Nigeria - Learn, Explore and Travel
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Nigeria is a hierarchical society. Age and position earns, even demands, respect.
Geography: Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon
Climate:varies; equatorial in south, tropical in center, arid in north
Terrain: southern lowlands merge into central hills and plateaus; mountains in southeast, plains in north
Natural resources: natural gas, petroleum, tin, iron ore, coal, limestone, niobium, lead, zinc, arable land
Nigeria is Africa's most populous country
Nigeria is a former British colony and a member of the British Commonwealth.
A History of Nigeria
Amazon Price: $16.98 (as of 06/03/2012)
A remarkable new addition to the growing library on a general history of Nigeria.
Excellent Nigeria Overview Video
One of the official languages in Nigeria is English. That sounds reassuring, but don't be fooled. Most Nigerians speak pidgin English which sometimes is very different from the English you know. Examples "I don't know" is "I no know". "I know" is "I know now". Add the Nigeran accent and this can be very confusing. Other difficulties are "don't" and "done" which sound alike in Nigeria. Remember that Nigerians prefere "no" where you would expect "don't". Like in many African countries, they don't use polite phrases. It sounds very direct and rude, but can be meant politely. "Could you please hand me the hammer" will be "bring hammer" or even "bring hammer now". Nigerians tend to say numbers twice. Ten Naira would be: "ten ten Naira".
Nigeria Traveller's Map
Lagos - the second biggest city in Africa
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An aerial view of the City of Lagos. This city is a very busy place day and night! Driving here is a terrifying experience that almost can't be explained. Imagine a metropolitan area with no traffic lights, no street signs, no traffic law, and few police!
21st Century Complete Guide to Nigeria - Encyclopedic Coverage, Country Profile, History, American Government Information, CIA Factbook (Two CD-ROM Set)
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Completely updated and revised for this new edition, our unique electronic book on two CD-ROMs has an amazing collection of the finest federal documents and resources about Nigeria, providing encyclopedic coverage of all aspects of the country.
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Nigeria is a fairly dangerous destination. Crime levels are high, particularly in Lagos.
The Niger delta area is unsafe for tourists. There is continual low-level violence between government and militant groups, and there have been several kidnappings of foreign oil workers.
The waters outside Nigeria is one of the most likely places to be attacked by modern day pirates.
Be aware of street salesmen. Actually, you could buy a lot of stuff while you drive your car but it's not recommended. Most of the merchandise will be Chinese copies of known brands like "Duracell" batteries and such.
Major General J.T. Aguiyi-lronsi
Head of State, January -July, 1966Major General J.T. Aguiyi-lronsi, Nigerian's first military Head of State was born in 1924 in Umuahia, Abia State. He joined the Nigerian Army in 1942 as a private and was promoted Sergeant Major in 1964.
He was recommended and converted into the officer cadre as 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal West African Frontier Force in 1948; Promoted Captain in 1953 and to Major in 1955.
Ironsi was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1960, and in 1961, headed the Nigerian contingent in the United Nations Force. Later as Major General, and the most senior serving indigenous military officer in Nigeria, he became the head of the Nigerian Army in February 1965.
The military coup of 1966 brought him into limelight as Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, but was killed seven months later on July 29, 1966 in another coup d'etat.
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As a recipient of numerous email correspondences from immensely wealthy Nigerian heirs and heiresses, I figured that something must be going right in Nigeria, especially Lagos. So, having just sent an wealthy son of a King Obi Obi $10,000 (US), in exchange for some $450 million (US), I wanted to be the first to hop a plane to Nigeria to meet this fine fellow face to face. Particularly after the funds did not show up in my account as he had promised.
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