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The National Flag of Nigeria was officially adopted on October 1, 1960, coinciding with Nigeria’s independence from British colonial rule. This significant date marked a new chapter in the nation’s history, with the flag symbolizing the birth of a sovereign Nigeria. It was JajaWachuku that received Nigeria’s Instrument of Independence, also known as Freedom Charter, on Independence Day. He received it from Princess Alexandra of Kent, the Queen’s representative at the Nigerian independence ceremonies. Before gaining independence in 1960, Nigeria was a British colony and used the British Blue Ensign flag. It featured a green six-pointed star, which was described as the Seal of Solomon, surrounding a Tudor Crown. Roman exploration of Nigeria Between 50 AD and 90 AD, Roman explorers undertook three expeditions to the area of present-day Nigeria. The reports of these expeditions confirm, among other things, the geologically already established extent of Lake Chad at that time and thus its drastic shrinkage in the past 2,000 years. The flag of Nigeria between 1914 and 1960 was a British Blue Ensign with a green six-pointed star described as the Seal of Solomon, [1] surrounding a Tudor Crown (changed to St Edward's Crown in 1953) [2] with the white word "Nigeria" under it on a red disc. Within the flag and to the right, a six-pointed star (called the ‘ Seal of Solomon ’) was positioned in the center of a red disk. Within that star, a royal Tudor crown and the name ‘Nigeria’ was inscribed. The tudor crown was later changed to a Saint Edward’s crown in 1953. The journey to October 1, 1960 Before his death on October 9, 2013, former Governor of Plateau State, Chief Solomon Lar, recalled with nostalgia, how Nigeria celebrated independence on October 1, 1960 and events that heralded the day. Unified Colony (1914): Nigeria becomes a unified British colony, and the British Blue Ensign returns as the sole flag. Independence (1960): Nigeria gains independence and adopts its Description and Usage of the Colonial Flags and Badge. The badge of this protectorate has a red field, upon which are imposed two interlocked triangles in the form of a six-pointed star. In the center is the crown of the British Empire. Unified Colony (1914): Nigeria becomes a unified British colony, and the British Blue Ensign returns as the sole flag. Independence (1960): Nigeria gained independence and adopts its current green-white-green tricolour flag, designed by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi. The national flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959, a year before the independence of Nigeria, by Mr Michael Taiwo Akinkumi, as at then he was still a student in London. Several designs were presented, almost 3000, but the one designed by Mr. Taiwo Akinkumi was chosen. The Nigerian flag was designed in 1959 by Mr. Michael Taiwo Akinkumi, a Nigerian student in London. While the central white stripe on the flag symbolises the River Niger bisecting the countryside and also the nation's passion for peace and unity, the two green stripes on either side of the white one represent Nigeria's evergreen vegetation and agriculture. Discover the history of Nigeria's flag before independence, featuring the British Blue Ensign with Seal of Solomon. Learn about the colonial emblem's significance. The flag of Nigeria was designed by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi and was officially adopted to represent Nigeria at midnight on 1 October 1960, the day the country gained independence. Have you ever wondered how Nigeria got its name? It unravels a stunning narrative that not only touches the history and the cultural fabric of the country but also captures what makes it such a vibrant a nation with diverse tapestry. With us, the journey explored the genesis and importance of Nigeria’s name, a mission that goes beyond mere linguistics by probing deep into the historical History of the Nigerian Flag The first ever flag used by Nigeria was the Union Jack. This was the official flag of the United Kingdom and because Nigeria was a British colony, the flag became the default flag of this colony. The Union Flag is also a ceremonial flag in some Commonwealth countries. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. Before now, the flag of the president of Nigeria used to look very different from what it is now. It had a red field in proportion 1:2, with a large green shield, fimbriated white, in the centre. Before now, the flag of the president of Nigeria used to look very different from what it is now. It had a red field in proportion 1:2, with a large green shield, fimbriated white, in the centre.
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