassava, yams, and palm oil. Some popular Nigerian dishes include jollof rice, fufu, and pepper soup.

Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. [23] The name Nigeria was derived from the Niger River running through the country.