The Niger River is one of Nigeria’s principal rivers, and the Niger-Benue basin is one of the country’s major drainage areas. The Niger River has historically been used to support agriculture, transportation, and, since the 20th century, power generation. The river is navigable much of the year and drains into the Gulf of Guinea.
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