Africa: Nigeria
About Nigeria
Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999 and a peaceful transition to civilian government completed. The new president faces the daunting task of rebuilding a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, the OBASANJO administration must defuse longstanding ethnic and religious tensions, if it is to build a sound foundation for economic growth and political stability.
| Vital Statistics | |
| Capitol City: | Abuja |
| Population: | 126,635,626 |
| Percent below poverty: | 45% (2000 est.) |
| Language: | English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani |
| Date of independence: | 1 October 1960 (from UK) |
| Form of government: | epublic transitioning from military |
| Title of Leader: | President |
| Natural Resources: | natural gas, petroleum, tin, columbite, iron ore, coal, limestone, lead, zinc, arable land |
| Environmental Issues: | soil degradation; rapid deforestation; desertification |
| Agricultural Products: | cocoa, peanuts, palm oil, corn, rice, sorghum, millet, cassava (tapioca), yams, rubber; cattle, sheep, goats, pigs; timber; fish |
| Imports: | machinery, chemicals, transport equipment, manufactured goods, food and live animals |
| Exports: | petroleum and petroleum products 95%, cocoa, rubber |
| Trading Partners: | IMPORTS: UK 11%, Germany 10%, US 9%, France 8%, China 6% (1999) EXPORTS: US 36%, India 9%, Spain 8%, Brazil 6%, France 6%, (1999) |
Nigeria Headlines
Encino: Mom Makes $6762/Month[Ad - World3News.com/JOBS] - Sep 9 2010 7:44 a.m.
Nigeria replaces military chiefs ahead of polls
[Polity.org.za] - Sep 9 2010 7:44 a.m.
Dangote Cement to be Nigeria's biggest listed firm
[ABN Digital] - Sep 9 2010 7:16 a.m.
Cadbury Nigeria sees 633 mln Q4 pre-tax profit
[ABN Digital] - Sep 9 2010 7:16 a.m.
Nigeria: Sect Frees 721 Prison Inmates in Attack
[AllAfrica.com] - Sep 9 2010 6:45 a.m.
721 inmates freed in Nigeria's prison break
[China Economic Net] - Sep 9 2010 5:15 a.m.
Nigeria president to stand in polls: state governor
[Yahoo! News] - Sep 9 2010 4:33 a.m.
Nigeria leader replaces military, security heads: presidency
[Yahoo! News] - Sep 9 2010 4:30 a.m.
Gunmen free up to 800 inmates from Nigeria prison
[Yahoo! News] - Sep 9 2010 4:27 a.m.
Attack in northern Nigeria frees prison inmates: guard
[Yahoo! News] - Sep 9 2010 4:26 a.m.
Nigeria Awards Power Plant Contract
[Breakbulk] - Sep 9 2010 4:22 a.m.
Nigeria president to stand in polls: state governor
[GlobalPost] - Sep 9 2010 4:02 a.m.
Nigeria replaces military chiefs ahead of elections
[St Martin Daily Herald] - Sep 9 2010 4:01 a.m.
Gunmen free up to 800 from Nigeria jail
[CHINAdaily] - Sep 9 2010 3:27 a.m.
721 inmates freed in Nigeria's prison break
[China.org.cn] - Sep 9 2010 2:35 a.m.
Nigeria: Budget to get trim next year
[Business Report] - Sep 9 2010 2:28 a.m.
Britain wants Nigeria to stage credible elections in January
[Punch] - Sep 9 2010 2:22 a.m.
Britain wants Nigeria to stage credible elections
[Punch] - Sep 9 2010 2:21 a.m.
Gunmen free up to 800 inmates from Nigeria jail
[CHINAdaily] - Sep 9 2010 2:14 a.m.
Nigeria cement business set for $14b listing
[Financial Times] - Sep 9 2010 1:54 a.m.
World Briefing | Africa: Nigeria: President Ousts Officials
[New York Times] - Sep 9 2010 1:26 a.m.
Nigeria: President Ousts Officials
[New York Times] - Sep 9 2010 1:14 a.m.
Nigeria: President Ousts Officials
[New York Times] - Sep 9 2010 1:14 a.m.
Hundreds of Prisoners Escape Jail in Nigeria
[TransWorldNews] - Sep 9 2010 12:44 a.m.
Attack in Nigeria frees nearly all inmates
[Macau Daily Times] - Sep 9 2010 12:31 a.m.
Nigeria's president announces new security leaders
[Town Hall] - Sep 9 2010 12:29 a.m.
Gunmen free 800 inmates in Nigeria
[Zaman] - Sep 9 2010 12:19 a.m.
Cisco TelePresence Solution Extended in Nigeria
[Advertiser Talk] - Sep 9 2010 12:10 a.m.
Nigeria Central Bank Issues Regulations For New Banking Regime
[FOXBusiness.com] - Sep 9 2010 12:05 a.m.
Nigeria @ 50: NUJ honours HID Awolowo, others
[Nigerian Tribune] - Sep 9 2010 12:05 a.m.
WHY NIGERIA SHOULD CELEBRATE ITS GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
[Nigerian Tribune] - Sep 9 2010 12:04 a.m.
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