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Yes. It became a country in 1957 when it became the first african nation to declare independance from European colonization.
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Are there any special celebrations in Nigeria?
Nigeria Independence Day
When did Nigeria got her independence?
Nigeria got her independence in October 1 1960.
When is Nigeria Independence Day?
Nigeria independence day is october 1st every year.
Who moved the motion for Nigeria's independence?
The man that moved the Nigeria independence motion in 1953 was chief Anthony Enahoro
Census controversy in Nigeria independence?
It is alleged that leading up to Nigeria's independence, the British skewed the census numbers for the purpose of favoring the northern political elite and their interests. Nigeria declared independence in 1960.
Which africam state got independence from Nigeria 1967?
Zimbabwe got its independence from nigeria. -Rouba Aasar a 7th grader
Who was Nigeria first black leader after independence?
easy: nkrumahNOT so easy -He was Ghana's first President -NOTHING to do with Nigeria ! - Nigeria's first leader after independence was Nnamdi Azikiwe.
Who gave Nigeria its independence?
Britain
Who claimed nigeria's independence?
jesus.
When was nigeria's 2nd independence?
on the 1979
Independence and sovereignty of Nigeria?
Nigeria declared its independence from Great Britain in 1960. It is a republic with its governmental system modeled after that of the United States.
Did Nigeria get independence from the british?
yes, that's why the official langauge in nigeria is English
