36 States & Capitals in Nigeria: List & Details
There are 36 states in Nigeria and a Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This FCT is not a state but a territory within Nigeria and as such, unlike the 36 states that have Governors as...
Category: States
Top 10 Largest States in Nigeria by Landmass
The Nigerian landmass is not divided equally between the 36 states and FCT. While some have a land area of an area of more than 70,000kmsq and are bigger than some countries, others have...
Top 10 Least Populated States in Nigeria (2024)
Are you interested in knowing the least populated states in Nigeria? You are not alone; many don’t know which state is the smallest in the country. There are some people that think the states...
NYSC: List of States That Pay Allowance to Youth Corpers (2024)
It’s widely known that the Federal Government of Nigeria pay its corp members enrolled in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) N33,800. Though ending last year and beginning this year, rumours of the Government...
List Of North West States In Nigeria Presently
In case you were asked what the North West states in Nigeria are and information concerning them, this write-up will list them out. The Northern tribes in Nigeria are known to be the largest...
Comprehensive List of all Tribes in Nigeria & States
Nigeria as a sovereign states is made up of different ethnic groups and tribes. There are about 250 tribes in Nigeria with various cultures. These tribes are within the 36 states and capital in...
List of all Local Governments in Nigeria and their States
A Local Government in Nigeria is seen as the third tier of government that is closest to the people at the grass root. Local governments are somewhat semi-autonomous from the State and Federal government....
Top 10 Most Educated States in Nigeria (2024)
Education in Nigeria has no unified circulation in all parts of the country. This has made the various states not to have the same educational development or literacy level as others. One of such...
The Oldest States in Nigeria
Nigeria is a country made up of 36 states and capitals. These states were formed by various people that share ethnic similarities and history. The creation of these states dates back, even before 1960,...
Top 10 Most Peaceful States in Nigeria (2024)
Nigeria has been a peaceful country for many years until the emergence of Boko Haram insurgents which have threatened her unity and very existence till date. While most secured states especially those in the...
Top 10 Dirtiest States In Nigeria (2024)
There are states in Nigeria that are very dirty. Even if some of these worst states set Thursdays and the last Saturday of the month as environmental sanitation’s day, the demon of uncleanliness still...
Top 10 Most Corrupt States in Nigeria (2024)
Corruption is a serious problem in Nigeria that is currently affecting every aspect of society and hindering the country’s development. The Transparency International’s 2020 Corruption Perception Index ranked Nigeria as the 136th least corrupt...
Smallest States in Nigeria & Their Land Areas
Nigeria’s land area size is measured at 923,768 square kilometers. Out of the 36 states, there are small states in terms of land mass. For the record, the largest state in the country is...
List Of All Yoruba States in Nigeria
The major Yoruba states in the country are six in number and they are all located in the south-western geopolitical zone in Nigeria. Being one of the major tribes in the country, people that...
List of Fulani States in Nigeria
There are states in Nigeria where Fulani people live and these areas are located in the Northern part of the country. Some call these places “Hausa Fulani states”, but we should not confuse these...