| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | NGISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | NGAISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | AbujaGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | AfricaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | NigeriaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Federal Republic of NigeriaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | NigeriaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | named for the Niger River that flows through the west of the country to the Atlantic Ocean; the name of the river probably comes from the local Tuareg name, egereou n-igereouen (big rivers)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Federal presidential republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 1 October 1960 (from the UK)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence Day (National Day), 1 October (1960)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Bola TINUBU (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | NGNISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | NairaISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 37ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
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| Historical overview | "Research completed June 1991." Supercedes the 1982 ed. of Nigeria : a country study, edited by Harold D. Nelson. Includes bibliographical references (p. 341-361) and index. Also available in digital form.LoC FRD Country Studies [2026] |
| National symbols | eagleCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Nigeria, We Hail Thee"; lyrics/music: Lillie Jean WILLIAMS/Frances BERDA; history: adopted 2024; note: Parliament voted in 2024 to revert to the former national anthem used from 1960 to 1978CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | green, whiteCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Nigeria; dual citizenship recognized: yes; residency requirement for naturalization: 15 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
named for the Niger River that flows through the west of the country to the Atlantic Ocean; the name of the river probably comes from the local Tuareg name, egereou n-igereouen (big rivers)
description: three equal vertical bands of green (left side), white, and green meaning: green stands for the country's forests and natural resources, and white for peace and unity
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
