Hi everyone,

This is a revised map of the Nigerian state if all ethnic groups beyond Nigeria's boundaries were added to the republic to form a New Nigerian Nation.

Ethnic groups who's territory has been increased:
Hausa- North & North West (Niger, Benin Republic)
Yoruba- West (Benin Republic, Togo)
Efik/Ibibio- South Eastern (Anglophone Cameroon)
Kanuri- North Eastern (Niger, Cameroon, ??Chad??)

I may have left out some tribes or not properly traced the ethnic borders well, however I think the map is a close approximation of how New Nigeria would look.

In addition, I have added the Niger river for some perspective.

If you look directly below Abuja you will notice a purple mark, this is where I propose the capital of 'New Nigeria' to be located.
A few reasons for this relocation are:
1. Easier access to the Niger river, resulting in increased commerce & industry.
2. Improved transportation links (bridges, railways, waterways).
3. Central administration would still be possible from this location.
4. Incentives to maintain a healthy ecosystem across the Niger.
5. Increased revenue from tourism.
6. High food production/distribution.
7. Urban development.

Domestically, Nigeria would work better if all ethnic groups were united in full, making Nigeria a truly multi ethnic state - as the three main regions would gain more land, devolution of power would have more representation due to increased populations & common goals. The unification of cultural societies would have a positive effect on the ethnic groups who have been separated by border and language.

Internationally, Nigeria would have more legitimacy as its people will be more united with access to more land, human labour, and natural resources. The nation would benefit from increased exports, a boosting of its military capacity and some territorial gain on the western and eastern coast lines. Nigeria would become a new world player like never before, becoming an African powerhouse, possibly even a major world player on international affairs.

DISCLAMER!!!
This post is just a bit of fun and is not to be taken too seriously, all contributions are welcome.

If East and west Germany can reunite after decades of partition then West Africa should restructure to reflect pre colonial realities. Togo and Benin republic should join with Nigerian Yoruba land to form one nation while Hausa should join with south west Niger.