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A Trip to The Fulani Tribe

April 19, 2022

The Fulani, also called the Fula people, have their roots in the Northern part of Africa, the Middle East and West Africa. Here are some facts about the Fulani tribe that you might not know. Their Population The Fulani are about 25 million people, making them one of the largest tribes in West Africa. This … Continue reading A Trip to The Fulani Tribe

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Did You Know…? Nigeria’s Origin Goes Back 11,000 BC

April 19, 2022

The origin of Nigeria dates as far back as 11000 BC. Historically, it is believed that every city was founded by migrants who left their former settlement to settle elsewhere. The story is not any different for our dear country, Nigeria. Origins Nigeria was founded by prehistoric settlers from various kingdoms and empires such as … Continue reading Did You Know…? Nigeria’s Origin Goes Back 11,000 BC

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Discover Nigeria: The Nupe Tribe

April 19, 2022

Just like almost every other Nigerian tribe, the Nupe tribe is scattered over different states in Nigeria. However, they are predominantly found in Niger State, whereas a few numbers of them are found in Kogi, Kwa, and the Federal Capital Territory. The main towns where they are found are Bida, Minna, Agaie, Lapai, Mokwa, Jebba, … Continue reading Discover Nigeria: The Nupe Tribe

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Who to Follow on Twitter: Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Wondering which handles to follow on Twitter this weekend? Knowledge of where you’re coming from is important to get you to where you’re going. Some savvy Nigerians have taken their time to collate interesting and enlightening facts about the Giant of Africa. Here are a few handles that will help you discover more about Nigeria’s … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: Discover Nigeria

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100 Years and 100 Interesting Facts About Nigeria

April 19, 2022

By Peregrino Brimah 1. Nigeria, with a 2013 estimated population of 174,507,539 is the most populous Black nation and the 7th most populated nation in the entire world, trailing after—from least to most—Pakistan, Brazil, Indonesia, USA, India and China (1.3bn). 2. Nigerians are 1/5th the total population of Black Africa. 3. Nigeria, with 521 languages … Continue reading 100 Years and 100 Interesting Facts About Nigeria

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