Demographics

The official name of Nigeria is the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Nigeria is located in West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea

The capital of Nigeria is Abuja. 

As of 2025, about 237.5 million people live in Nigeria, making it by far one of Africa's most populous countries

The official language is English, but hundreds of indigenous languages are also spoken.

Major linguistic/ethnic groups include the Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba, and Igbo, alongside many other groups.

The overall life expectancy in Nigeria is 55 years.

Lagos is the country's major commercial center and largest city.