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Major river in West Africa
The Niger River (/ˈnaɪdʒər/ NY-jər; French: (le) fleuve Niger [(lə) flœv niʒɛʁ]) is the main river of West Africa, extending about 4,180 kilometres (2
Niger_River
Landlocked country in West Africa
in the southwest corner along the namesake Niger River. Following the spread of Islam to the region, Niger was on the fringes of some states, including
Niger
Delta of the river Niger
The Niger Delta is the delta of the Niger River sitting directly on the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean in Nigeria. It is located within nine coastal
Niger_Delta
Bridge in Asaba
The River Niger Bridge or Onitsha Bridge is a bridge that connects the southeastern and southwestern regions of Nigeria across the Niger River. The bridge
River_Niger_Bridge
State of Nigeria
state. The Kainji Lake as well as the Niger and Kaduna rivers are the state's major water bodies, with the River Niger flowing through from Kainji Lake through
Niger_State
Large language family of Sub-Saharan Africa
Niger–Congo is a proposed family of African languages spoken over the majority of sub-Saharan Africa. It unites the Mande languages, the Atlantic–Congo
Niger–Congo_languages
Inland delta of the Niger River
The Inner Niger Delta, also known as the Macina or Masina, is the inland river delta of the Niger River. It is an area of fluvial wetlands, lakes and
Inner_Niger_Delta
Reconstructed language
subgroup of the Volta-Niger languages. It was likely spoken in what is now Nigeria and the confluence of the Niger River and Benue River. The ancestors of
Proto-Yoruboid_language
1891–1900 UK possession in Western Africa
The Niger Coast Protectorate was a British protectorate in the Oil Rivers area of present-day Nigeria, originally established as the Oil Rivers Protectorate
Niger_Coast_Protectorate
1972 play by Joseph A. Walker
The River Niger is a play by Joseph A. Walker, first performed by New York City's Negro Ensemble Company off-Broadway in 1972. The production made its
The_River_Niger
Capital and the largest city of Niger
largest city of Niger. It is in the western part of the country, surrounded by the Tillabéri Region. Niamey lies on the Niger River, primarily situated
Niamey
Capital and largest city of Mali
population of 4,227,569. It is located on the Niger River, near the rapids that divide the upper and middle Niger valleys in the southwestern part of the country
Bamako
Ancient Roman expeditions into Africa
border with southern Algeria and Niger. However, it is possible that a few of his legionaries reached as far as the Niger River and went south to the equatorial
Romans_in_sub-Saharan_Africa
Lake in Mali
of the Niger River to which it is connected by a system of smaller lakes and channels. In years when the height of the annual flood of the river is sufficient
Lake_Faguibine
Petroleum extraction in the Niger Delta has led to many environmental issues. The delta covers 20,000 km2 (7,700 sq mi) within wetlands, formed primarily
Environmental issues in the Niger Delta
Environmental_issues_in_the_Niger_Delta
Scottish naturalist and explorer of the African continent (1771–1806)
Scottish explorer of West Africa. After an exploration of the upper Niger River around 1796, he wrote a popular and influential travel book titled Travels
Mungo_Park_(explorer)
Overview of and topical guide to Niger
of and topical guide to Niger: Niger – landlocked sovereign country located in West Africa. It was named for the Niger River. It borders Nigeria and Benin
Outline_of_Niger
British mercantile company (1879–1900)
The Royal Niger Company was a mercantile company chartered by the British government in the nineteenth century. It was formed in 1879 as the United African
Royal_Niger_Company
Golitzen (2005). The Niger River Basin - A Vision for Sustainable Management. World Bank. ISBN 9780821362037. Eric, Tilman. "Niger". www.riversnetwork
List_of_rivers_by_discharge
River in Estrie, Quebec (Canada)
The Niger River is a tributary of the Tomifobia River. The Niger River flows successively in the municipalities of Coaticook, Barnston-Ouest, Stanstead-Est
Niger River (Tomifobia River tributary)
Niger_River_(Tomifobia_River_tributary)
River of Nigeria
The Anambra River (Igbo: Ọmambala Listen) flows 210 kilometres (130 mi) into the Niger River and is found in Anambra, Nigeria. The river is the most important
Anambra_River
Ongoing military conflict
conflict in the Niger Delta first arose in the early 1990s over tensions between foreign oil corporations and a number of the Niger Delta's minority
Conflict_in_the_Niger_Delta
Niger has a developing economy considered low-income. It was $22.97 billion US dollars in 2025, according to official data from the IMF. The economy is
Economy_of_Niger
list of rivers in Niger. This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Niger River Sokoto
List_of_rivers_of_Niger
Topics referred to by the same term
up Niger, niger, or Níger in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Niger is a landlocked country in Western Africa. Niger may also refer to: Niger River, a
