Did You Know?

• Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa and the 4th most populous in the world with a population of more than 183 million people as of June 2015. The next African country to come close is Ethiopia, sporting a population count of around 103 million.
• 70% of Nigerians are employed in agriculture
• Multilingual and multicultural – There are over 500 ethnic groups in Nigeria
• Today, Nigeria is Canada’s largest trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa. Since 2006, Canada-Nigeria bilateral trade has more than doubled, with Canadian direct investment in Nigeria at its highest level ever.
• Over 50 Canadian companies operate in Nigeria. The Canadian Pacific Consulting Services alone has completed more than 40 projects in Nigeria.
• Many Nigerians who have immigrated to Canada are highly educated professionals and successful businesspeople who want to contribute back to the country, and create stronger Canada-Nigeria relations.
• Nigeria offers very high returns because of its growing economy; the country is in a unique position with the highest rate of returns on investment in Africa.
• Business and investment opportunities are immense in every sector of the Nigerian economy.
• Nigeria is the 12th largest producer of crude oil in the world (averaging 2,525,000 barrels per day) and the 8th largest exporter.
• The population of New York City is a little higher than the amount of people in Nigeria who have access to the internet.
• There are over 1 million Chinese citizens in Africa. Angola alone has a population of over 350,000 Chinese.
• Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and the second-largest freshwater lake in the world.
• A Global fashion capital – Nigeria has a booming fashion industry; the Arise Magazine show, which showcases African designers, is now a constant feature of New York Fashion Week.
• A musical powerhouse – the Nigerian music industry is growing fast, with an increasing number of collaborations between multi-platinum international artists and Nigerian artists.
• A lover of Social Media – With over 3 million Facebook users, the youthful population of Nigeria has adopted global social media tools with enthusiasm.
• Host to the world’s best parties – Nigerians are legendary for their love of family gatherings, parties and entertainment. According to thedrinksbusiness.com, Nigerians spent £38m on Champagne in 2012. The data analyst Euromonitor forecasts that the country will splash out £68m on Champagne in 2017.