im-oree/nigeria-data

Comprehensive Nigerian geographic, linguistic, banking, and business data for freelance and gig economy platforms. Includes all 36 states + FCT with cities, geopolitical zones, Nigerian languages, CBN-coded banks and fintech institutions, industry classifications, and categorized freelance skills. TypeScript-first. Zero dependencies. # naijagig-nigeria-data A comprehensive, zero-dependency TypeScript data library containing structured Nigerian geographic and business reference data, originally built for the NaijaGig freelance marketplace platform. Usable in any Nigerian-focused web or mobile application that needs accurate, structured local data out of the box. --- ## What Is Inside | Export | Count | Description | |---|---|---| | `NIGERIAN_STATES` | 37 | All 36 states plus FCT with cities, codes, capitals, and geopolitical zones | | `NIGERIAN_LANGUAGES` | 29 | Nigerian languages with native names and speaker reach classification | | `NIGERIAN_BANKS` | 38 | Commercial banks, Islamic banks, fintechs, and neobanks with CBN codes | | `INDUSTRIES` | 40 | Industry verticals relevant to Nigerian businesses hiring freelancers | | `SKILLS_BY_CATEGORY` | 16 categories | 300+ specific freelance skills organized by service category | --- ## Use Cases ### Freelance and Gig Platforms - Location pickers scoped to Nigerian states and cities - Skill tagging during freelancer onboarding - Industry selection for client profiles - Bank account verification dropdowns using CBN codes ### Fintech and Payment Apps - Bank selection dropdowns with official CBN bank codes for API calls (Paystack, Flutterwave, Mono, Okra integrations) - Wallet and payout destination selectors including OPay, Kuda, Moniepoint ### E-commerce and Marketplace Apps - Delivery address forms with accurate Nigerian city data - Seller location tagging by state and geopolitical zone - Regional filtering and grouping of listings ### HR and Recruitment Platforms - Candidate location filtering - Skill assessment tagging - Industry classification for job listings ### Real Estate Platforms - Property location selection by state and city - Regional market segmentation (North, South West, South South, etc.) ### Government and NGO Tools - Geopolitical zone reporting - State-level data aggrega …