Western Africa
Nigeria (NGA)
6 series · 16 pieces · 6 with images
56% of Nigeria pieces in collection (9 / 16)
Series complete 2 · partial 1 · wanted 3 · of 6 series
StatusCurrent state
CapitalAbuja
LanguageEnglish
Currencynaira
First emission1 August 1963
Scouting since1915
AssociationScout Association of Nigeria ↗
The issuing authority
Nigeria issued its first postage stamps in 1914. NIPOST is the postal administration. The capital is Abuja. Current issues are denominated in naira.
Scouting
The national Scout organisation is Scout Association of Nigeria, with origins in 1915. It is the body recognised by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (member since 1961).
