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  2. Flag of Nigeria - Wikipedia

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    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.

  3. Flag of Nigeria | Colors, Meaning & Symbolism | Britannica

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    vertically striped green-white-green national flag. Its width-to-length ratio is 1 to 2. From the late 17th century in what is today Nigeria, the British carried on slave trade with native states and eventually acquired protectorates over many of them.

  4. The Nigeria national flag was designed in 1959 by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi and officially adopted on October 1, 1960, the day Nigeria got independence from the Britain. The flag has a very simple design.

  5. Flag of Nigeria - Flagpedia.net

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    Flag of Nigeria. The Nigerian flag was adopted after gaining independence from Britain in 1960. The flag was chosen in 1959 from more than 200 drafts and the winning "designer" was a student from the city Ibadan Michael Taiwo.

  6. The flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 during a contest and officially adopted on October 1st, 1960. The flag is comprised of three vertical stripes of the same dimensions. The bands at the left and right borders are green while the central one is white.

  7. National Symbols – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria

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    National Flag. The flag of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first officially hoisted on 1 October 1960. The flag has three vertical bands of green, white, green. The two green stripes represent natural wealth, and the white represents peace and unity.

  8. National symbols of Nigeria - Wikipedia

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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]

  9. The Nigerian flag, officially adopted on October 1, 1960, marks Nigeria’s independence from British rule. Before independence, colonial flags, including the Union Jack, were used, not reflecting Nigeria’s indigenous identity.

  10. Pride of Nigeria: The Symbolism of the Nigerian Flag

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    The Nigerian flag holds immense cultural and national significance for the people of Nigeria. It is a source of pride and unity that transcends ethnic, religious, and regional differences, serving as a powerful symbol of Nigeria’s collective identity.

  11. Nigeria Flag Colors, Meaning & History - World Flags 101

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    The Nigerian flag is a bicolor with three equal vertical stripes. The stripes to the left and right are green (Hoist and fly sides), while the central stripe is white.