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Nigeria: Country in West Africa
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea to the south in the Atlantic Ocean. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 sq mi). With a population of more than 230 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.

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In Nigeria farmers fear another flood as Cameroon opens dam [Video]

In Nigeria farmers fear another flood as Cameroon opens dam

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 01:43Published
400,000 displaced as Nigerian floods worsen [Video]

400,000 displaced as Nigerian floods worsen

Severe flooding continues to devastate northeastern Nigeria, displacing over 400,000 people, according to the UN.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
Nigeria's Dangote refinery begins petrol deliveries [Video]

Nigeria's Dangote refinery begins petrol deliveries

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 01:37Published
Rescue efforts continue after deadly Nigeria floods [Video]

Rescue efforts continue after deadly Nigeria floods

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Severe floods in Nigeria leave residents displaced [Video]

Severe floods in Nigeria leave residents displaced

Residents have been forced to flee their homes in northeastern Nigeria after a dam collapsed unleashing severe flooding.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
Nigeria's Lagos turns to waterways for green transport solution [Video]

Nigeria's Lagos turns to waterways for green transport solution

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 01:37Published
Fuel tanker collision in Nigeria causes explosion, kills at least 48 [Video]

Fuel tanker collision in Nigeria causes explosion, kills at least 48

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 01:17Published
Moment When 48 Killed In Nigeria As Huge Fuel Tank Crashes Head On With Truck Full Of People [Video]

Moment When 48 Killed In Nigeria As Huge Fuel Tank Crashes Head On With Truck Full Of People

A tragic accident in Niger state, Nigeria, claimed at least 48 lives when a fuel tanker collided with a truck, leading to a massive explosion. The tanker, carrying gasoline and cattle, set two other..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:24Published
'Like heaven': Nigerian powerlifter Esther Nworgu wins Paralympic silver [Video]

'Like heaven': Nigerian powerlifter Esther Nworgu wins Paralympic silver

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 02:57Published
At least 81 killed in Nigeria in suspected Boko Haram attack [Video]

At least 81 killed in Nigeria in suspected Boko Haram attack

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 01:37Published
In Nigeria, a rage room to let off some steam [Video]

In Nigeria, a rage room to let off some steam

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 02:00Published

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