| Country: | Nigeria (Federal Republic of Nigeria) |
| Location: | West Africa |
| Independence: | October 1, 1960 |
| Nationality: | Nigerian | Capital City: | Abuja |
| Population: | 123,337,822 |
| Important Cities: | Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan, Kano, Zaria, Ife, Abeokuta |
| Head of State: | Umaru Yar'Adua | Type of Government: | 923,768 sq.km. |
| Currency: | 132 Naira=1 USD |
| Major peoples: | Yoruba,Igbo,Fulani,Hausa |
| Religion: | Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, African religion 10% | Climate: | Tropical to arid |
| Literacy: | 57.1% |
| Official Language:: | English |
| Principal Languages: | Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa,Fulani |
| Major Exports: | Oil, Minerals, Cocoa, Rubber |