Nigeria's Favourite Food

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Nigeria's Favourite Foods

The diverse ethnic groups found in Nigeria means the West African nation has a rich and diverse culinary tradition. While there are different favourites depending on where you are in the country, there are some ingredients and staples that cross state borders.

The diverse ethnic groups found in Nigeria means the West African nation has a rich and varied culinary tradition. While there are different favourites depending on where you are in the country, there are some ingredients and staples that cross state borders.
It’s impossible to include every dish in a round-up of Nigeria's favourite foods, so we picked nine of the dishes most Nigerians mention when asked about local fare. These dishes are eaten in most of the 36 states, as well as in all across the world where the diaspora has settled.