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Doug Bandow, Forbes
Long a troubled nation, Nigeria now risks religious war. So far the killing essentially runs one way: Islamic extremists kill Christians. President Goodluck Jonathan has responded ...(full article)
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Take a look at the pace of economic growth in much of Africa, and the picture is brighter than at almost any time since the end of colonial rule. It may not matter if population ...(full article)
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About Nigeria
- Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Population: 149,229,090 (8th)
- Area Size: 356,669 sq mi (32nd)
- GDP: $336.2 billion (36th)
- Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN)
- Official Language: English, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba
- Capital City: Abuja
- Largest City: Lagos
Nigeria Prosperity Rank: 104 |
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