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The national symbols of Nigeria represent the country's identity, heritage, and values, reflecting its cultural diversity and historical journey. These symbols include the national flag , coat of arms, anthem, and pledge, as well as the national flower, animal, currency, and other national emblems. [ 1 ]
British blue ensign with a green six-pointed star described as the Seal of Solomon, surrounding a Tudor Crown with the white word "Nigeria" under it on a red disc. 1959: Akinkunmi's original proposal for the flag of independent Nigeria: 1960–1998: Naval ensign: A white field with a red St. George's Cross, with the national flag in canton. 1963
Orders, decorations, and medals of Nigeria (2 C, 4 P) Pages in category "National symbols of Nigeria" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.
Armiger: Federal Republic of Nigeria: Adopted: 20 May 1960: Crest: An eagle displayed Gules.: Torse: Argent and Vert: Shield: Sable a Pall wavy argent: Supporters: Two horses Argent: Compartment: A grassy field proper, the yellow flowers at the base (incorrectly shown as red in the image) are Costus Spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower.
a vertical bicolor of green and Orange with a White border, a White sun with wheat and the name of The National Gendarmerie. [6] 1999 - Today: Flag of the National Police: a diagonal triband of Orange, White and green with a Orange sun with yellow rays in the center, a goloden border and the name of The National Police. [7]
In preparation for the independence of Nigeria from the British Empire, a national planning committee was established which set a competition to select a national flag in 1958. [1] In 1959, out of almost 3,000 entries, Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi won the competition with an equal green-white-green with a red quarter sun on the white stripe was ...
The national symbols of Nigeria represent the country's identity, heritage, and values, reflecting its cultural diversity and historical journey. These symbols include the national flag, coat of arms, anthem, and pledge, as well as the national flower, animal, currency, etc.
Nigerian National Honours are a set of orders and decorations conferred upon Nigerians and friends of Nigeria every year. They were instituted by the National Honors Act No. 5 of 1964, during the First Nigerian Republic , to honour Nigerians who have rendered service to the benefit of the nation.