Overview
Nigeria*
Nigeria lies on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa and borders Benin, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon. It covers about 923,800 km², and with about 237.5 million people, it is the most populous country in Africa. Abuja is the capital, and Lagos is the largest city and main commercial center. The Niger and Benue rivers meet in the center of the country before flowing south to the Niger Delta. Mangrove swamps and rainforest cover the south, savanna the center, and semi-arid Sahel lands the far north. Formerly a British colony, Nigeria gained independence in 1960 and is a federal presidential republic of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. More than 250 ethnic groups live in the country, the largest being the Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo. English is the official language. Islam, predominant in the north, and Christianity, predominant in the south, are each practiced by roughly half of the population.
Nigeria is a lower-middle-income country and one of the largest economies in Africa. Crude oil and natural gas account for most of its export earnings. Since 2023, the government has removed fuel subsidies and unified the exchange rate. Agriculture employs about 34% of the workforce. In 2025, Nigeria’s GDP per capita was approximately US$1,224, and real GDP grew by 4.0%.
Source: World Bank. (2026). World Development Indicators, from https://data.worldbank.org/country/nigeria
Institutions
Institutions with at least one Faculty Member Registered with Ivey Publishing
- Abia State University
- Adamawa State University
- Adeleke University
- African University of Science and Technology
- Ahmadu Bello University
- Ajayi Crowther University
- Akwa Ibom State University
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike
- American University of Nigeria
- Anchor University Lagos
- Augustine University
- Babcock University
- Bayero University
- Baze University
- Bells University of Technology
- Benson Idahosa University
- Bingham University
- Bowen University
- Caleb University
- Covenant University
- Crescent University
- Federal University Gashua
- Federal University Lokoja
- Federal University of Kashere
- Federal University of Lafia
- Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
- Federal University Otuoke
- Federal University Oye-Ekiti
- Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
- Federal University, Dutse
- Federal University, Gusau
- Fountain University, Osogbo
- Gombe State University
- Igbinedion University
- Imo State University
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University
- Kaduna Business School
- Kwara State University
- Lagos State University
- Lead City University
- Miva Open University
- Modibbo Adama University
- Nasarawa State University
- National Open University of Nigeria
- Niger Delta University
- Nile University of Nigeria
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University
- Northwest University Kano
- Novena University
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology
- Pan-Atlantic University
- Paul University
- Redeemer's University
- Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University
- Tai Solarin University of Education
- Topfaith University Mkpatak
- Umaru Musa Yar'Adua University
- University of Abuja
- University of Ibadan
- University of Ilorin
- University of Jos
- University of Lagos
- University of Nigeria
- Wellspring University
Source: Ivey Publishing. 39C Accounts by Country. Provided by Adrianna Gleam-Fossaceca, Ivey Publishing, August 11, 2026.
Cases
Ivey-Copyrighted Cases in or involving Nigeria*
Ivey Publishing and the 39 Country Initiative welcome additional case submissions that deepen understanding of Nigeria’s businesses, institutions, industries, and broader economic and social context.
| Case | Authors | Published / Revised | Product Number | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Note on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) | Emir Hrnjić | Oct 7, 2026 | W51869 | 17 |
| Where Have You Been? An Exercise to Assess Your Exposure to the Rest of the World’s Peoples | Paul W. Beamish | Nov 27, 2025 | W48085 | 11 |
| Advantage Health Africa: The Paddling Duck | Mazi Raz, Ayotola Ogunsipe | Jul 9, 2026 | W51226 | 10 |
| Polygon Labs: Scaling Web3 Growth with Cost per Wallet Efficiency | Ilan Alon | Dec 12, 2025 | W46392 | 19 |
| China Railway: A Localization Strategy in Nigeria | Xiaoqian Jiang, Su Liu, Paul W. Beamish | May 1, 2025 | W44150_P | 12 |
| Seams & Stitches: Improving Organizational Learning | Nana Yaa A. Gyamfi, Miriam Arthur, Mame Afua A. Boafo | Mar 10, 2025 | W39495 | 13 |
| Should Dangote Farming Exit the Tomato Paste Market? | Veena Keshav Pailwar | Jan 17, 2024 | W33570_P | 6 |
| A-Media Limited: Project Scheduling and Risk Management | Ade Arowolo, Kenneth J. Klassen | Dec 15, 2023; revised Jan 15, 2024 | W33312 | 17 |
| MitiMeth: A Nigerian Social Enterprise Goes Global | Makarand Gulawani | Aug 12, 2022 | W26019 | 11 |
| To Kill a Tweeting Bird: The Suspension of Twitter Operations in Nigeria | Harvinder Singh | May 10, 2022 | W27320 | 11 |
| Masai Ujiri: “Because I’m Black” | Abbas Khambati, Mazi Raz | Jun 11, 2021; revised Jun 22, 2021 | 9B21C026 | 17 |
| MTN and the Nigerian Fine | Albert Wocke, Paul W. Beamish | Feb 14, 2017 | 9B17M031_P | 16 |
| Larson Inc. in Nigeria | Paul W. Beamish, Isaiah A. Litvak | Apr 9, 2015 | 9B15M047_P | 6 |
| Phil Chan (A) | Paul W. Beamish, Jean-Louis Schaan | Apr 18, 2008 | 9B08M038 | 8 |
| Phil Chan (B) | Paul W. Beamish, Jean-Louis Schaan | Apr 18, 2008 | 9B08M039 | 4 |
Source: Ivey Publishing. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://www.iveypublishing.ca/s/
Workshops
Workshops Provided to Institutions in Nigeria*
No case-teaching workshops have been held in Nigeria to date. Opportunities remain to extend the 39 Country Initiative’s outreach to institutions in Nigeria through its case-teaching activities.