Second half goals from Anthony Okpotu and Peter Moses were all the home-based Super Eagles needed to qualify for the semifinals of the ongoing WAFU Cup of Nations in Ghana.
Eight minutes into the second half Nigeria took the lead when Okpotu showed great strength to hold his marker off to get on the end of a through ball and clinically fired home from six-yards out.
Three minutes later, the Super Eagles doubled their lead courtesy of a thunderous 20-yard strike from Moses, which found the corner of the net.
Ghana tried to find their way back into the match, but only struggled to penetrate the Nigerian defence.
The Black Stars did almost score in the 72nd minute when Emmanuel Lomotey unleashed a powerful long-range free-kick, but his effort was brilliantly saved by the keeper.
With the other Group A game between Mali and Guinea ending 1-1 at the Nduom Sports Stadium, it leaves Ghana top of the standings with six points, followed by Nigeria with five points.
Guinea and Mali were left with two points apiece in third and fourth places respectively.
Moses was named the Man of the Match.
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