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Federal republic in West Africa

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Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a sovereign country located in West Africa bordering Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Its southern coast is on the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja, is located.

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Nigerian domestic flights resume amid pandemic Airports in the capital, Abuja, and the commercial hub, Lagos, have reopened and domestic flights have resumed after three months of coronavirus restrictions. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:31Published 15 hours ago

Domestic flights take off in Africa's biggest economy Airports reopened for domestic flights in Nigeria on Wednesday, as the country tries to reopen an economy hit hard by low oil prices and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Angela Ukomadu reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:31Published 1 day ago

Most Nigerians cannot afford to buy a house Many Nigerians are seeing their dream of owning a home disappear. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:30Published 1 week ago

Nigerian food prices rise during Ramadan The cost of some items has doubled, and they are expected to stay high after the Muslim fasting month ends. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:40Published 1 week ago

20 soldiers, 40 civilians killed in attacks Nigeria's Borno state Islamic State West Africa Province claims twin attacks, which burned down a UN humanitarian hub and police station. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 08:05Published 2 weeks ago

Eid in Nigeria: Outbreak dampens festivities Economists warn that many businesses in Nigeria’s informal economy may never recover. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:12Published on May 26, 2020

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