Two Story School Collapsed : Nigeria
A two-story school collapsed recently in north-central Nigeria, killing 22 students and sending rescuers on a frantic search for more than 100 people trapped in the rubble.
- Nigeria is a country located on the western coast of Africa. It is often called the “Giant of Africa.”
- It is bordered to the north by Niger, to the east by Chadand Cameroon, to the south by the Gulf of Guinea of the Atlantic Ocean, and to the west by Benin.
- It achieved independence from Britain in 1960.
- It covers an area of around 9.24 lakh square kilometres.
- It is also Africa’s most populous country.
- Capital: Abuja
- Language: English is Nigeria’s official language, although many local languages such as Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and Ijaw are also spoken.
- Money: Naira
- Nigeria has a diverse geography, ranging from arid to humid equatorial climates.
