"An authentic Nigeria's reference book of history, government, politics, arts and culture, economy, science, law, and biography; brought down to present time with over 1,500 themes and sub-themes"--Cover.

The Encylopedia Nigeriana is dedicated to the study of NIgeria, from pristine work that covers all aspects of Nigerian history and culture, as well as socio-economic, science and technology, and other sundry developmental issues. The work benefits not only those interested in Nigeria's life and culture but also students, specialists, and educated general reader interested in diverse academic disciplines. The disciplines represented include, but not confined only to history, ethnology, sociology, economics, history of religion, philosophy, science, and health. It also covers developments in agriculture and industry, defence and security, political science, international relations and diplomacy"--Cover p. 4.