Context: Nigeria is frequently in news due to security issues, energy sector developments, and regional geopolitics in West Africa.
Key Facts
- Location: West Africa; borders Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Benin; coast on Atlantic Ocean (Gulf of Guinea)
- Capital: Abuja; Largest city: Lagos, Currency: Naira
- River: Niger River and Benue River (confluence at Lokoja)
- Economy: One of Africa’s largest; major crude oil producer (OPEC member)
- Organization: Member of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States)
- Security: Affected by Boko Haram insurgency in northeastern region
- Demography: Most populous country in Africa
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