Nigeria the ‘giant of Africa’ is the seventh most populous nation in the world. Nigeria (/ n aɪ ˈ dʒ ɪər i ə / ), officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa, bordering Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Although Nigeria is developing rapidly, some old traditions and habits are still followed there. It is one of the liveliest places in Africa that continues to attract visitors from different parts of the world. 3. 12 Amazing Facts You Should Know About Nigeria. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Facts Matter. 17 Interesting Historical Facts About Nigeria. 12 Facts About Nigeria You Should Know. SHARES. Its coast in the south is located on the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. Nigeria is bordered to the north by Niger, to the east by Chad and Cameroon, to the south by the Gulf of Guinea of the Atlantic Ocean, and to the west by Benin. Located in the southern coastal part of West Africa with Abuja as its capital city. 272. Evidence of human life/civilization in Nigeria dates as far back as 9000 BC. Isaac Bird June 26, 2019 Destination & Places 0. Unfortunately, most of the habits related to men and their relation with wives are old and must be changed. Facebook Twitter Subscribe. The life expectancy on average is 52 years, one of the lowest in the world. Some years ago, a brilliant lecturer of mine (now late) said something about Nigeria that I waved aside as an exaggerated expression of patriotism. 12 Interesting Facts About Nigeria 1. 2. Nigeria is not only large in area—larger than the U.S. state of Texas—but also Africa’s most populous country.