🇳🇬 Nigeria
West Africa
About Nigeria
Africa's most populous country and largest consumer market, driving global culture through Nollywood, afrobeats and fintech.
- Population
- ~223 million
- Capital
- Abuja (Lagos is the commercial capital)
- Languages
- English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Pidgin
- Region
- West Africa
- Culture
- Nollywood is the world's second-largest film industry by output; afrobeats leads global charts alongside deep Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa traditions.
- Main products
- Crude oil and gasFintech and bankingFilm and musicCocoaCement and manufacturing
Happening now in Nigeria
Most recent reports- Maduka Okoye Missing As Chelle Drills 23 Eagles in First Training in Uyo
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:44 · Nigeria
- Money Supply Up 12.4 Percent Ytd to N139.38tn Despite CBN Tightening Stance
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:44 · Economy, Business and Finance
- After the Handover - Rethinking Csr's Role in Women's Economic Empowerment
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:44 · Economy, Business and Finance
- Map - Ikeja Electric to Refund Customers for Meters
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:44 · Economy, Business and Finance
- NPERA Dialogue With NPA On Smooth Handeover of Inland Dry Ports
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:44 · Economy, Business and Finance
- NMDPRA Moves to Strengthen Fight Against Fuel Smuggling
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:44 · Economy, Business and Finance
- Domestic Investors Tighten Grip On Ngx, Transact N11.89tn in Eight Months
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:44 · Economy, Business and Finance
- Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Exceeds NAICOM's Minimum Capital
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:44 · Banking and Insurance
CAN coverage from Nigeria
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