Government of Nigeria
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Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has its capital at Abuja and a population of 237,527,782 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a federal presidential republic. President, Federal Republic of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu (in office since 29 May 2023) is head of state; Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria Kashim Shettima is the deputy. The legislature is the National Assembly, a bicameral body with 360 seats in the House of Representatives and 109 seats in the Senate. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 25 Feb 2023. The next national election is confirmed for 16 Jan 2027. Elections are run by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Olayemi Cardoso is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 47 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
National Assembly
Bicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| House of Representatives | 360 (all directly elected) | 25 Feb 2023 |
| Senate | 109 (all directly elected) | 25 Feb 2023 |
Nigeria Senate: list of members · Nigeria House of Representatives: list of members · Nigeria Governors: list of governors · Nigeria Deputy governors: list of deputy governors
Political mix
Seats by party in each chamber of Nigeria. One dot is one seat.
Senate
Current (from our list)
106 of 109 seats listed. The share of each party is out of the seats listed.
106
Senate seats listed of 109
- APC58(54.7%)
- PDP36(34%)
- LP7(6.6%)
- APGA2(1.9%)
- SDP2(1.9%)
- ADP1(0.9%)
- Not yet listed3
Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of listed seats | Share in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| APC | 58 | 54.7% | 54.1% |
| PDP | 36 | 34% | 33% |
| LP | 7 | 6.6% | 7.3% |
| APGA | 2 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| SDP | 2 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| ADP | 1 | 0.9% | - |
| Seats not yet on our checked list | 3 | - | - |
Current: the party shown against each member on our checked list. It can differ from the election result because of defections and by-elections. 109 seats in the chamber. As of 15 October 2026. Source: National Assembly of Nigeria (nass.gov.ng), with Wikipedia for seats its list does not cover.
As elected, 2023
109
Senate seats
- APC59(54.1%)
- PDP36(33%)
- LP8(7.3%)
- NNPP2(1.8%)
- SDP2(1.8%)
- APGA1(0.9%)
- YPP1(0.9%)
Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of seats |
|---|---|---|
| APC | 59 | 54.1% |
| PDP | 36 | 33% |
| LP | 8 | 7.3% |
| NNPP | 2 | 1.8% |
| SDP | 2 | 1.8% |
| APGA | 1 | 0.9% |
| YPP | 1 | 0.9% |
As elected: the seats each party won at the 2023 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 109 seats in the chamber. As of 25 February 2023. Source: INEC, Report of the 2023 General Election, Annexure 4: Results of the Senatorial District Election held on 25th February 2023.
House of Representatives
Current (from our list)
324 of 360 seats listed. The share of each party is out of the seats listed.
324
House of Representatives seats listed of 360
- APC170(52.5%)
- PDP104(32.1%)
- LP29(9%)
- NNPP14(4.3%)
- APGA3(0.9%)
- YPP2(0.6%)
- ADC1(0.3%)
- SDP1(0.3%)
- Not yet listed36
Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of listed seats | Share in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| APC | 170 | 52.5% | 49.2% |
| PDP | 104 | 32.1% | 32.2% |
| LP | 29 | 9% | 10.3% |
| NNPP | 14 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| APGA | 3 | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| YPP | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| ADC | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| SDP | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Seats not yet on our checked list | 36 | - | - |
Current: the party shown against each member on our checked list. It can differ from the election result because of defections and by-elections. 360 seats in the chamber. As of 15 October 2026. Source: National Assembly of Nigeria (nass.gov.ng), with Wikipedia for seats its list does not cover.
As elected, 2023
360
House of Representatives seats
- APC177(49.2%)
- PDP116(32.2%)
- LP37(10.3%)
- NNPP19(5.3%)
- APGA5(1.4%)
- ADC2(0.6%)
- SDP2(0.6%)
- YPP2(0.6%)
Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of seats |
|---|---|---|
| APC | 177 | 49.2% |
| PDP | 116 | 32.2% |
| LP | 37 | 10.3% |
| NNPP | 19 | 5.3% |
| APGA | 5 | 1.4% |
| ADC | 2 | 0.6% |
| SDP | 2 | 0.6% |
| YPP | 2 | 0.6% |
As elected: the seats each party won at the 2023 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 360 seats in the chamber. As of 25 February 2023. Source: INEC, Report of the 2023 General Election, Annexure 5: Results of the Federal Constituency Election held on 25th February 2023.
