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Nigeria is often referred to as the “Giant of Africa”, owing to its large population and economy. Nigeria has also arguably produced the most and most industrious entrepreneurs in Africa. It is often sought out as a market because any product or service that can be marketed successfully, even if of low value, will immediately be boosted due to the sheer size of the market.
It is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world. Nigeria has the third-largest youth population in the world, after India and China, with more than 90 million of its population under age 18. The country is viewed as a multinational state as it is inhabited by 250 ethnic groups, of which the four largest are the Fulfulde, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba; these ethnic groups speak over 500 different native languages and are identified with a wide variety of cultures. The official language of Nigeria is Nigerian English, chosen to facilitate linguistic unity at the national level. Nigeria is divided roughly in half between Christians, who live mostly in the southern part of the country, and Muslims, who live mostly in the north. A minority of the population practice religions indigenous to Nigeria, such as those native to the Igbo and Yoruba ethnicities.
Nigerians are a proud, confident and industrious people and have a lot to teach the continent.
Motto:
“Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress”
Anthem:
“Arise, O Compatriots”
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| Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria’s call obey To serve our Fatherland With love and strength and faith. The labor of our heroes past Shall never be in vain, To serve with heart and might One nation bound in freedom, peace and unity. O God of creation Direct our noble cause Guide thou our leaders right Help our youth the truth to know In love and honesty to grow And living just and true Great lofty heights attain To build a nation where peace And justice shall reign. |
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