Current Affairs

The Nigerian National Honours are a collection of awards given each year to deserving Nigerians and foreign friends of the country. The ancient chieftaincy system of the country is distinct from and legally defined apart from these honours.

Nigeria has seen five military coups since 1960. Nigeria was ruled by a military administration from 1966 to 1999, with a brief restoration to democracy in 1979 to 1983. The last coup was in 1993, and the Fourth Nigerian Republic, which restored multiparty democracy in 1999, has not attempted another.

Nigeria, also known by its official name, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is located in West Africa. Its location in the Atlantic Ocean provides a buffer zone between the Sahel and the Gulf of Guinea. With approximately 225 million people calling its 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 square miles) home, Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa and the sixth-most populous in the world.

The design of the flag currently used by the Federal Republic of Nigeria was completed in 1959, and it was first flown in an official capacity on October 1, 1960. The flag is divided into three equal vertical bars: green, white, and green. The two green stripes represent abundant natural resources, while the white stripe denotes peace and unity.

Nigeria’s coat of arms features a black shield with a white, wavy pall that represents the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers in the city of Lokoja. The black shield symbolises the rich soil of Nigeria, while the white horses or chargers on either side signify honour. The eagle stands for power, and the green and white spirals at the shield’s peak indicate fertile ground.

An inspiring tune, “National Youth Service Corps Anthem,” is the finest way to describe the song that serves as the official anthem of the programme.

For Nigeria, “Arise, O Compatriots” is the name of the national anthem. This is the country’s second national…

Nigeria, officially known as the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is split into six geopolitical zones. During the presidency of General Sani Abacha, the country was divided into what are essentially state federations for administrative purposes. Throughout Nigeria, the various zones frequently pool their respective economic, political, and educational resources.

On this page, we will report important events that have taken place in Nigeria since the country gained its independence.

In the following paragraphs, we will provide a timeline of significant events that occurred in Nigeria’s history before the country’s declaration of independence.