Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria.[21] The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora Shaw, who later married Baron Frederick Lugard, a British colonial administrator. Nigeria is composed of various ethnic groups and cultures and the term Nigerian refers to a citizenship-based civic nationality.[21] Nigerians derive from over 250 ethno-linguistic groups.[22] Though there are multiple ethnic groups in Nigeria, economic factors result in significant mobility of Nigerians of multiple ethnic and religious backgrounds to reside in territories in Nigeria that are outside their ethnic or religious background, resulting in the mixing of the various ethnic and religious groups, especially in Nigeria's cities.[23] The English language is the lingua franca of Nigerians.[24] Nigeria is divided roughly in half between Muslims, who live mostly in the north, and Christians, who live mostly in the south; indigenous religions, such as those native to the Igbo and Yoruba ethnicities, are in the minority.[25]
Nigerians come from multiple ethnic and religious backgrounds as the founding of Nigeria was the outcome of a colonial creation by the British Empire.[24]
There have been several major historical states in Nigeria that have influenced Nigerian society via their kings and their legal and taxation systems, and the use of religion to legitimize the power of the king and to unite the people.[26]Northern Nigeria has been culturally influenced by Islamic influence including several major historic Islamic states in the region.[26] The Kanem-Bornu Empire and the Sokoto Caliphate were major historical Islamic states in northern Nigeria.[26] Southern Nigeria historically held several powerful states, including the Benin Empire and Oyo Empire, Ife Confederacy and several other Yoruba states.[26]
Culture
Nigerian culture was profoundly affected by the British colonial rule.[27] Such as British colonial authorities denouncement and attacks upon polygamy, trial by ordeal, and certain types of sacrifices.[27] At the same time, British colonial authorities maintained and promoted traditional Nigerian culture that strengthened colonial administration.[27] The British spread Christianity throughout southern Nigeria and Christian missionaries assisted British authorities in establishing a Western-style education system in Nigeria that resulted in the teaching of the English language in Nigeria and its subsequent adoption as Nigeria's main language.[27] The British replaced unpaid household labor with wage labor.[27] Prior to colonisation in the twentieth century, Nigeria's tribes usually possessed the land as a community, such that land could not be bought or sold.[22] Colonisation brought the notion of individuals owning land and commercialisation of land began.[22]
Hausa Fulani Nigerian women, wearing traditional clothing
A view of lokoja on top of hill Mount Patti. Kogi state
In Nigeria, more than seventy percent of Nigerians live in villages of two different types: the first type used by the Igbo and Tiv involves a collection of dispersed compounds while the second type used amongst the Hausa fulani, Yoruba, and Kanuri involves nuclei of compounds.[28] These villages compose members of the ethnicity-related through ancestry as well as strangers who have been assimilated into the ethnicity.[28] Since the time prior to colonisation to the present it has been a common practice of Nigeria's tribes to adopt strangers into the tribes.[22] A male elder in the community commonly serves as a village chief or Baale.[28]
In the large cities of Nigeria, there is a substantial intermingling of Nigerians with foreigners, especially Europeans, Lebanese, and Indians.[23] The economic importance of Nigeria's cities has resulted in migrations of people from their traditional ethnic or cultural homeland to cities outside those territories.[23] Igbo, Hausa-Fulani and Ibibio people have commonly migrated to Lagos and many southerners migrate to the north to trade or work while a number of northern seasonal workers and small-scale entrepreneurs go to the south.[23]
Ethnic, religious, and regional disputes and tensions have commonly divided Nigerians on political issues.[30] In particular, cultural and political divisions between the Muslim north and the Christian south has politicised religion and caused significant political disputes in Nigeria.[30] Ethnic-motivated and religious-motivated violence by extremists has increased these tensions as well.[24]
However, despite instances of extremism, most Nigerians continue to peacefully coexist, and a common Nigerian identity has been fostered amongst the more-educated and affluent Nigerians as well as with the many Nigerians who leave small homogeneous ethnic communities to seek economic opportunities in the cities where the population is ethnically mixed.[24] Although there are cultural divisions amongst Nigerians, the English language is commonly used as their primary language.[24] Also, most Nigerians share a strong commitment to individual liberties and democracy.[24] Even during periods of military rule, such military governments were pressured to maintain democratic stances by the Nigerian people.[24] Nigeria's political figures commonly know multiple indigenous languages outside their own indigenous language.[24]
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This article is about the people of Nigeria It is not to be confused with Nigerien those from Niger For a specific analysis of the population of Nigeria see Demographics of Nigeria Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria 21 The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora Shaw who later married Baron Frederick Lugard a British colonial administrator Nigeria is composed of various ethnic groups and cultures and the term Nigerian refers to a citizenship based civic nationality 21 Nigerians derive from over 250 ethno linguistic groups 22 Though there are multiple ethnic groups in Nigeria economic factors result in significant mobility of Nigerians of multiple ethnic and religious backgrounds to reside in territories in Nigeria that are outside their ethnic or religious background resulting in the mixing of the various ethnic and religious groups especially in Nigeria s cities 23 The English language is the lingua franca of Nigerians 24 Nigeria is divided roughly in half between Muslims who live mostly in the north and Christians who live mostly in the south indigenous religions such as those native to the Igbo and Yoruba ethnicities are in the minority 25 NigeriansNational Flag of NigeriaNigerian diasporaRegions with