Unity and Faith (English) | |||||
| Anthem | "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" | ||||
| Capital (and largest city) |
Lagos | ||||
| Other cities | Kano, Ibadan, Benin City, Port Harcourt, Jos, Ilorin, Abuja | ||||
| Language | English | ||||
| Religion main |
Christianity | ||||
| others | Islam, Hinduism | ||||
| Demonym | Nigerian | ||||
| Government | Elective Constitutional Monarchy | ||||
| King | Nnaemeka I | ||||
| Prime Minister | Yemi Osinbajo | ||||
| Established | 1 October 1960 | ||||
| Currency | Nigerian Pound | ||||
Nigeria (officially the Federation of Nigeria) is an Elective Monarchy in West Africa with the King elected by a Council of Princes.