Nigeria
This article is about the country. For other uses, see Nigeria (disambiguation). Not to be confused with the neighbouring country Niger. Federal Republic of Nigeria Jamhuriyar Taraiyar Nijeriya (Hausa) Ọ̀hàńjíkọ̀ Ọ̀hànézè Naìjíríyà (Igbo) Orílẹ̀-èdè Olómìniira Àpapọ̀ Nàìjíríà (Yoruba) Flag Coat of arms Motto: "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress" Anthem: "Arise, O Compatriots" Location of Nigeria shown in dark green Capital Abuja 9°4′N 7°29′E / 9.067°N 7.483°E / 9.067; 7.483 Largest city Lagos 6°27′N 3°23′E / 6.450°N 3.383°E / 6.450; 3.383 Official languages English Major languages Hausa Igbo Yoruba Other languages [1] Birom Edo Efik Fulfulde Gbagyi Hyam Ibibio Idoma Igala Igbira Ijaw Ikwerre Itsekiri Jju Jukun Kanuri Atyap Margi Nupe Tiv Urhobo-Isoko Religion See Religion in Nigeria Demonym Nigerian Government Federal presidential republic • President Muhammadu Buhari • Vice President Yemi Osinbajo • Senate President Bukola Saraki • House S...