30 Random facts about Nigeria

1. Nigeria is the most populous black nation in the world, the most populous in Africa with an estimated population of over 180 million people

2. Nigeria is the highest crude oil producer in Africa and number sixth largest producing country in the world.

3. Nigeria's official Language is English, there are more English speakers in Nigeria than in the United Kingdom.

4. There are more males in Nigeria than females, the ratio is about 1.04 - 1

5. The capital of Nigeria is Abuja, but the most popular city is Lagos.

6. All Nigeria's neighbours are French speaking countries except Cameroon which has both (French and English ) as official Languages.

7. Nigeria has about 40.7 million people fit for Military service

8. India is about 3 times the size of Nigeria in terms of Land area.

9. The Portugese were the first explorers to reach Nigeria in 1472.

10. Nigeria is projected to have a larger population than the United States of America by 2050. (The current US population is about 318 million)

11. Nigeria is the biggest economy in Africa

12. Nigeria is home to Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote with an estimated net worth of over 16.7 billion US dollars

13. Nigeria is home to the highest number of twin births in the world.

14. Nigeria has over 500 indigenous languages

15. Nigeria has mainly two major religions, Christianity and Islam

16. The highest recorded temperature in Nigeria was recorded in Sokoto State 47.2 °C (117.0 °F)

17 The first crude oil discovery in Nigeria was in 1956 in Olobiri in Bayelsa State

18. Nigeria has about 86.138 million internet users, which is 8th in the world.

19. The unification of the Southern and Northern protectorate was done in 1914 to form Nigeria.

20. The third mainland bridge in Lagos (officially know as the Ibrahim Babangida Bridge) is the second longest bridge in Africa (11.8 km)

21. Nigeria is made up of 36 states and federal capital territory (ABUJA).

22. Life expectancy in Nigeria is 52 years for male and 54 for female.

23. Nigeria has the highest HIV/AIDS death rate in the world, and number 20 in the world in terms of prevalence of the disease.

24. About 60% of Nigeria's population can read and write.

25. Nigeria has a labour force of 57 million people, 11th in the world.

26. Nigeria is the world's largest producer of cassava

27. Nigeria is the world's 4th largest producer of cocoa.

28. Gay marriage is prohibited in Nigeria, and offender risks 14 years jail term

29. Chappal Waddi is a mountain in Nigeria at 2,419 meters, it is the country's highest point.
30. Nigerian accent is the 6th sexiest in the world.






ref: twin births
world factbook
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