Benue River
The Benue River is a major tributary of the Niger River, flowing west from Cameroon through Nigeria to its confluence with the Niger at Lokoja.
Niger River: The Niger River is a major West African river that flows through Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria to the Gulf of Guinea. The Benue joins it at Lokoja, forming the Niger's largest tributary system.
Inland waterway: An inland waterway is a navigable river, lake, or canal used for transport within a landmass. The Benue serves as a transport corridor, though navigation varies with water levels.
Adamawa Region: Adamawa is a historical and geographic region spanning parts of northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. The Benue rises in the region's highlands before crossing into Nigeria.
Garoua: Garoua is a city in northern Cameroon on the Benue River. It is one of the principal settlements along the river's upper course.
Benue River basin: The Benue River basin is the drainage area whose streams and rivers flow into the Benue and its tributaries. Its water, settlements, and land use extend beyond the main river channel.
Lokoja: Lokoja is a city in central Nigeria at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers. The Benue ends its independent course where it meets the Niger here.
Makurdi: Makurdi is the capital of Benue State in central Nigeria, located on the Benue River. The river passes through this major urban and administrative center.
Cameroon: Cameroon is a country in Central Africa bordering Nigeria to the west. The Benue's source and upper course lie in Cameroon.
Ibi: Ibi is a town in Taraba State, Nigeria, on the Benue River. Its position on the river made it a notable point on historic inland routes.
2012 Nigeria floods: The 2012 Nigeria floods were widespread floods that affected large areas of the country during an unusually intense rainy season. Flooding in the Benue basin formed part of this national disaster.