Names, parties and constituencies come from the member list of the National Assembly of Nigeria (nass.gov.ng). For seats that list does not cover, we use Wikipedia where a page names the member. Each record links to its source.
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Cabinet
Sources: State House, Abuja (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); National Assembly of Nigeria (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); CIA World Factbook, World Leaders (retrieved 10 Oct 2026); UN Protocol and Liaison Service Blue Book (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).
Parliament, courts and independent offices
Sources: State House, Abuja (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); National Assembly of Nigeria (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Central Bank of Nigeria (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Supreme Court of Nigeria (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); National Bureau of Statistics (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Public Complaints Commission (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
Nigeria election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: 16 Jan 2027, general election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2026 | Local elections | Held | - | - |
| 8 Aug 2026 | Local elections | Held | - | - |
| 16 Jan 2027 | General election | Scheduled | - | - |
| 6 Feb 2027 | Local elections | Scheduled | - | - |
| Due by 2027 | Local elections | Due | - | - |
Sources: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Recent results
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2015 | Presidential election | Held | - | - |
| 23 Feb 2019 | Presidential election | Held | - | - |
| 25 Feb 2023 | Presidential election | Held | 27.05% | Bola Ahmed Tinubu (APC) |
| 25 Feb 2023 | Senate election | Held | - | - |
| 25 Feb 2023 | Parliamentary election | Held | - | - |
Sources: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
Budget at a glance
Full budget page, 2023 to 2026- Education
- 3.7%
- of the approved budget, 2026
- Health
- 4.1%
- of the approved budget, 2026
- Open Budget Survey
- 31 of 100
- transparency score, 2023
Economy at a glance
Full economy page- GDP
- US$291bn
- 2025
- GDP growth
- 4.0%
- 2025
- Remittances received
- US$23bn
- 2025
- Foreign direct investment
- US$4.0bn
- 2025
Today in Nigeria
Stories and votes on NigeriaPolls- NigeriaCovered by 10 outlets
Court sacks Uzodimma, declares Okorocha as Imo West APC senatorial candidate
- Channels TV
- Nigerian Tribune
- Vanguard
- Daily Trust
- Punch
- Premium Times
- Peoples Gazette
- BBC News Pidgin
- THISDAY
- Leadership Newspaper
Each outlet's headline
- Channels TV: Court Orders Uzodinma To Stop Parading Himself As APC Candidate For Imo West Senatorial District
- Nigerian Tribune: BREAKING: Court sacks Uzodinma as APC senatorial candidate for Imo West
- Vanguard: Breaking: Court sacks Uzodinma as APC senatorial candidate for Imo West
- Daily Trust: Court sacks Uzodinma as APC senatorial candidate
- Punch: BREAKING: Court declares Okorocha winner of Imo West APC primary
- Premium Times: Court sacks Uzodimma as APC’s Imo West senatorial candidate, orders INEC to recognise Okorocha
- Peoples Gazette: Court sacks Uzodimma, declares Okorocha as Imo West APC senatorial candidate
- BBC News Pidgin: Court comot Imo govnor Uzodinma as APC senatorial candidate, declare Okorocha winner
- THISDAY: Stop Parading Yourself As APC’s Candidate for Imo West Senatorial District, Court Orders Uzodinma
- Leadership Newspaper: Judgment Affirming Me As APC Senatorial Candidate Is Victory For Democracy – Okorocha
past weekNigeria reactions are collected on NigeriaPolls.
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INEC clears Pantami, Gwarzo, rejects Adebutu
Each outlet's headline
- Punch: Omission: INEC decides Pantami, Adebutu’s fate today
- Daily Trust: 2027: INEC to decide on Pantami, Gwarzo, Adebutu, others today
- Aminiya: 2027: Yau INEC za ta yanke hukunci kan makomar Pantami, Gwarzo, Adebutu da wasu
- BBC News Hausa: Wane mataki INEC za ta ɗauka kan Pantami da Gwarzo?
- Leadership Newspaper: BREAKING: INEC Upholds Pantami, Gwarzo Candidacies, Rejects Adebutu’s Appeal
- Nigerian Tribune: 2027: INEC clears Pantami, Gwarzo, rejects Adebutu’s petition
- Vanguard: 2027: INEC grants provisional clearance to Pantami, Gwarzo – Source
past weekNigeria reactions are collected on NigeriaPolls.
