The highest peak in Nigeria is Chappal Waddi at 7,936 ft above sea level. ¹⁾

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. The country is home to 206 million people. ²⁾

“Nollywood” is a term used to describe the Nigerian film industry, the third most popular in the world behind Hollywood and Bollywood. ³⁾

There are about 521 languages spoken in Nigeria. This number includes 510 living languages, two second languages and nine extinct languages. ⁴⁾

Nigeria has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, according to the International Monetary Fund. ⁵⁾

Nigeria has the highest birth rate of twins in the world. ⁶⁾

The Nigerian press used to have the greatest freedom of speech of any African country. ⁷⁾

Although the illiteracy rate is around 50 percent (one of the highest in Africa), Nigeria's goal is to eliminate it as soon as possible. ⁸⁾

Nigeria has an unjust law. For petty theft, an ordinary citizen can face even the death penalty, and for the theft of billions by influential people only a few months imprisonment. ⁹⁾

There are over 370 recognized tribes in Nigeria. ¹⁰⁾

In Nigeria, obesity was associated with wealth and abundance. However, obesity is growing at an alarming rate. ¹¹⁾

In 1969, during the Nigerian civil war, both sides of the conflict agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire to watch Brazilian footballer Pele play. ¹²⁾

The richest Nigerian is Aliko Dangote with a fortune worth over $12.9 billion. ¹³⁾

On January 27, 2002, there was an accidental explosion of military explosives in Lagos which caused a large fire. The fire killed more than 1,100 people. ¹⁴⁾

The tallest structure in the country is the radio mast in Abeokuta with a height of 1,055 ft. ¹⁵⁾