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NigerianWiki is a large Nigerian public composed and edited information database about Nigeria and Nigerians. The site contains great historic events like the treaties signed with king [[Jaja]] of [[Opobo]], authentic accounts on the so called [[Slave trade]], and modern material including [[Currency exchange]], [http://nigerianwiki.com/wiki/America_Nigerian Nigerians in America], where they go, what they do, all dynamic Nigerians like our US [[Neurosurgeon]], Dr [[Oyesiku]], the current head of the world Neurosurgery body. Nigerian tourist attractions like [[ ]], and all other stricking and silent facts related to Nigeria. 
The [http://nigerianwiki.com/index.php?title=Special:Allpages List of pages] shows you all current pages, and the [http://nigerianwiki.com/wiki/Special:Newimages picture gallery] shows you our uploaded pictures. The ''''Random page'''' button on the left gives you a nice entertaining fill.



'''You can search the database about any topic, event, article, name, word, historic document or other item of interest relating to Nigeria'''.


'''You may also include pages and edit those pages''' by simply searching via the search box for the 'name' you wish to create and if it doesn't already exist, then go ahead and create the new page. If it does already exist then you may wish to edit it and or make additions if necessary.


'''Some simple steps:'''

To include a link to a new page in the site, just do this- [[[[use those to surround it]]]] (two on either side) and when you save the page it will be ready for use, when you click on it.

To upload images, first use the file upload on the left menu bar to upload it- [http://nigerianwiki.com/index.php?title=Special:Upload File Upload] and then on your page place the picture by using the image/picture button on top of the edit screen to surround it like this- [[[[Image:Example.jpg]]]], or copy and paste and edit the wordings as you please
in this to resize, move and/or name your image.
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[[Image:Replace-with-your-upload-name.jpg|right|thumb|300px| Replace-with-your-title ]] 

</nowiki></pre>


For more help go to [http://nigerianwiki.com/index.php?title=HOW_TO_EDIT How To edit]


'''Uses'''-

* This is the foremost National Identification site for the unified Nigeria and all Nigerians.
* Nigerians abroad refer their children here to learn about Nigeria
* Students in Nigeria are refered here when studying and learning internet use and participation.
* Researchers worldwide use this site to search for information or even request for it here if not included yet.
* Friends, co-workers and future spouses who need learn about Nigeria can be refered here for complete exposure.
* Tourism promotion to our great Nation.
* Your entertainment
* A site to publicize your great papers, projects and research on Nigeria.


And so much more...
'''Plug in'''. It's yours!