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PFIPC: ICPC Arraigns Adeyemi For Alleged Forgery, Impersonation
Each outlet's headline
- Nigerian Tribune: FG arraigns fake agency DG Adeyemi in Court
- Premium Times: ICPC re-arraigns fake ‘Presidential Council’ DG Adeniyi Adeyemi for forgery, fraud
- Vanguard: ICPC docks alleged ‘fake’ PFIPC DG Adeyemi for forgery, impersonation
- Punch: ICPC re-arraigns ‘fake’ DG Adeyemi over N30bn fraud
- Channels TV: PFIPC: ICPC Arraigns Adeyemi For Alleged Forgery, Impersonation
- Leadership Newspaper: ICPC Arraigns PFIPC’s Adeyemi On 22 Fresh Counts Of Forgery, Impersonation
- Daily Trust: ICPC re-arraigns ‘Phantom’ DG over alleged N30bn fraud
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- Nigeria and the rest of West Africa
Population of Nigeria
Nigeria had 237.6 million people in 2025, 1st largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 263.7 million by 2030. African countries by population. Nigeria's states compared.
Population (2025)
237.6
1st largest of 53 in Africa
Population growth since 2015 (2025)
24.6 %
30th fastest-growing of 52 in Africa
Projected population 2030 (2030)
263.7
1st highest of 52 in Africa
People per sq km (2025)
261
7th most crowded of 53 in Africa
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 190.7 |
| 2016 | 195.4 |
| 2017 | 200.3 |
| 2018 | 204.9 |
| 2019 | 209.5 |
| 2020 | 214.0 |
| 2021 | 218.5 |
| 2022 | 223.2 |
| 2023 | 227.9 |
| 2024 | 232.7 |
| 2025 | 237.6 |
| 2026 | 242.6 (partial) |
| 2027 | 247.7 (partial) |
| 2028 | 252.9 (partial) |
| 2029 | 258.2 (partial) |
| 2030 | 263.7 (partial) |
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Inflation and unemployment in Nigeria
Prices in Nigeria rose 23% in 2025, 6th highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 3.1% (2025) and 5.3% among people aged 15 to 24. Nigeria's own survey put it at 3.9% in 2025. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Nigeria's economy.
Inflation (2025)
23.0 %
47th lowest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
3.1 %
15th lowest of 53 in Africa
Youth unemployment (2025)
5.3 %
14th lowest of 53 in Africa
Unemployment, national survey (2025)
3.9 %
National survey
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.7 |
| 2011 | 10.8 |
| 2012 | 12.2 |
| 2013 | 8.5 |
| 2014 | 8.1 |
| 2015 | 9.0 |
| 2016 | 15.7 |
| 2017 | 16.5 |
| 2018 | 12.1 |
| 2019 | 11.4 |
| 2020 | 13.3 |
| 2021 | 17.0 |
| 2022 | 18.9 |
| 2023 | 24.7 |
| 2024 | 33.2 |
| 2025 | 23.0 |
| 2026 | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | ILO modelled estimate | National survey |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.7 | Not published |
| 2011 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| 2012 | 3.8 | Not published |
| 2013 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| 2014 | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| 2015 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| 2016 | 4.5 | 7.1 |
| 2017 | 4.8 | 8.4 |
| 2018 | 5.1 | Not published |
| 2019 | 5.2 | 4.4 |
| 2020 | 5.7 | Not published |
| 2021 | 5.4 | Not published |
| 2022 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| 2023 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| 2024 | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| 2025 | 3.1 | 3.9 |
| 2026 | Not published | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Life expectancy and infant mortality in Nigeria
A child born in Nigeria can expect to live 54.6 years (2024). 116 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked. Child deaths by state.
