Nigeria |
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MOST RECENT ALERTS
Nigeria - NDVPF threatens oil production -
10-May-2013
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| COUNTRY GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Language: |
English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani |
| Currency: | naira (NGN) |
| Predominant Religions: |
Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, indigenous beliefs 10% |
| National Holidays: | Independence Day (National Day), 1 October (1960) |
| Economic Status: |
Oil-rich Nigeria, long hobbled by political instability, corruption, inadequate infrastructure, and poor macroeconomic management, is undertaking some reforms under a new administration. In the last year the government has begun showing the political will to implement the reforms urged by the IMF, such as to modernize the banking system, to curb inflation by blocking excessive wage demands, and to resolve regional disputes over the distribution of earnings from the oil industry. |
| Security: |
Nigerian Armed Forces (Forces Armees Nigeriennes, FAN): Army, Niger Air Force |
| US Presence: |
The US Embassy is located at 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central Area, Abuja. Tel [234](9) 461-4000, The e-mail address for the Consular Section in Abuja is ConsularAbuja@state.gov. The US Consulate General is located at 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos. American citizens can call 011 [234] (1) 261-1215 during office hours (7:30a to 4p). For after-hours emergencies, call 011 [234] (1) 261-1414, 261-0195, 261-0078, 261-0139, or 261-6477. The email address for the Consular Section in Lagos is LagosCons2@state.gov.
The website for the Embassy and the Consulate is http://abuja.usembassy.gov.
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| Major Airports: |
Airports: 69, Airports w/paved runways: 36 Lagos – Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS/DNMM) |
