Nigerian cuisine is like West African cuisine, it is famous for the variety as well as its richness. There are many different spices in Nigerian cuisine, flavorings ands herbs are used in the combination with pure palm oil or the groundnut oil. Recipes are done to create a deep flavored soup and sauces. These are made very hot having a touch of chili peppers. Feasts of Nigeria are lavish and colorful, many aromatic markets are there and roadside snacks are cooked on the barbecues and fried in the oil available.

Nigeria gained independence from United Kingdom , on 1 st of October 1960. New republic government incorporated number of peoples with the aspiration of their sovereign nations. Imbalance was created in policy by the past result of 1961 plebiscite. A southern Cameroon was opted to join Republic of the Cameroon while part of northern Cameron chose and remain in country. Northern part of country was far larger than southern Republic. Nation parted with British legacy in year 1963, and declaring itself as Federal Republic .

Nigerian culture is shaped by the multiple ethnic groups of Nigeria . Country has more than 250 languages and different culture. Benin tribes in country are predominant in region between the Niger Delta and Yoruvaland. About 80% of Benin tends Christian while remaining 20% deities called Ogu. Rest of ethnic groups of country is found over country especially in densely populated in south. Hausa tend to be the Muslims and Igbo, Christian. Annang people are Christian mainly as western system and Christianity entered in country through capital city Calubar.

ECWA Evangel Hospital

It is 150-bed hospital, located in the Plateau State , Jos, in country. Hospital was originally founded in year 1959 SIM, Evangel now managed under auspices of Evangelical of West Africa. It is locally know as "Jankwano" that means Red Roof in the Hausa and was one of first buildings in area to have iron corregated roof.

Language of Nigeria naturally exhibits the influences from several ethnic groups and cultures. Over 500 languages are there in country that is spoken by the different groups and tribes. Though official language of country is English, over 50% of country people can speak in English language and used commonly for conducting the official affairs. About every tribe in culture of country has its own language that prefers themselves. Most famous local languages of Nigeria are Edo , Yoruba, Igbo, Tiv Ibibio and Kanuri.

Nigeria accounts approx: 1/6 th of Africa 's population, and is most populous nation in country. About 25% Nigerian are living in urban areas, and 24 cities have population of over 100,000. Variety of languages, customs and traditions among 389 ethnic groups of Nigeria exists where country has rich diversity. It is not possible to state demographic figures on the Nigeria authoritatively as the national census have been contested.

Lagos

It is most famous conurbation in the country having 7,937,932 inhabitants at 2006 census. Currently it is largest city in country and second most famous city in the Africa, currently estimated to be second fastest growing city in African region, immediately following the Bamako . It was formerly capital of Nigeria, and is huge metropolis that originates on the islands separated by the creeks,

Weather of country is primarily features tropical type of climate where seasons are damp and very humid. Within Nigeria there are two climate seasons prevail within the Nigeria , are namely dry and wet season. Nigerian weather is generally hot throughout year; there are variations in climate in the certain regions within country. Southern part of country is relatively more damp and humid than northern part of Nigeria . In southern areas of country dry season starts from November and stays till March.