significant populations Nigeria225 082 083 2022 est 1 Benin6 000 000 2 Cameroon4 000 000 3 United States2 000 000 4 United Kingdom215 000 5 Niger130 982 Canada111 465 6 Italy106 069 7 Germany100 000 8 Brazil90 000 100 000 9 better source needed Argentina90 000 10 Chad88 000 11 Ghana77 000 12 Central African Republic60 000 11 Chile60 000 10 Spain60 000 13 Mexico50 000 10 Ivory Coast44 791 14 South Africa36 500 15 Togo32 176 citation needed Gabon23 730 citation needed Netherlands20 000 10 Austria19 286 16 Ireland16 300 17 Sweden6 248 Burkina Faso5 331 Liberia4 689 Finland4 607 Australia4 519 18 Greece3 000 19 Japan3 000 10 Hungary2 000 10 Norway1 780 20 Belgium1 636 16 France1 425 16 Romania1 000 16 LanguagesNigerian English regional languagesReligionChristianity Islam Traditional African religions Contents 1 Ethnicity 2 History 3 Culture 4 Religion 5 Sectarianism 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksEthnicity EditSee also List of ethnic groups in Nigeria Nigerians come from multiple ethnic and religious backgrounds as the founding of Nigeria was the outcome of a colonial creation by the British Empire 24 History EditFurther information History of Nigeria There have been several major historical states in Nigeria that have influenced Nigerian society via their kings and their legal and taxation systems and the use of religion to legitimize the power of the king and to unite the people 26 Northern Nigeria has been culturally influenced by Islamic influence including several major historic Islamic states in the region 26 The Kanem Bornu Empire and the Sokoto Caliphate were major historical Islamic states in northern Nigeria 26 Southern Nigeria historically held several powerful states including the Benin Empire and Oyo Empire Ife Confederacy and several other Yoruba states 26 Culture EditNigerian culture was profoundly affected by the British colonial rule 27 Such as British colonial authorities denouncement and attacks upon polygamy trial by ordeal and certain types of sacrifices 27 At the same time British colonial authorities maintained and promoted traditional Nigerian culture that strengthened colonial administration 27 The British spread Christianity throughout southern Nigeria and Christian missionaries assisted British authorities in establishing a Western style education system in Nigeria that resulted in the teaching of the English language in Nigeria and its subsequent adoption as Nigeria s main language 27 The British replaced unpaid household labor with wage labor 27 Prior to colonisation in the twentieth century Nigeria s tribes usually possessed the land as a community such that land could not be bought or sold 22 Colonisation brought the notion of individuals owning land and commercialisation of land began 22 Hausa Fulani Nigerian women wearing traditional clothing Nigerians shopping in a mall in Lagos Yoruba Nigerian men of Kwara origin wearing traditional clothing and playing drums Horseman at the Kano Durbar festival Igbo Nigerian men wearing the modern Isiagu with traditional Igbo men s hat An Igbo man in his cultural attire An Eyo Iga Olowe Salaye masquerade jumping Map of west Africa showing Nigeria in dark green A view of lokoja on top of hill Mount Patti Kogi stateIn Nigeria more than seventy percent of Nigerians live in villages of two different types the first type used by the Igbo and Tiv involves a collection of dispersed compounds while the second type used amongst the Hausa fulani Yoruba and Kanuri involves nuclei of compounds 28 These villages compose members of the ethnicity related through ancestry as well as strangers who have been assimilated into the ethnicity 28 Since the time prior to colonisation to the present it has been a common practice of Nigeria s tribes to adopt strangers into the tribes 22 A male elder in the community commonly serves as a village chief or Baale 28 In the large cities of Nigeria there is a substantial intermingling of Nigerians with foreigners especially Europeans Lebanese and Indians 23 The economic importance of Nigeria s cities has resulted in migrations of people from their traditional ethnic or cultural homeland to cities outside those territories 23 Igbo Hausa Fulani and Ibibio people have commonly migrated to Lagos and many southerners migrate to the north to trade or work while a number of northern seasonal workers and small scale entrepreneurs go to the south 23 Religion EditFurther information Religion in Nigeria Muslim 53 5 29 Roman Catholic 11 2 29 Other Christian 34 7 29 Traditionalist 5 9 29 Unspecified 0 5 29 Sectarianism EditEthnic religious and regional disputes and tensions have commonly divided Nigerians on political issues 30 In particular cultural and political divisions between the Muslim north and the Christian south has politicised religion and caused significant political disputes in Nigeria 30 Ethnic motivated and religious motivated violence by extremists has increased these tensions as well 24 However despite instances of extremism most Nigerians continue to peacefully coexist and a common Nigerian identity has been fostered amongst the more educated and affluent Nigerians as well as with the many Nigerians who leave small homogeneous ethnic communities to seek economic opportunities in the cities where the population is ethnically mixed 24 Although there are cultural divisions amongst Nigerians the English language is commonly used as their primary language 24 Also most Nigerians share a strong commitment to individual liberties and democracy 24 Even during periods of military rule such military governments were pressured to maintain democratic stances by the Nigerian people 24 Nigeria s political figures commonly know multiple indigenous languages outside their own indigenous language 24 See also Edit Nigeria portalBritish Nigerian Demographics of Nigeria Nigerian Americans List of NigeriansReferences Edit The World Factbook Retrieved 4 January 2023 EXCLUSIVE As Benin Republic clocks 53 Over 6m Nigerians live in former Dahomey 200 in jails but Amb Obisakin says Nigeria is a power here there s no doubt about it sunnewsonline com Archived from the original on 2013 10 12 Mark D DeLancey Rebecca Neh Mbuh Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Cameroon Scarecrow Press 2010 p 283 ACS 2019 2019 ONS Estimate Immigrant status and period of immigration by place of birth and citizenship Canada provinces and territories and census metropolitan areas with parts Statistics Canada Statistics Canada Statistique Canada 7 May 2021 Retrieved 3 January 2023 BILANCIO DEMOGRAFICO NAZIONALE PDF 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