<P> Approximately 50 % of Nigerians are urban dwellers , with the rate of urbanization being estimated at 4.3 % . Nigeria is home to over 250 ethnic groups , with over 500 languages , and the variety of customs , and traditions among them gives the country great cultural diversity . The three largest ethnic groups are the Hausa / Fulani 29 % of the population ; along with the Yoruba 21 % and Igbo 19 % . The Efik , Ibibio , Annang , and Ijaw constitute other Southeastern populations . The Urhobo - Isoko , Edo and Itsekiri constitute Nigerian 's Midwest with the Urhobo standing out as the majority . </P>
<P> Approximately 50 % of Nigerians are urban dwellers , with the rate of urbanization being estimated at 4.3 % . Nigeria is home to over 250 ethnic groups , with over 500 languages , and the variety of customs , and traditions among them gives the country great cultural diversity . The three largest ethnic groups are the Hausa / Fulani 29 % of the population ; along with the Yoruba 21 % and Igbo 19 % . The Efik , Ibibio , Annang , and Ijaw constitute other Southeastern populations . The Urhobo - Isoko , Edo and Itsekiri constitute Nigerian 's Midwest with the Urhobo standing out as the majority . </P>
which tribe has the highest population in nigeria
which tribe has the highest population in nigeria
the Hausa / Fulani
the Hausa / Fulani