Country areas in Nigeria 2019, by type
main export categories in Nigeria. Agriculture also contributes to the country's GDP and employment.
According to the latest estimations, Nigeria had an agricultural area of 69.3 million hectares and a forest area of roughly 22 million hectares. Agriculture is a key activity for Nigeria's economy after oil. Nevertheless, agricultural activities provide a livelihood for many Nigerians, whereas the wealth generated by oil reached a restricted share of people. In fact, agricultural production ranks among the ten