City: Nigeria

Nigeria, Nigeria

Capital: Abuja 9°4′N 7°29′E / 9.067°N 7.483°E / 9.067; 7.483

Largest city: Lagos 6°27′N 3°23′E / 6.450°N 3.383°E / 6.450; 3.383

Official languages: English

Major languages: Hausa Igbo Yoruba

Other languages: Birom Edo Efik Fulfulde Gbagyi Hyam Ibibio Idoma Igala Igbira Ijaw Ikwerre Itsekiri Jju Jukun Kanuri Atyap Margi Nupe Tiv Urhobo-Isoko

Religion: See Religion in Nigeria

Demonym: Nigerian

Government: Federal presidential republic

• President: Muhammadu Buhari

• Vice President: Yemi Osinbajo

• Senate President: Bukola Saraki

• House Speaker: Yakubu Dogara

• Chief Justice: W. S. Nkanu Onnoghen

Legislature: National Assembly

• Upper house: Senate

• Lower house: House of Representatives

Independence from the United Kingdom

• Unification of Southern and Northern Nigeria: 1914

• Declared and recognised: 1 October 1960

• Republic declared: 1 October 1963

• Current constitution: 29 May 1999

Area

• Total: 923,768 km (356,669 sq mi) (32nd)

• Water (%): 1.4

Population

• 2016 estimate: 185,989,640 (7th)

• 2006 census: 140,431,790

• Density: 197.2/km (510.7/sq mi) (65th)

GDP (PPP): 2018 estimate

• Total: $1.161 trillion (24th)

• Per capita: $5,992 (124th)

GDP (nominal): 2018 estimate

• Total: $460.660 billion (27th)

• Per capita: $2,376 (122nd)

Gini (2010): 43.0 medium

HDI (2015): 0.514 low · 152nd

Currency: Naira (₦) (NGN)

Time zone: WAT (UTC+1)

Drives on the: right

Calling code: +234

ISO 3166 code: NG

Internet TLD: .ng

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Top 10 History Museums in Nigeria, Nigeria

December 25, 2021 Nicolette Lion

The Federal Republic of Nigeria, commonly referred to as Nigeria (/naɪˈdʒɪəriə/ ( listen)), is a federal republic in West Africa, bordering Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north. Its coast in the south lies on the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. It comprises 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja is located. Nigeria is officially a democratic secular country.
Restaurants in Nigeria

1. Centre For Memories

2, Awgu Street Off Umuoji Street Independence Layout Enugu, Enugu Nigeria +234 805 549 3085 [email protected] http://www.centreformemories.org/

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The Center for Memories is a repository of the history and culture of Ndigbo, informing and empowering leaders to serve with excellence and integrity.

2. Oshodi art gallery

Opposite Nasfat Along Itokin Road Ikorodu Lagos Plot 115, Ikorodu 104101 Nigeria +234 805 484 7010 [email protected] http://www.oshodiartsgallery.com

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Reviewed By isim2021 - Lagos, Nigeria

My favorite part was the Art works of people's (God bless them with more wisdom)and table tennis game I really enjoyed myself.

3. Black Heritage Museum

Badagry, Lagos 550104 Nigeria +234 805 373 9895 [email protected] http://www.jinuset.com

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THE DISTRICT OFFICER’S OFFICE. (Badagry Heritage Museum). Formerly known as The District Officer’s Office, built in 1863 by the British Government. Henry F. Pilkington Esq. was the first District Officer posted in 1865, while G. B. Ollivant was the last District Officer. Converted into museum in 2002 and contains historical collections of slave trade between Africa, Europe and North America.

4. Benin National Museum

Ring Road Roundabout, Benin City Nigeria +234 803 356 8183 http://www.ncmm.gov.ng/?page_id=555

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Reviewed By 914marcuse

Benin national museum is a place to be,there you'll see all the Benin traditional items and the obas.

5. Discovery Park Abuja

Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse2, Abuja 7 Hombari St., Abuja 900288 Nigeria +234 704 370 0000

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6. National War Museum Umuahia

National War Museum Rd, Umuahia Nigeria +234 803 592 7567 https://www.facebook.com/National-War-Museum-Umuahia-Nigeria-1622698984612931/

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7. Odu’a Museum and Hall Of Fame

23rd Floor, Cocoa House Building, Ibadan Nigeria https://www.oduainvestment.com.ng/?page_id=7092

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8. Museum of Colonial History

6 Ikot Ekpene Rd., Aba 450221 Nigeria +234 806 283 1218

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9. Odu'a Museum and Hall of Fame

Cocoa House 23rd Floor, Ibadan Nigeria https://www.oduainvestment.com.ng/?page_id=7092

10. Centre For Black And African Arts And Civilization

36/38 Broad St, Lagos 102263 Nigeria +234 803 345 6383 https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Government-Organization/Centre-for-Black-and-African-Arts-and-Civilization-CBAAC-1562681027320761/

City: Nigeria

Top Things to do in Nigeria

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Top 10 History Museums in Nigeria, Nigeria

1. Centre For Memories

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2. Oshodi art gallery

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3. Black Heritage Museum

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4. Benin National Museum

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5. Discovery Park Abuja

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6. National War Museum Umuahia

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7. Odu’a Museum and Hall Of Fame

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8. Museum of Colonial History

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9. Odu'a Museum and Hall of Fame

10. Centre For Black And African Arts And Civilization

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