Nigeria, the home of the Super Eagles, is currently being run by Goodluck Jonathan, with a Federal presidential republic government. In 1914 the South and North of Nigeria were unified, on the 1st of October 1960 they were declared and recognized, three years later they were declared a republic. Nigeria is the home to the most people in Africa, and is also home to Africa's wealthiest man.
NIGERIA
Capital: Abuja
Currency: Nigerian Naira
Official Language: English
Population: 154,729,000
Born: November 20, 1957 (age 54), Ogbia
Full name: Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan
Spouse: Patience Jonathan
Presidential term: May 6, 2010 –
Children: Ariwera Jonathan, Aruabi Jonathan
Education: University of Port Harcourt (1987–1995)
BUSINESS
Zenith Bank
Originated in 1990, Zenith Bank is a leader of financial services in Nigeria. As of 2012, it is the second largest company in Nigeria. Jim Ovia oversees all operations at the organisation.
Globacom Nigeria Ltd.
Indigenous telecommunication company privately owned by business magnate, Mike Adenuga. Glo is known to be a booming business growing outwith Nigeria in countries like Ghana, Benin and the Ivory Coast.
Mr Bigg's (of UAC Nigeria)
Nigeria's trailblazer in the fast-food business. Mr Bigg's was created by United African Company of Nigeria in 1973 and has over 170 locations in Nigeria.
Nigerian Nat'l Petroleum Corp.
Federal government owned corporation established in 1977. It is solely responsible for the upstreams and downstreams developments in the Nigerian Oil Sector.
TOURISM
Golden Tulip Festac Lagos
If you are seeking royalty attention then look no further. Friendly staff, amazing atmosphere, good food everything a perfect holiday is made of.
Eko Hotel & Suites
A 5-Star hotel situated in Ikoyi Area of Lagos. Internationally known for its high class and second-to-none hospitality service.
The Federal Palace Hotel
With an easily accessible location in the urban Lagos area, this hotel has gained its place amongst the best. Amenities include a fully-equipped gym, large outdoor swimming pool and just to mention a few.
Southern Sun Ikoyi
A safe, beautiful comfortable hotel situated in Lagos. Southern Sun's standards of services are on par with those of the very best in the world and is a place worth seeing if you ever think of visiting the beautiful city of Lagos.
ENTERTAINMENT
P-Square
Peter and Paul Okoye are Nigeria's heavyweights in the music industry. The Dynamic Duo have come a long way since the beginning of the millenium, starring in hit songs with record air plays locally and globally. USA superstars, Akon and Rick Ross, have been featured on their albums.
D'Banj
'Dapo Oyebanjo is a member of G.O.O.D. Music,an American record label formed by Kanye West. A force to always reckon with in the Nigerian music scene. His hit single Oliver Twist became the first African song on iTunes UK Top 10 List.D'banj is currently based in the UK and the incumbent president of Def Jam Africa, a daughter record label of Island Def Jam USA.
Tu Face (2 Ba Ba) Idibia
Innocent Idibia is arguably Nigeria's best selling R&B artist of the past decade. With releases of highly acclaimed albums and hit singles, he has successfully won the hearts of many, over and over again. A well known international act outside Nigeria.
DJ Neptune
Imohiosen Patrick is ranked as one of the top Disc Jockeys in Africa. He is notably known for organising after parties for popular Nigerian celebrities. In 2008, he was nominated for a couple of Nigeria Ent. Awards
Myster Java (DJ JAVA)
Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Olaniyi Efena Teidi is an upcoming multi-talented music producer and DJ. A final year student at the Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus, asides from his studies, he has won awards in 2011 and 2012 for being the best Entertainer and African DJ respectively. He is the founder of the record label Java's Yard, under which he produces music for himself and other artistes.