Migration time estimate
6 months - 1 year
Standard Of Living
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Migration Cost Estimate
₦5,000,000
NIGERIA
Welcome to Nigeria
Nigeria officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is the most populous country in Africa. It is geographically 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 over 216 million. 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 second-largest in Africa. It’s the country’s primary port, economic hub and the largest city.
States in Nigeria
Nigeria is a federation of 36 states and 1 federal capital territory. Each of the 36 states is a semi-autonomous political unit that shares powers with the federal government as enumerated under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is the capital territory of Nigeria, and it is in this territory that the capital city of Abuja is located. The FCT is not a state but is administered by elected officials who are supervised by the federal government. Each state is subdivided into local government areas (LGAs). There are 774 local governments in Nigeria. Under the constitution, the 36 states are co-equal but not supreme because sovereignty resides with the federal government. The constitution can be amended by the National Assembly, but each amendment must be ratified by two-thirds of the 36 states of the federation.
Major Cities
- Lagos (21 million)
- Kano (2.5 – 3 million)
- Ibadan (3.2 million)
- Abuja (1 million)
- Port Harcourt (1.4 million)
- Benin City (1.2 million)
- Kaduna (800,000)
- Onitsha (1.499 million)
Geography
Location: Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon.
Area: 924,000 sq. km. (356,700 sq. mi.)
Terrain: Ranges from southern coastal swamps to tropical forests, open woodlands, grasslands, and semidesert in the far north. The highest regions are the Jos Plateau 1,200-2,000 metres above sea level and the mountains along the border with Cameroon.
Climate: Nigeria lies within the tropics, it has two seasons, a wet season from April-Oct., and a dry season from Nov.-March. Its climate ranges from a warm desert climate in the north east to a tropical savanna climate in south.
Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas, tin, columbite, iron ore, coal, limestone, lead, zinc, etc.
Political and Governance System
Nigeria is a Federal Republic with a presidential system. The Chief of State, Head of the Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces is the president.
Nigeria’s constitution provides the separation of powers of the three branches (Executive branch, Legislative branch, and Judicial branch).
The bicameral National Assembly consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
People and demography
Nationality: Noun and adjective – Nigerian(s).
Population: 206.1 million (2020)
Ethnic groups (374 pure ethnic stocks): Hausa-Fulani, Igbo, and Yoruba are the largest.
Religions: Christian, Muslim, indigenous African.
Languages: English (official), Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, others.
Literacy: 39%-51%.
Business & Economy
Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s largest economy, with a GDP in 2017 estimated at US$ 508 billion. Oil has been a dominant source of government revenues since the 1970s. Regulatory constraints and security risks have limited new investment in oil and natural gas, and Nigeria’s oil production contracted in 2012 and 2013. Nevertheless, the Nigerian economy has continued to grow at a rapid 6-8% per annum, driven by growth in agriculture, telecommunications, and services.
Cost Of Living
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are 686,755.86₦ without rent.
- A single person’s estimated monthly costs are 188,683.07₦ without rent.
- The cost of living in Nigeria is, on average, 57.46% lower than in the United States.
- Rent in Nigeria is, on average, 29.27% lower than in the United States
Educational System
According to UNESCO, the adult literacy rate is estimated to be 62% among Nigerians aged above 15 years. This shows that the average Nigerian possesses the ability to read and write, even if that may not be fluently.
Industries and Trade
Crude oil, coal, tin, columbite, palm oil, peanuts, cotton, rubber, wood, hides and skins, textiles, cement and other construction materials, food products, footwear, chemicals, fertiliser, printing, ceramics, steel.
Exports commodities:
Petroleum and petroleum products 95%, cocoa, rubber
Exports partners:
UK 22.2%, Germany 17.9%, Netherlands 10.2%, France 6.6%, Sweden 6.1%, Belgium 5%, USA 4.5% (2015) and open to more partnerships.
Imports commodities:
Machinery, chemicals, transport equipment, manufactured goods, food and live animals
Imports partners:
Sweden 12%, Germany 11.8%, China 10.9%, UK 6.7%, USA 6.6%, Denmark 6% (2015)
Attractions and Tourism
Nigeria has many attractions of interest to tourists. There are miles of coastal beaches, wildlife reserves, a variety of cultures, and many museums that house artistic treasures.
National and other wildlife parks include:
Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary, Cross River National Park, Gashaka-Gumti National Park (Nigeria’s largest national park), Kainji Lake National Park, Kamuku National Park, Okumu National Park, Yankari National Park. Lake Chad, Osun Sacred Grove (sacred forest) in Osogbo, Farin Ruwa Waterfalls.