Life expectancy (2024)
54.6
54th longest of 54 in Africa
Child deaths under five (2024)
116
54th lowest of 54 in Africa
Health spending per person (2023)
67
32nd highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Nigeria | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 51.9 | 61.8 |
| 2015 | 51.9 | 62.3 |
| 2016 | 52.2 | 62.8 |
| 2017 | 52.4 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 52.7 | 63.2 |
| 2019 | 53.0 | 63.3 |
| 2020 | 53.1 | 63.7 |
| 2021 | 53.5 | 62.5 |
| 2022 | 54.1 | 64.6 |
| 2023 | 54.5 | 65.6 |
| 2024 | 54.6 | 65.8 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 119 |
| 2015 | 118 |
| 2016 | 117 |
| 2017 | 117 |
| 2018 | 117 |
| 2019 | 117 |
| 2020 | 117 |
| 2021 | 118 |
| 2022 | 118 |
| 2023 | 117 |
| 2024 | 116 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Literacy rate in Nigeria
70.4% of adults in Nigeria can read and write (2024, World Bank). Literacy rate in Africa by country · Literacy by state · Universities and exam bodies in Nigeria.
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Adult literacy (2024)
70.4 %
28th highest of 52 in Africa
Youth literacy (2024)
81.4 %
30th highest of 53 in Africa
Education spending, % of GDP (2023)
0.3 %
51st highest of 52 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Human development and internet access in Nigeria
Nigeria's Human Development Index was 0.56 in 2023, 164th of 193 countries in the world (medium human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.
Human Development Index (2023)
0.56
29th highest of 54 in Africa
Internet users (2024)
41.2 %
26th highest of 54 in Africa
Mobile subscriptions (2024)
71
37th highest of 54 in Africa
Access to electricity (2024)
62.5 %
25th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Nigeria | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.44 | 0.44 |
| 2001 | 0.44 | 0.45 |
| 2002 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| 2003 | 0.46 | 0.46 |
| 2004 | 0.48 | 0.46 |
| 2005 | 0.48 | 0.47 |
| 2006 | 0.49 | 0.47 |
| 2007 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 0.50 | 0.49 |
| 2009 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 2010 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 2011 | 0.51 | 0.51 |
| 2012 | 0.51 | 0.52 |
| 2013 | 0.52 | 0.52 |
| 2014 | 0.52 | 0.52 |
| 2015 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
| 2016 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
| 2017 | 0.53 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | 0.54 | 0.54 |
| 2019 | 0.54 | 0.55 |
| 2020 | 0.55 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | 0.55 | 0.56 |
| 2022 | 0.56 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | 0.56 | 0.57 |
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Is Nigeria safe?
The US State Department rates Nigeria at level 3 of 4: reconsider travel. The homicide rate is 15.8 per 100,000 people (2023). Safest countries in Africa.
US travel advisory level (2026)
3
38th safest by advisory of 54 in Africa
Homicide rate (2023)
15.8
35th lowest of 37 in Africa
Conflict deaths (2024)
1,486
5th highest of 30 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Coups, democracy and stability in Nigeria
Nigeria has had 7 successful coups, the latest on 17 November 1993, and 8 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.
- 23 October 2025: Coup plot
- 30 March 2004: Coup plot
- 22 December 1997: Coup plot
- 14 March 1995: Coup plot
- 17 November 1993: Coup (succeeded)
- 26 August 1993: Coup (succeeded)
- 22 April 1990: Failed coup attempt
- 20 December 1985: Coup plot
Voice and accountability (2025)
46
20th highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
35
47th highest of 54 in Africa
Control of corruption (2025)
27
38th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Nigeria's debt
Government debt was 36.1% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is bondholders, owed 36% of public debt abroad (2024). Nigeria's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.
Reading on Nigeria
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- Paid surveys in Nigeria: how they really work, how to spot scams and how to join safely
- Nigeria general election 2027: date, who runs it, seats and current office holders
Where Nigeria ranks in Africa
Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.
- GDP per person35th of 53$1,223, 2025Richest countries in Africa
- Size of the economy3rd of 53$290 billion, 2025Largest economies in Africa
- Population1st of 53237.6 million, 2025African countries by population
- Area14th of 54923,768 sq kmLargest countries in Africa
- Life expectancy54th of 5454.6 years, 2024Life expectancy in Africa
- US travel advisory43rd of 54Level 3, reconsider travelSafest countries in Africa
- President's time in office35th longest of 51Bola Ahmed Tinubu, 3 yearsLongest serving presidents
- President's age15th oldest of 5174 years oldOldest presidents in Africa
Cite this
PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Nigeria. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/nigeria