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Nigeria is a country richly endowed with human and natural resources. Though classified as a developing country, it is a country of countless opportunities for investment and enterprise.

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A look at the core sectors of the Nigerian state show this:

  • Education – with over 53 university-institutions and thousands of primary and secondary schools, Nigeria’s educational sector is indeed one of the largest in Africa. The University system has been designed around excellence in research and teaching. The overall educational system has made it possible for large numbers of Nigerians to be literate in the English and other languages. Education continues to be the cornerstone of the technological development of Nigeria and the emancipation of its people from ignorance, disease and backwardness.
  • Entertainment – Nigeria’s entertainment industry ranks among the most vibrant in Africa. Indigenous cultural displays and traditional events make life exciting and a thrill for visitors. Some of the world’s respected names in music, literature, the theatre, acting and other arts are Nigerian. Explore the cultural side of Nigeria on this website. Enjoy the arts and hear the sounds of her rich music and folklore.
  • Sports - Discover the sporting spirit of Nigeria. A country that has produced some world class athletes and sportsmen, Nigeria continues to be a highly respected soccer nation. Winner of several continental and international soccer tournaments, Nigerians have also won gold at Olympic events, featured at Wimbledon, play professional basketball in the United States and soccer in first class clubs in Europe and the Middle East.
  • Tourism - Nigeria is a tourist’s delight. With sunshine all year round, friendly and warm people and locations featuring some of the spectacular wonders of nature, the country is indeed a place to visit. Enjoy the enthralling sights of her many waterfalls, visit the Argungu fishing festival; relax at any of the hundreds of beaches on her 350 mile long coastline. Nigeria is the place to visit, with many tourist potentials waiting to be tapped.
  • Health – The Nigerian health sector combines Western style, orthodox medical management with indigenous herbal therapies. Healthful lifestyles are daily communicated on the media of mass communications in the country. Some of the world’s renowned medical practitioners are Nigerian. The health sector however needs injection of manpower and materials, an area that would be quite lucrative for foreign investors.
     

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