H.E. Mr Ismail Alatise
High Commissioner
What do you know about Nigeria?
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a sovereign country in West Africa bordering Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Its southern coast is on the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. It is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja, is located. Lagos is the most populous city in the country and the African continent, as well as one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Nigeria is the seventh-most populous country in the world, home to more than 200 million people. While that may be a lot of people, population numbers would likely be even higher if it weren't for the country's high mortality rates and low life expectancy.
What is the national language of Nigeria?
Hausa was an official language of the northern states from 1951 to 1967. It is the most widely spoken language, although English is the official language of Nigeria. In addition to English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fula, and English Creole are widely spoken.
What is the Capital of Nigeria?
Abuja is the Capital of Nigeria.
What is the religion of Nigeria?
Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and religion is an important phenomenon in the country that affects every segment of the Nigerian society. There are two major religions in Nigeria, Christianity and Islam, and their practice varies regionally.
What is the national game of Nigeria?
Football is the national game of Nigeria.
What are minerals of the republic of Nigeria?
Nigeria is endowed with abundant mineral resources including gold, iron, lead, zinc, rare metals, coal and gemstones which could be harnessed for its development. These mineral deposits were formed at different stages in the geological evolution of Nigeria.
What are the import and export of republic of Nigeria?
The most recent exports are led by Crude Petroleum, Petroleum Gas, Refined Petroleum Cocoa Beans and Gold. The most common destination for the exports of Nigeria are India, Spain, United States, France, and South Africa.