COUNTRY

Nigeria

Capital:

Abuja

Currency:

Naira (NGN)

Population:

213,401,323 (2021)

Official language(s):

English

Ancient kingdom(s):

Hausaland (5th-18th century CE), Karem-Borno Empire (926-1846 CE), Benin Empire (1201-1897 CE), Oyo Empire (1500-1837 CE), Sokoto Caliphate (1806-1906 CE)

Independence:

October 1, 1960