School life
In a Nigeria classroom
English is widely the language of instruction. Many schools start with assembly.
Typical school day: Often 08:00–14:30.
School year: September to July.
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Nigeria
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November — capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalAbuja
- Population~220 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Lagos (UTC +1)
- CurrencyNigerian naira (NGN)
Nigeria, with Abuja marked
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Climate in November: Dry season starting; warm to hot.
The capital
Abuja
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Nigeria a bit special.
Languages
Over 500 spoken
Open lesson
Nollywood
World's second-largest film industry
Open lesson
Afrobeats
Music heard around the world today
Open lesson
Population
Africa's most populous country
Open lesson
Jollof rice
A national dish (also a friendly rivalry with Ghana)
Open lesson
Aso Rock
Huge granite hill towering over Abuja
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson — for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🐘
African forest elephant
Smaller than its savannah cousin
Open lesson
- 🦜
African grey parrot
One of the smartest birds — can mimic voices
Open lesson
- 🦁
West African lion
Rare and protected in Kainji National Park
Open lesson
- 🐒
Drill monkey
Lives only in a small part of West Africa
Open lesson
- 🐋
Manatee
A gentle 'sea cow' in coastal rivers
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!English
- Sannu!Hausa
- Bawo!Yoruba
- Kedu!Igbo
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01How many languages do you speak?
- 02What do you do for fun after school?
- 03What's your favourite food?
- 04What music do you love?
- 05What's something amazing about your community?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹNigeria is one of the world's most linguistically diverse countries.
- ℹLagos is famous but the capital is Abuja.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Sport
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson — what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What language do you wish was taught in your school?”
- “What food would you most want to taste from Nigeria?”
Could your class meet Nigeria?
Choose Nigeriawhen you register — we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.