Niger_(disambiguation)
River in West Africa
Senegal River. Early Arab geographers believed the upper Senegal River and the upper Niger River were connected to each other, and formed a single river flowing
Senegal_River
Country in West Africa
of Niger takes its name from the same river. The origin of the name Niger, which originally applied to only the middle reaches of the Niger River, is
Nigeria
Urban commune and town in Gao Region, Mali
in Mali and the capital of the Gao Region. The city is located on the River Niger, 320 km (200 mi) east-southeast of Timbuktu on the left bank at the junction
Gao
Ecoregion in Nigeria
The Cross–Niger transition forests is a tropical moist broadleaf forest ecoregion of southeastern Nigeria, located between the Niger River on the west
Cross–Niger transition forests
Cross–Niger_transition_forests
Species of fish
Chiloglanis niger is a species of upside-down catfish endemic to Cameroon, where it occurs in the Niger River basin at Bamenda. This species grows to
Chiloglanis_niger
Bibcode:2023RemS...15.4984A. doi:10.3390/rs15204984. Water Accounting in the Niger River Basin. 2020. doi:10.4060/cb1274en. ISBN 978-92-5-133378-5. S2CID 242320135
List of river systems by length
List_of_river_systems_by_length
Nigerian bridge across Niger river
It is the last bridge over the Niger River before it branches into its delta arms. The Niger is the third longest river in Africa after the Nile and the
Second_Niger_bridge
Igbo(Anioma) kingdom in pre-colonial Nigeria
was founded by Obi Essumei Ukwu. Due to being situated along the lower Niger River, Aboh served as a center in political and commercial matters between
Kingdom_of_Aboh
1976 film by Krishna Shah
The River Niger is a 1976 film adaptation of the 1972 Joseph A. Walker play of the same title. The film was directed by Krishna Shah, and starred James
The_River_Niger_(film)
Mythical chain of mountains
once thought to begin in West Africa near the highland source of the Niger River close to Tembakounda in Guinea, then continue east to the equally legendary
Mountains_of_Kong
Tributary of the Niger River in Cameroon and Nigeria
Benue River (French: la Bénoué), previously known as the Chadda River or Tchadda, is the major tributary of the Niger River and also is the second-longest
Benue_River
Capital city of Delta State, Nigeria
rapidly growing urban area, it is located on the western bank of the Niger River and serves as the seat of the Oshimili South Local Government Area and
Asaba
River in Benin/Nigeria
The Oli River is a river of Nigeria and Benin, tributary of the Niger River. "River Oli (Oli River) Map, Weather and Photos - Nigeria: stream - Lat:9.76667
Oli_River
Nigerian government agencies for river management
Niger River starting in the North from the river's confluence with Malendo River and down to Niger River's confluence with Ubo River. Ogun Osun River
River Basin Authorities in Nigeria
River_Basin_Authorities_in_Nigeria
International border
cutting across the Niger River, with a series of straight lines proceeding eastwards to a point just north of the Mata Lekya well in Niger. The boundary then
Mali–Niger_border
International border
east. The Benin–Niger border starts in the north-west at the tripoint with Burkina Faso in the Mékrou River, then follows this river in a north-eastwards
Benin–Niger_border
Cultural region in Nigeria
the Niger-Delta region which is owned by the Middle-Belt, formerly known as Bendel, from the Old Kalabar river to the banks of the Kwora, Niger River, and
Igboland
International border
the east. The border starts in the west at Beninese tripoint in the Niger River, then proceeds overland in a northwards direction, before turning eastwards
Niger–Nigeria_border
trans-Saharan trade routes connected the rich gold-producing regions around the Niger River with North Africa and the Mediterranean. This connection allowed West
Pre-colonial trade routes in Africa
Pre-colonial_trade_routes_in_Africa
Bilateral relations
Niger–Nigeria relations refer to the current and historical relationship between Niger and Nigeria, two neighbouring countries in West Africa. Relations
Niger–Nigeria_relations
The wildlife of Niger is composed of its flora and fauna. The protected areas in the country total about 8.5 million hectares (21 million acres), which
Wildlife_of_Niger
Village in Gao Region, Mali
Labbézanga) is a village in the Gao region of Mali located on the Niger River, bordering Niger. The Malian Armed Forces operate a border post at Labbezanga
Labbezanga
People of Nigeria
people with ancestry from there. The name Nigeria was derived from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late
Nigerians
River in Nigeria
The Kaduna River is a tributary of the Niger River which flows for 550 kilometres (340 mi) through Nigeria. It got its name from the crocodiles that lived
Kaduna_River
Nigerian order of merit
The Order of the Niger (OON) is the second highest national award in Nigeria. It was instituted in 1963 and is junior to the Order of the Federal Republic
Order_of_the_Niger
