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20141124034040all_about_the_populous_country_in_africanigeria_3rd.pptxNIGERIA
A short numerical documentary on Nigeria
By
Daniel Palama, Bowang, Jia Jun Ji, Jinqui Cheng and Thomas Mcbrayer
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CLASS GREETING IN NIGERIAN’S POPULAR PIDGIN ENGLISH.
CLASS UNA’ GOOD AFTERNOON OOO’
HOW ‘UNA DAY
RES: WE DEY FINE’
Wa zo bia. Meaning “Come”
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IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT NIGERIA THINGS YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT NIGERIA.
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NIGERIAN’S CURRENCIES.
The Nigerian Naira is the currency of Nigeria. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Nigeria Naira exchange rate is the NGN to USD rate. The currency code for Nairas is NGN, and the currency symbol is ₦.
NGN Profile
Exchange rate to a dollar is N163.6 to a $
Inflation: 8.7%
Coins: Freq Used: ₦1, ₦2, 50
Banknotes: Freq Used: ₦5, ₦10, ₦20, ₦50, ₦100, ₦200, ₦500, ₦1000
Central Bank: Central Bank of Nigeria Website: http://www.cenbank.org
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MAP OF AFRICAN
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Nigeria
got their independence in October 1st 1960 Has 36 states and Abuja is the state capital.
While Lagos is the populous city of commerce in Africa
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NIGERIA COAT OF ARMS
The Coat of Arms of Nigeria has a black shield with two white lines that form in a "Y" shape. The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two horses or chargers on each side represent dignity.
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Nigeria flag
The Flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first officially hoisted on October 1, 1960. The two unique sea-green bands represent the forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria while the white band represents peace.
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NIGERIA HAS A DEMOCRATIC RULE
CURRENT PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN
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NIGERIA
DID YOU KNOW
Nigeria’s flag is three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green
Officially Nigeria is named the Federal Republic of Nigeria,
Nigeria is a federal constitutional republic made up of thirty-six states
And a Federal Capital Territory.
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NIGERIA
DID YOU KNOW
Nigeria is located in West Africa and shares land borders with countries like the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north.
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NIGERIA
DID YOU KNOW
Birth rate in Nigeria: 39.98 births/1,000 population (2008 est.)
Nigeria, Africa's most populous country has 173.6 million (2013), is composed of more than 250 ethnic groups; the following are the most populous and politically influential: Hausa and Fulani 29%, Yoruba 21%, Igbo (Ibo) 18%, Ijaw 10%, Kanuri 4%, Ibibio 3.5%, Tiv 2.5%
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NIGERIA
DID YOU KNOW
Nigeria is currently experiencing its longest period of civilian rule since independence.
The general elections of April 2007 marked the first civilian-to-civilian transfer of power in the country's history.
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NIGERIA
DID YOU KNOW
Although human rights violations in Nigeria have been commonplace under military rule, 1993 was a particularly challenging year for Nigerian human rights groups.
During the Abacha must go crisis, the human rights community banded together under a coalition called the Campaign for Democracy (CD).
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NIGERIA
DID YOU KNOW
Nigeria has a diverse and large human rights community.
Nigerian human rights presence can be felt throughout the nation especially in times of crisis.
Many human rights activists and organizations in Nigeria are faced with harassment, police brutality, torture and sometimes killed
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NIGERIA
DID YOU KNOW
Advocacy and awareness groups in Nigeria include-
Civil Liberties Organization (CLO)
Constitutional Rights Project (CRP),
Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR),
Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law.
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NIGERIA
DID YOU KNOW
Some other organizations produce materials and hold conferences and seminars to raise awareness in Nigeria.
These include the National Institute for Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS)
Human Rights Africa and the Legal Research and Resource Development Centre.
Ogoni People's Organization, and the National Association of Democratic Lawyers, which address human rights issues.
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NIGERIA
DID YOU KNOW
One time defence Minister General Sani Abacha forced the interim government to resign
Thus staging the seventh coup d'etat since Nigeria's independence.
Abacha’s regime banned all political meetings and associations during the ‘Abacha must go’ crisis.
No timetable was set for the return to civilian rule.
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NIGERIA
DID YOU KNOW
After nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed.
The government continues to face the daunting task of reforming a petroleum-based economy
The country's revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy.
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NIGERIA
DID YOU KNOW
Nigeria is blessed with and rich in natural gas,
petroleum,
tin, iron ore,
coal, limestone,
niobium, lead,
zinc, arable land
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NIGERIA IN AFRICA
DID YOU KNOW
That NIGERIA is among the next 11 List Countries in the emerging "BRIC" economies.
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NIGERIA IN AFRICA
The Next Eleven (known also by the numeronym N-11) are the eleven countries – Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Turkey, South Korea and Vietnam – identified by Goldman Sachs investment bank and economist Jim O'Neill in a research paper as having a high potential of becoming, along with the BRICs, the world's largest economies in the 21st century]
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NIGERIA
DID YOU KNOW
The Next Eleven (or N-11) are eleven countries —Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Turkey, and Vietnam.
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NIGERIA
DID YOU KNOW
Nigeria officially became one of the N-11 countries on 12th December 2005.
Nigeria has got high potential of becoming the world's largest economies along with the BRICs.
They were identified and chosen by identified by Goldman Sachs investment bank.
Because of their promising outlooks for investment and future growth.
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NIGERIA
DID YOU KNOW
N–11 COUNTRIES ARE SELECTED USING
Using macroeconomic stability,
political maturity,
Openness of trade
Investment policies and
quality of education as criteria.
The N11 countries share the characteristics of rapidly growing populations combined with significant industrial capacity or potential
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NIGERIA
…that the labour of our heroes past, shall never be in vain, to serve with heart and might, one nation bound in freedom, peace and unity.
