See How Much You Know About Nigeria

A crowded market square in the Nigerian city of Lagos.
A crowded market square in the Nigerian city of Lagos. Akintunde Akinleye/Reuters

Test your knowledge of Nigeria, from its economic heft to its struggle against Boko Haram.

Quiz by CFR Staff

February 12, 2019 10:00 am (EST)

A crowded market square in the Nigerian city of Lagos.
A crowded market square in the Nigerian city of Lagos. Akintunde Akinleye/Reuters
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Test your knowledge of countries, history, economics, foreign policy, and more.

The challenges facing Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and one of its biggest economies, include corruption, persistent poverty, and an ongoing battle against Boko Haram. Find out how much you know about the “Giant of Africa.” 

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