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1 Sir James Robertson (1899–1983) 1 October 1960 16 November 1960 46 days Elizabeth II: No traditional title known. 2 Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996) 16 November 1960 1 October 1963 2 years, 319 days Elizabeth II Dr. Azikiwe was the Oziziani Obi of Onitsha, this being a personal chieftaincy title. He would later receive a hereditary title ...
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. [1]
The regalia today would be kept at the respective capital cities, usually in the palace or palaces of each state. In April 2005, an exhibition was shown at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris , which featured a selection of regalia from 16 states, including Sokoto , Kano , and Borno .
Nigerian traditional rulers (31 C, 156 P, 1 F) K. Kings of Nembe (3 P) M. ... Monarchy of Nigeria; Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II ... Royal regalia in Nigeria; S ...
According to a recent (June 2024) report by Naija News, the parallel market exchange rate of the naira to the U.S. dollar is around ₦1483 per 1 USD, significantly higher than the official Central Bank of Nigeria rate. This disparity highlights underlying economic challenges and market pressures. [69] Rate of the Nigerian naira for US$1 (1994 ...
The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two supporting horses or chargers on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white twists of the torse on the top of the shield represent the colours of the Nigerian Flag. [1] The red flowers at the base are Costus spectabilis, Nigeria's ...
The practice of firing 21 shots in salute was formally adopted by the U.S. in 1875 to match the international salute. Now it's used in ceremonies honoring the national flag, visiting dignitaries ...
Flag of Nigeria: National flag of Nigeria: 1 October 1960 The national flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, a 23-year-old student, following a nationwide competition. [3] The flag was officially adopted on 1 October 1960, the day Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule.