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29 May – Nigeria readopts Nigeria, We Hail Thee, which was the country's national anthem from 1960 to 1978, as its national anthem, replacing Arise, O Compatriots. [20] 30 May – 2024 Aba killings: Eleven people, including five soldiers, are killed in an attack on a military checkpoint by unknown gunmen in Aba, Abia State. [21]
Nigeria, [a] officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, ... Problems with widespread kidnapping in Nigeria continued. [101] On 29 May 2024, ...
Nigeria might then be the 3rd most populous country in the world. In 2100, the population of Nigeria may reach 541 million. [ 31 ] While the overall population is expected to increase, the growth rate is estimated to decrease from 1.2 per cent per year in 2010 to 0.4 per cent per year in 2050. [ 30 ]
2024 2025. See also. Timeline of Nigerian history This page ... List of years in Nigeria. 1 language ...
Nigeria, We Hail Thee is the national anthem of Nigeria. Dating to 1959, the lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams and the music was composed by Frances Benda. It was first used upon independence in 1960, until it was replaced by "Arise, O Compatriots" in 1978. [2] "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was officially readopted on 29 May 2024. [3]
Arise, O Compatriots is a Nigerian patriotic song that was used as the national anthem of Nigeria from 1 October 1978 until 2024, when Nigeria, We Hail Thee was reinstated. On 29 May 2024, "Arise, O Compatriots" was officially relinquished followed by the readoption of the first national anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" used from 1960 until 1978.
Median age by country, CIA World Factbook, 2024 est. This article is a list of countries by median age. Methodology The median age is the index that divides the ...
In Canada, the Province of Manitoba formally recognised Nigerian Independence Day in 2024, celebrating Nigerian contributions to the region's cultural and economic development. [26] Nigeria's Independence Day garners international recognition, with messages from global leaders often acknowledging the country's contributions to democracy and ...