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Imo State

Capital: Owerri

5.4M
Population
5,530 km²
Land Area
Owerri
Capital
Oil & Gas, Agriculture
Major Sector

About Imo State

Imo is one of the 36 states in Nigeria, known for oil & gas, agriculture. With a population of approximately 5.4M, the state plays a significant role in Nigeria's oil & gas, agriculture sector and continues to witness rapid development in infrastructure and education.

Latest News from Imo

Supreme Court Lifts Asset Freezes on Nestoil and Neconde in $1.1bn Debt Dispute

Nigeria’s apex court overturns Court of Appeal orders against oil firms Supreme Court of Nigeria decision affects Nestoil and Ne...

03 Jun 2026

INEC Probes Alleged Leak of Emeka Ike’s Voter Data Shared by Wike Aide Amid Privacy Concerns

Nigeria’s electoral commission investigates unauthorized access to voter portal after screenshots allegedly shared by Lere Olayi...

02 Jun 2026

Fulani Militants Top Nigeria’s Religious Violence Toll, USCIRF Warns in New Report

A May 2026 report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) says Fulani militant groups are now ...

30 May 2026