How many ethnic nationalities do we have in Nigeria?

Nigeria has about 250-300 ethnic groups as measured by self-identification or the presence of different languages.

What are the 6 ethnic groups in Nigeria?

Major Ethnic Groups in Nigeria

Hausa. The Hausas are the largest ethnic group and makes up 25% of the Nigerian population and speak the Hausa language.
Yoruba. The Yoruba people are an ethnic group that constitutes 21% of the Nigerian population making them the second largest group.
Igbo.
Ijaw.
Kanuri.
Ibibio.
Tiv.

How many ethnic groups are in Nigeria and list them?

Nigeria is composed of over 250 ethnic groups, languages and cultures majority of which are the Igbo, Hausa and the Yoruba. Within these ethnic groups are several tribes too. The multi-cultural and tribal nature of Nigeria is so diverse it would confuse a foreigner.

What are the 10 ethnic groups in Nigeria?

Top 10 Largest Ethnic Groups in Nigeria

Hausa Ethnic Group.
Yoruba Ethnic Group.
Igbo Ethnic Group.
Ijaw Ethnic Group.
Kanuri Ethnic Group.
Fulani Tribe.
Ibibio Tribe.
Tiv Ethnic Group.

Which tribe is the fifth largest in Nigeria?

In recent years, the Ijaw have agitated for more political franchise in Nigeria. Although they are the fifth largest ethnic group in the country, their traditional lands in the Niger River Delta are some of the country’s most oil-rich.

What race is a Nigerian?

Hausa is an ethnic group of people speaking the Hausa language. The Hausa are mainly present in West Africa, most of them living between Nigeria and Niger….Distribution of ethnic groups in Nigeria in 2018.

Characteristic	Share of population
Igbo (Ibo)	15.2%
Fulani	6%
Tiv	2.4%
Kanuri/Beriberi	2.4%

Which tribe is the most educated in Nigeria?

Top 10 Most Educated Tribes in Nigeria

#1. Yoruba. Unarguably one of the most educated tribes in Nigeria and even thought to be the most learned by some people.
#2. Igbo. This tribe is synonymous with one thing- Business!
#3. Hausa.
#4. Edo.
#5. Urhobo.
#6. Itsekiri.
#7. Ijaw.
#8. Calabar.