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, …

Nov 10, 2025 · 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 …

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.

Nov 3, 2025 · Nigeria is a country located on the western coast of Africa that has a diverse geography, with climates ranging from arid to humid equatorial. Hundreds of languages are …

history of Nigeria, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Nigeria. The country, located on the Atlantic coast in western Africa, has a diverse geography, with climates ranging …

In Nigeria, there are almost equal numbers of Muslims and Christians. Most of the Christians live in the south, and most of the Muslims live in the north. Contrary to some beliefs, the Nigerian …

2 days ago · A livestream captured the moment a gunmen attacked a church in Nigeria, resulting in two deaths and the kidnapping of the pastor and several worshippers. NBC News' Daniele …

The culture of Nigeria is shaped by Nigeria 's multiple ethnic groups. [1][2] The country has 527 languages, [3][4] seven of which are extinct. [5][6][7] Nigeria also has over 1,150 dialects and …

14 hours ago · A Nigerian court has convicted separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu of seven terrorism-related charges, and sentenced him to life in prison.

Nigerian Americans (Igbo: Ṇ́dị́ Naìjíríyà n'Emerịkà; Hausa: Yan Amurka asalin Najeriya; Yoruba: Àwọn ọmọ Nàìjíríà Amẹ́ríkà) are Americans who are of Nigerian ancestry. The number of …