A reference for Nigeria
Understand Nigeria, one thread at a time.
Thirty-seven states. Hundreds of ethnic groups. More than five hundred languages. NigeriaBase organises it all into clear, connected pages so you can follow a single thread from a state to its people, their language, their food and the festivals they keep.
- States
- 37States
- Ethnic groups
- 250+Ethnic groups
- Languages
- 500+Languages
The six geopolitical zones
Nigeria is grouped into six zones, each with its own history, dominant ethnic groups and character. Start here to narrow your way down to a state.
Who are Nigeria’s peoples?
Nigeria has no single culture. These are the groups whose languages, customs and food shape daily life across the country, though they are far from the only ones.
Nigerian food, explained
Every dish belongs to somewhere. These pages tell you what a dish is, who it comes from and when it is eaten, not just how to cook it.
How this site works
Everything connects
A state page leads you to its peoples. A people page leads you to their language, their food and their festivals. You are never left at a dead end.
Written to be understood
Cultural terms are explained the first time they appear and collected in a glossary. No assumed knowledge, no academic hedging.
Checked and dated
Figures and facts carry a last-verified date. Where sources disagree, the page says so rather than picking a number and hoping.