Nigeria is one of the populous black nations located in West Africa.
Today being October 1st 2017, it marks its 57th independence celebration.
Today being October 1st 2017, it marks its 57th independence celebration.
SEE FIVE FACTS ABOUT NIGERIA
THE NAME - NIGERIA
The name "Nigeria" was coined from two words which are "Niger Area" by Lady Lugard "Flora Shaw" journalist and wife of the then Governor of North-South Protectorate "Lord Lugard".
The name "Nigeria" was coined from two words which are "Niger Area" by Lady Lugard "Flora Shaw" journalist and wife of the then Governor of North-South Protectorate "Lord Lugard".
NIGER - AREA = NIGERIA
THE FLAG
The Nigeria Green-White-Green flag designed by a 23 year old student "Akinkunmi".
The Nigeria Green-White-Green flag designed by a 23 year old student "Akinkunmi".
CHANGE FROM RIGHT HAND TO LEFT HAND DRIVE
Nigeria stopped driving from right- hand-drive to adopted the left-hand-drive in April 1972.
Nigeria stopped driving from right- hand-drive to adopted the left-hand-drive in April 1972.
PETROLEUM
Nigeria is the largest oil producing country in Africa and till date remains the giant.
Nigeria is the largest oil producing country in Africa and till date remains the giant.
NAIRA BANK NOTES
The bank notes were first introduced in 1973, January 1st by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
The bank notes were first introduced in 1973, January 1st by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
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