2 Best APIs for Free & open source in Nigeria
We've analyzed and compared the top 2 API providers supporting Free & open source for Nigerian developers and businesses. Find the right infrastructure fit for your startup below.
Written by Editorial Staffs as at 5th August, 2026
All APIs with Free & open source
NG-States-API
- Pricing
- Completely free, open source on GitHub
- All 36 states + FCT
- Available
- State codes & capitals
- Available
- Free & open source
- Available
- All 774 LGAs
- Not available
- State mappings
- Not available
NG-LGA-API
- Pricing
- Completely free, open source on GitHub
- All 36 states + FCT
- Not available
- State codes & capitals
- Not available
- Free & open source
- Available
- All 774 LGAs
- Available
- State mappings
- Available
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NG-States-API
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. Nigerian developers building location-based services, form builders, e-commerce platforms, and administrative applications use NG-States-API to populate state dropdown lists and location selectors without paying for geolocation APIs.
NG-LGA-API
NG-LGA-API is a free, open-source REST API providing comprehensive data on all 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria, organized by state. The API returns LGA names, codes, state mappings, and administrative boundaries. Nigerian developers building location-based services, e-commerce platforms, government services, and administrative applications use NG-LGA-API to implement LGA selection, local delivery areas, and hyperlocal service coverage without external geolocation dependencies.