Nigeria

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.

Some of the key events about Nigeria

1960
Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule
1963
Nigeria became a republic, adopting a new constitution
1966
Nigeria experienced its first military coup, destabilizing the young democracy
1967
The Nigerian Civil War began, resulting in millions of deaths and widespread famine
1973
Nigeria switched from driving on the left to driving on the right side of the road
1991
The capital of Nigeria was officially moved from Lagos to Abuja
1993
The annulment of a democratic presidential election led to political crisis and protests
1995
The execution of environmental activists sparked international outrage and sanctions
1999
Nigeria transitioned to democratic rule after years of military governance
1999
The adoption of Sharia law in northern states increased religious tensions
2001
Nigeria hosted the All Africa Games, showcasing its sporting capabilities
2002
Religious riots in Kaduna resulted in over 100 deaths
2003
Nigeria successfully launched its first satellite, NigeriaSat-1
2009
The Boko Haram insurgency began, leading to thousands of deaths and displacements
2012
Massive floods affected 30 of Nigeria's 36 states, causing widespread destruction
2014
Nigeria became Africa's largest economy after rebasing its GDP
2014
The abduction of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in Chibok gained global attention
2015
Nigeria conducted its first peaceful transfer of power between civilian governments
2020
Nigeria was declared free of wild polio by the World Health Organization
2020
The EndSARS protests against police brutality were met with violent crackdowns

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