NG-States-API

Government · Nigeria Open Data

NG-States-API is a free, open-source REST API providing a comprehensive list of all 36 Nigerian states plus the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The API returns Nigerian state data including state names, state codes, capitals, and geographic information.

free

None

Unlimited (self-hosted or GitHub raw content)

✗ Not Available

Best For

Nigerian developers needing a free, static list of states/FCT for dropdowns

Pricing

Open source project on GitHub. Perfect for Nigerian developers needing state data. Can be self-hosted or consumed directly from GitHub raw content URLs. No rate limits or authentication. Ideal for Nigerian forms, e-commerce checkouts, and location-based apps.

Key Highlights

  • All 36 Nigerian states plus FCT
  • State codes, capitals, and metadata
  • JSON API endpoints
  • Completely free and open source
  • No authentication required

Required Access Documents

  • NoneOptional
    Free, open-source project — no signup or key required for basic use.

Use Cases

  • Form Dropdowns:Populate a state selector in a Nigerian signup or checkout form.
  • Location Selectors:Power address/location pickers without a paid geolocation API.

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