Air fare tickets to Nigeria

Nigeria is one of Africa's most vibrant countries, with a diverse ethnic mix and a culture of business enterprise.

If you're interested in visiting, simply use the box on the right to find out about cheap air fare tickets or discount airlines to Nigeria.

Ten handy facts about Nigeria

1. Nigeria has the largest population of any country in Africa with estimates ranging from 110 to 150 million people.
2. Nigeria is made up of 36 states and the capital territory.
3. The capital of Nigeria was moved from Lagos to Abuja in 1991.
4. Archaeological finds suggests there has been human habitation in Nigeria dating back to at least 9,000BC.
5. The British made Nigeria a protectorate in 1901.
6. Nigeria gained its independence from the British on October 1st 1960.
7. The highest point in Nigeria is Chappal Waddi at 2,419 meters.
8. Nigeria is one of the world's major oil producing countries and has been a member of OPEC since 1971.
9. Nigerians come from more than 250 ethnic groups, with a comparable diversity in language, custom and culture.
10. The Nigerian writer, Wole Soyinka, was awarded the Nobel Laureate for Literature in 1986.