the country has Sahara Desert in the north, the Niger River Basin at its center and the Senegal River on the south. The vegetation zones are the Saharan
Wildlife_of_Mali
Intergovernmental organization in West Africa
co-operation in managing and developing the resources of the basin of the Niger River. The group is referred to by both the French and English initialisms
Niger_Basin_Authority
Ethnic groups who speak the Mande languages
Sahel and Savanna. The Mandé people conducted increased trade along the Niger River or overland, and achieved military conquest with the expansion of the
Mandé_peoples
Niger River. They are listed by nation, at the point they converge into the Niger. Alibori River Sirba River Tinkisso River Milo River Niandan River Sankarani
List of tributaries of the Niger
List_of_tributaries_of_the_Niger
1967–1970 partially recognised state in Africa
Cameroon. Three major rivers flow from Biafra into the Gulf of Guinea, namely the Imo River, the Cross River and the Niger River. The territory of the
Biafra
Empire in West Africa from c. 200s to c. 1200s
agro-pastoralist chiefdoms that were spread over the western-most portion of the Niger River basin for over a millennium roughly spanning 1300 BCE – 300 BCE. Munsun
Ghana_Empire
River in Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger
The Mékrou River is a river of Benin, Burkina Faso, and Niger. It flows through the W National Park. A tributary of the Niger River, it begins in Benin
Mékrou_River
Ancient civilization of Nigeria
dugout canoes to transport cargo, along tributaries (e.g., Gurara River) of the Niger River, and exchanged them in a regional trade network. The Nok terracotta
Nok_culture
Railway connecting Dakar, Senegal and Koulikoro, Mali
The Dakar–Niger Railway (French: Chemin de fer Dakar-Niger) connects Dakar, Senegal to Koulikoro, Mali. The name refers to the Niger River, not the Republic
Dakar–Niger_Railway
2008 studio album by Martha Wainwright
"The George Song" Wainwright Terefe Mike Hedges Ger McDonnell 3:35 10. "Niger River" Wainwright Albetta 3:52 11. "Jimi" Wainwright Johansson 5:24 12. "See
I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too
I_Know_You're_Married_But_I've_Got_Feelings_Too
Trade between sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa
desert, the Sahara separated itself from the Mediterranean economy of the Niger River Basin. As Fernand Braudel points out, crossing such a zone, especially
Trans-Saharan_trade
Ancient Songhai archaeological site
Kukiya is an archaeological site and ancient city on the banks of the Niger River in present-day Mali. It was an early capital of the Songhai people, preceding
Kukiya,_Mali
Desert on the African continent
bounded by the Sahel, a belt of semi-arid tropical savanna around the Niger River valley and the Sudan region of sub-Saharan Africa. The Sahara can be
Sahara
Commune and town in Segou, Mali
edge of the Inner Niger Delta, about 65 km from the main channel of the Niger River. Niono is an important town of the Office du Niger irrigation scheme
Niono
Place
federation in northern Nigeria. It was the farthest navigable point on the Niger River from the coast, just above the rapids. The town site is now covered by
Bussa,_Nigeria
Songhay language
000 people along the Niger River from the town of Gourma-Rharous, east of Timbuktu, through Bourem, Gao and Ansongo to the Mali–Niger border. The expression
Koyraboro_Senni
Country in West Africa
majority of inhabitants live, is in the Sudanian savanna and has the Niger and Senegal rivers running through it. The economy centres on agriculture and mining
Mali
(sometimes spelled Illushi) is a riverine community located along the Niger River in Edo State, Nigeria. It lies in the Esan South-East Local Government
Ilushi
Ethnic group in Nigeria
native to the region immediately south of the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers in central Nigeria. The area inhabited primarily by the Igala is
Igala_people
City in Tombouctou Region, Mali
ancient city in Mali, situated 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of the Niger River. It is the capital of the Tombouctou Region, one of the 19 administrative
Timbuktu
Place in Tillabéri Region, Niger
Say (Saayi) is a town in southwest Niger, situated on the Niger River. It is the capital of the Say Department in the Tillabéri Region. Say was a small
Say,_Niger
Ecoregion in Nigeria
Nigeria. It consists of freshwater swamp forests in the Niger Delta of the Niger River. This swamp forest is the second largest in Africa after the Congolian
Niger_Delta_swamp_forests
British colony and protectorate (1914–1960)
annexed Lagos in 1861 and established the Oil River Protectorate in 1884. British influence in the Niger area increased gradually in the course of the
Colonial_Nigeria
2016 flooding of the Niger River
flooding of various rivers throughout Niger, particularly the Niger River, where the floods caused material damage and loss of life in Niger and other countries
2016_Niger_flood
the first serious expedition into the region's interior, tracing the Niger River as far as Timbuktu. French armies followed not long after. In the Scramble
