Prayer times in Nigeria

Prayer Times of Others Cities in Nigeria

About Nigeria

Nigeria, located in West Africa, is the continent's most populous nation and one of its largest economies. Bordered by Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west, Nigeria has a diverse environment with a mix of mangrove forests, savannas, and plateaus. Its extensive coastline along the Atlantic Ocean is dotted with lagoons and sandy beaches. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, where Abuja, the capital, is located. The nation is known for its rich cultural heritage with over 250 ethnic groups, the largest being Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. The official language is English, although numerous local languages are also spoken. The country has a mixed economy, with a wide array of wealth-generating sectors such as oil (Nigeria is Africa's largest oil producer), agriculture, telecommunications, and services. Despite being resource-rich, Nigeria faces economic disparities and development challenges, including corruption, insufficient infrastructure, and an ongoing insurgency in the northeast. Nevertheless, the country has a vibrant arts scene, especially in music and literature, with renowned figures like Wole Soyinka and Chinua Achebe hailing from Nigeria. The nation also has a robust film industry, Nollywood, which is one of the largest in the world.