Across
- 2. State rich in oil and gas
- 5. President before Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
- 8. Major dam in Nigeria
- 13. Major ethnic group in southwestern Nigeria
- 14. State famous for its sacred grove
- 16. Traditional king title
- 17. State named after a river
- 18. Ethnic group mostly in southeastern Nigeria
- 21. Color on the Nigerian flag symbolizing agriculture
- 23. Northern state known for its textile industry
- 25. Color on the Nigerian flag symbolizing peace
- 26. Ethnic group mainly in northern Nigeria
- 28. Popular Nigerian rice dish
Down
- 1. Gained on October 1, 1960
- 3. Form of government practiced in Nigeria
- 4. Nigeria's most populous city
- 6. Spicy skewered meat
- 7. Current president of Nigeria (2025)
- 9. Famous rock in Niger State
- 10. Festival celebrated in Lagos
- 11. Ancient city known for its dye pits
- 12. Coal city in southeastern Nigeria
- 15. Forest linked to insurgent activity
- 19. Northeastern state affected by insurgency
- 20. Kingdom famous for its bronze artworks
- 22. Currency of Nigeria
- 24. Former president of Nigeria
- 27. Capital city of Nigeria
- 29. Rock tourist attraction in Abeokuta