Nigeria and Religion

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The population of Nigeria is divided fairly evenly between Christians and Muslims, though exact numbers vary, with the primarily Sunni Muslim communities being based in the north of the country, and Christianity dominating the central and southern regions. There are also a small minority of people who adhere to other religions, including traditional tribal beliefs. […]

What does Nigerian food look like?

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Nigerian food is mostly made up of meals that are high in carbohydrates, such as cassavas, rice, maize, yams, and plenty of vegetables. There are many ways that these meals are prepared. For example, the cassavas can be ground up and the flour used to make a delicious and inexpensive porridge. The yams can be […]

Diversity – why Nigeria is a melting pot

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Nigeria is an extremely diverse country, with well over 1000 different ethnic groups residing within its territory. The 4 largest of these groups are the Hausa, the Fulani, the Igbo and the Yoruba. The culture of Nigeria is therefore every bit as diverse as you would expect from a country which is a melting pot […]