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Oil spills, desertification and loss of natural habitat all constitutes some of Nigerias greatest environmental challenges

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Most religion in Nigeria is based off of the area. The Hausa ethnic group in the North is mostly Muslim, the Yoruba tribe in the west is divided among mainly Islam, Christianity, and traditional religions, while the Igbos of the East and the Ijaw in the South are predominantly Christians

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Nigerian cuisine consists of dishes or food items from the hundreds of ethnic groups that comprise Nigeria. It uses spices and herbs with palm or groundnut oil to create deeply flavored sauces and soups.

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Much of Africa as a whole languages from the three major African languages families: Afroasiatic, Nilo-Saharan and Niger–Congo. The official language is English but other other major languages include: Hausa, Igbo, Youruba, Urhobo, Ibidibo, Edo, Fulfude and Kanuri.

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There are over 500 ethnic groups and over 500 languages spoken in Nigeria. The Hausa are the biggest ethnic group in Nigeria with a population around 67 million. Nearly 25% of the total Nigerian population.
The second largest ethnic group in Nigeria is the Yoruba people. About 21% of Nigerians identify as Yoruba. They are usually Christian or Muslim.
The Ijaw constitue around 10% of the Nigerian population. They are know as being opposed to Sharia law.
The Kanuri population, living in Northeast Nigeria, is believed to make up around 4% of the country.
Other ethnic groups are the Ebira,Edo,Gwari,Jukun,and Igala. Most ethnic groups in Nigeria have formed illegal vigilante or militia groups, protecting their interests from other groups within the country.