Nigerian
adjective
of or relating to Nigeria or its inhabitants.
Nigerian
American
[nahy-jeer-ee-uhn]
/ naɪˈdʒɪər i ən /
adjective
noun
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Nigerians
plural
nigerian
British
/ naɪˈdʒɪərɪən /
adjective
noun
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She adds: "As an African myself, in Nigerian culture parents don't always say 'I love you'... but I still felt loved."
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Earlier this year, the firm signed a 12-month agreement worth $1.2 million with Atiku Abubakar, who is contesting the Nigerian presidency.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Cleveland High football coach Mario Guzman loves the Nigerian connection of Oluwafemi Okelola and Moyosoreoluwa Odebunmi, both running backs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The Briton crossed the finish line in 22.32 seconds, edging Nigerian Favour Ofili in a photo finish.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
One Eastern European woman, Iloba had told him, had asked the Nigerian man, an hour before their court wedding, to give her a thousand pounds extra or she would walk away.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Less than 35 percent of Nigerians believe people in their communities can access help for mental or emotional problems, according to a 2024 report from Afrobarometer, a pollster.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
A slide into poverty, pre-dating Tinubu, has continued for millions, with more than 60 percent of Nigerians now living below the poverty line, according to the World Bank, up from 40 percent in 2019.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Tens of thousands of foreigners have left the country, including Nigerians, many of whom boarded specially chartered repatriation flights.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
He is among hundreds of Nigerians still waiting to be evacuated from South Africa.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Nigerians took on all sorts of names here.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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