🇳🇬 Nigeria — Africa’s Giant of Diversity and Potential
Did you know that Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and one of the continent’s most influential nations?
Located in West Africa, it shares borders with Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Benin, while its southern coast faces the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. Nigeria’s landscapes range from savannas and tropical rainforests to semi-arid deserts and the fertile Niger Delta, one of the world’s richest oil regions.
1 - Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with over 233 million people (2025 estimate).
2 - The nation’s official name is the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
3 - Its capital city is Abuja, while Lagos remains the major commercial hub.
4 - The official language is English, although Nigeria has over 500 indigenous languages.
5 - One of the youngest populations in the world: Nigeria’s median age is around 18 years.
6 - Nigeria has Africa’s largest economy by some measures, driven by oil, gas, agriculture, telecommunications and tech.
7 - The country is a leading oil producer and exporter: petroleum plays a huge role in its foreign-exchange earnings.
8 - Agriculture remains vital: a large portion of the population works in farming, and Nigeria is a major producer of crops like cassava and yams.
9 - Nigeria’s film industry — known as “Nollywood” — is one of the largest in the world in terms of volume of films produced.
10 - The country is ethnically and linguistically extremely diverse, with the major ethnic groups including Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba and Igbo.
11 - Nigeria’s currency is the Naira (₦).
12 - Independence: Nigeria became independent from the United Kingdom on October 1, 1960.
13 - The life expectancy is relatively low compared with many countries: in 2022 about 59.5 years for males and 63.3 years for females.
14 - Literacy rates differ between genders: about 74 % of males age 15+ and around 53 % of females are literate.
15 - Nigeria has a rapidly expanding tech sector, with Lagos sometimes called the “Silicon Lagoon” due to startups and fintech growth.
16 - More than 50 % of Nigerians now live in urban areas (as of 2024, ~55 % urban).
17 - Nigeria is home to a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Osun‑Osogbo Sacred Grove, which blends culture, sacred forest and art.
18 - It has one of the highest twin-birth rates in the world, especially among the Yoruba people.
19 - One of the major challenges: despite tremendous resources, poverty remains widespread and infrastructure needs are large.
20 - Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is huge: it accounts for a major share of internet and mobile usage in Africa.
21 - A large youth bulge and growing population mean Nigeria is projected to become one of the top three most-populous countries globally by 2050.
22 - Secular democracy: Nigeria is a federal republic with a Senate and House of Representatives.
23 - It features vast geography: from the Niger Delta, to high plateaus, savannas and semi-arid zones in the north.
24 - The diaspora matters: Nigerians abroad send significant remittances back home, supporting many families.
25 - Culture & music: Nigeria’s influence in Afrobeat, highlife and contemporary African music is global and growing. Encyclopedia Britannica+1
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