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Nigeria

Nigeria is Africa's most populous country, with Lagos being Africa's largest city. Lagos was the country's capital until the seat of government moved to Abuja in 1991. 

Nigeria is English-speaking and has one of Africa's largest economies, despite ongoing security and development challenges.

Nigeria is a member of the Commonwealth, African Union, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). It hosts the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja.

Australia maintains a High Commission in Abuja and an Honorary Consulate in Lagos. Nigeria is represented in Australia by a High Commissioner based in Canberra.

Economic and trade information

Nigeria country/economic fact sheet [PDF]

Travel information

Heads of Government

Includes Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Foreign, Trade and Aid Ministers

Embassies and consulates

Australia

Australian High Commission in Nigeria

Nigeria

High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

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