History_of_West_Africa
Region of West Africa
Genni and Ghinea), the great interior commercial city on the Upper Niger River. Djenné dominated the gold and salt trade across West Africa, from the
Guinea_(region)
British club dedicated to the exploration of West Africa
Africa, with the mission of discovering the origin and course of the Niger River and the location of Timbuktu, the "lost city" of gold. The formation
African_Association
Place in Edo, Nigeria
Agenebode is a historical water-side town located by the banks of the Niger River in Edo State, South South part of Nigeria. It is the headquarters of
Agenebode
Neighborhood of Bamako, Mali
635700; -7.974239 Cité Niger, also called "Cité du Niger" is a Bamako neighborhood, and an island in the Niger River. The Cité du Niger is located in the Commune
Cité_Niger
Biggest market in Anambra State and West Africa
Nigeria. The town is located on the east bank of the Niger River that joined the Anambra River. The building that made up the main market Onitsha which
Main_Market,_Onitsha
River in Delta State, Nigeria
in Ndokwa East Local Government Area and joins the River Niger. The Ase River is located in the Niger Delta region. The area features evergreen rainforest
Ase_River
Commune in Dosso, Niger
the Dosso Region of Niger. The city is situated 254 km southeast of the capital, Niamey, is located on the banks of the Niger River, and is near the borders
Gaya,_Niger
Nigerian federal government agency
oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria. In September 2008, President Umaru Yar'Adua announced the formation of a Niger Delta Ministry, with the Niger Delta
Niger Delta Development Commission
Niger_Delta_Development_Commission
Rulers of the Gao Empire
rulers of the Gao Empire based in the towns of Kukiya and Gao on the Niger River in what is today modern Mali; and rulers of the Songhai Empire through
Za_dynasty
Nigerian military operation
when 3,000 Biafran soldiers led by General Victor Banjo crossed the River Niger Bridge into Asaba. Upon reaching Agbor, the Biafrans split up. With the
Midwest_Invasion_of_1967
State of Nigeria
133 km and across the Niger River for 81 km to the northeast, Anambra State to the east for about four km across the Niger River, Delta State to the southeast
Edo_State
Empire in West Africa from c. 1464 to 1591
Sorko people, who established small settlements on the banks of the Niger River. The Sorko fashioned boats and canoes from the wood of the cailcedrat
Songhai_Empire
Orisha in the Yorùbá religion
suffering from a lifetime of barrenness. She is the patroness of the Niger River (known to the Yorùbá as the Odò-Ọya). In the Yoruba religion, Ọya was
Ọya
022 m (6,634 ft) Lowest point: Niger River at Nigeria border, Dosso Region: 200 m (656 ft) Topography of Niger Niger is a party to the following agreements:
Geography_of_Niger
River in Nigeria
Orashi River (also Urashi or Ulasi), is a river of the lower Niger River basin, and a tributary of Oguta Lake, southeastern Nigeria. Urashi takes off
Orashi_River
City in Anambra State, Nigeria
Ọ̀nị̀chà Mmílí or simply Ọ̀nị̀chà) is a city on the eastern bank of the Niger River, in Anambra State, Nigeria. Onitsha along with various cities and towns
Onitsha
Adamawa Plateau, Mambilla Plateau, Jos Plateau, Obudu Plateau, Niger River, Benue River, and Niger Delta. Nigeria is in the tropics, where the climate is very
Geography_of_Nigeria
West African ethnic group
on to span a large part of West Africa. They migrated west from the Niger River in search of better agricultural lands and more opportunities for conquest
Mandinka_people
French colony in West Africa (1880–1960)
fort and survey the land for a railroad from Dakar in Senegal to the Niger River. This was followed with the establishment of a number of French forts
French_Sudan
Desert in Niger
This area extensively watered by small waterways that empty into the Niger River makes it less barren than the rest of the vast desert area. The name
Talak,_Niger
Commune and town in Tombouctou Region, Mali
Diré is a town and commune on the left bank of the Niger River in the Tombouctou Region of Mali. In the 2009 census the population of the commune was
Diré
High-rise building in Bamako, Mali
the West African nation. It sits on the north ("right→") bank of the Niger River in the center of the City of Bamako. Classified as Neo-Sudanic architecture
BCEAO_Tower_(Bamako)
1900–1960 French possession in West Africa
Colony of Niger (French: Colonie du Niger) was a French colonial possession covering much of the territory of the modern West African state of Niger, as well
Colony_of_Niger
irrigation scheme in the Ségou Region of the country. Water from the Niger River is diverted into a system of canals at the Markala dam 35 kilometres
Office_du_Niger
River in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
The Nun River, also known as Rio Nun, is a river in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The river is formed when the Niger River splits into two at Toru-Abubou, near
Nun_River
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