418,200 (2012)
country comparison to the world: 102
112.78 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 10
nearly 70 federal government-controlled national and regional TV stations; all 36 states operate TV stations; several private TV stations operational; cable and satellite TV subscription services are available; network of federal government-controlled nat
43.989 million (2009)
country comparison to the world: 9
total: 3,505 km
country comparison to the world: 50
narrow gauge: 3,505 km 1.067-m gauge (2008)
total: 193,200 km
country comparison to the world: 27
paved: 28,980 km
unpaved: 164,220 km (2004)
8,600 km (Niger and Benue rivers and smaller rivers and creeks) (2011)
country comparison to the world: 15
major seaport(s): Bonny Inshore Terminal, Calabar, Lagos
total: 89
country comparison to the world: 54
by type: cargo 2, chemical tanker 28, liquefied gas 1, passenger/cargo 1, petroleum tanker 56, specialized tanker 1
foreign-owned: 3 (India 1, UK 2)
registered in other countries: 33 (Ba
54 (2013)
country comparison to the world: 87