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Nigeria is the Number 1 oil producing country in the whole of Africa
Number 1.
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Number2
Nigeria is the 2nd largest producer of movies in the world.
Also the 2nd largest newspaper market in Africa.
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YORUBA
Nigeria has 3 Powerful Tribes
HAUSA
IGBO
Number 3.
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NIGERIA HAS THE 4TH LARGEST NUMBER OF DOCTORS IN THE WORLD.
NUMBER 4
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Nigeria has the 5th Largest Gas reserve and export in the world. With well over 100 trillion cubic feet of gas in reserve.
Number 5.
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NUMBER 6
Nigeria is the 6th largest producer of crude oil in the whole world
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Nigeria is the 7th Most Populous Nation in the World
Number 7.
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Nigeria is the 8th Largest Exporter of Oil in The World
Number 8.
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NUMBER 9
River Niger
RIVER BENUE
Nigeria has 9 major rivers that waters the land. The two major ones being
Making the arable lands in Nigeria one of the most fertile in the world!
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Nigeria has the 10th Largest Oil Reserve in the world
Number 10.
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Nigeria is the 11th Largest Economy in The World.
Number 11.
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Number 12.
WE ARE THE 12TH LARGEST PRODUCER OF OIL IN THE WORLD. WITH A PRODUCTION OF 2.28 MILLION BARRELS PER DAY.
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Calabar, in Nigeria contains the world’s largest diversity of butterflies. Some of which cant be found anywhere else in the world.
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The 2nd largest deposit of bitumen in the world is found in Nigeria. Bitumen is a sticky subsatnce which is obtained from tar or oil used in making roads
NIGERIA IS
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If you go to the Niger Delta area of Nigeria and step firmly on the soil, petroleum will gush up!
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The economy of Nigeria is bigger and more viable than the combination of that of all the West African countries all-together.
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Nsibidi is an ancient form of writing that was discovered in Nigeria over a thousand years ago. This is one of the earliest form of writing by man on earth
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Nigcom-sat a Nigerian satellite built in 2004 was Nigeria's third and Africa's first communication satellite launched on 13th may 2007. Till now, no African nation has a space communication satellite.
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The Earliest anatomically modern human fossils in West Africa were found in an area in Nigeria now known as Akure. This fossils are more than 10, 000 years old. Meaning, life in Africa actually started in Nigeria, in fact it started among the yorubas’.
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The Drill monkeys can only be found in the wild of southeast Nigeria and no where else on earth The Drill Monkey is one of the most beautiful creature on earth. It came with a full facial make up!
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The Earliest form of art found in West Africa were found in Nigeria-this is the Iron Age Nook culture
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The highest point in Nigeria is the Chappel Wade, in Taraba state. It measures 7, 936 ft above sea level.
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Obudu Cattle Ranch, in Obudu Local Government of Cross River State in Nigeria is a wonder of nature, a highland that is renowned to be capable of having four different weathers in 24hrs-Summer in the morning, Winter towards the noon, Autum at late afternoon and Spring at night.
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There is virtually no state in Nigeria without a mineral resource. Some has as much as between 15-20 different mineral resources. Oil has just been discovered in about 5 new sites in Nigeria. As large as some countries are, some contain no mineral resources
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In fact, it is said that, if you dig anywhere in Nigeria, there is a high tendency of seeing one or two mineral resources. Who knows may be deep down where you are seated is a deposit of Crude Oil, Gold or Diamond?
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Nigeria has one of the highest literacy level in the world. With well over 18 million students at all levels of education. This figure is more than the total population of Kenya, Egypt,and some other African countries
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The Ramparts at Eredo in Nigeria are reputed to be walls of the ancient kingdom of the Queen of Sheba.
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Nigeria has more writers and authors than the rest of West Africa combined
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NIGERIA’S FAMOUS AUTHORS
CYPRIAN EKWESI
CHINWE ACHEBE
WOLE SOYINKA
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The largest Christian gathering in the whole world have been held in Nigeria in 1999 by the Redeemed Christian Church of God…a single attendance of 12 Million worshippers.
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Despite the prevailing situations in the country presently, Nigerians are the 3rd most optimistic people on earth, they rank ahead of America, Canada etc
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Nigerians has been socially confirmed as the happiest people on earth
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Only as we pray to the God of creation, to direct our noble cause to Guide our leaders right and Help our youth to know the truth that we can build a nation where peace and justice shall reign.
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BUSINESS ETIQUETTE IN NIGERIA
Greetings
Greeting processes are very important in Nigeria, and it is rare to just
greet someone in passing. Take time to exchange pleasantries
and ask about each other’s well-being.
Establishing a personal relationship with your colleagues
and superiors is common In Nigeria.
You can expect the first two hours to be spent
on getting to know your business contacts.
Family and health matters are very important in Nigeria,
and they will inevitably be brought up.
Nigerian Time
Generally, Nigerians live and work at a more relaxed pace than you might be used
to. Punctuality is valued, but sticking to schedules is less important than an
individual’s particular situation
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NIGERIA DISHES
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NIGERIAN TRADITIONAL
ATTIRE
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5KXm2yu1WM
Nigeria you don’t see on tv
INTERESTING VIDEOS OF NIGERA
NIGERIAN MOVIES TITLE “CRIPPLED SOUL”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f-PqSDJDbA
NIGERIA MUSIC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vg2AG5sEdw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uzc5OIx_W0
NIGERIAN MOVIES TITLE “lust”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9mjS7Q37LA
CHALLENGES IN DOING BUSINESS IN NIGERIA
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9ja for life!
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