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Map 1960–1963: At the time of independence in 1960, Nigeria was a federal state of three regions: Northern, Western, and Eastern. Additionally, provinces, which were a legacy of colonial and protectorate times, remained extant until they were abolished in 1976. 1963–1967
Federation of Nigeria (from 1 October 1960 to 1 October 1963) [66] [67] First Nigerian Republic (from 1 October 1963 to 15 January 1966) [67] Widely-recognized independent state. UN member state (from 7 October 1960). Commonwealth realm (to 1 October 1963). Nigeria was a federation of three regions (to 27 May 1967) and twelve states (from 27 ...
Pages in category "1960 in Nigeria" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
July 1960 - Adesoji Aderemi became 1st African to be appointed governor in the Commonwealth; October 1, 1960 - Nigerian Independence Day; October 1, 1960 - Tafawa Balewa became prime minister; October 1, 1960 - Sir James Robertson (1899 - 1983) became governor-general. November 16, 1960 - Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996) became governor general
1960s in Rivers State (1 C) / 1960s disestablishments in Nigeria (5 C, 1 P) ... Pages in category "1960s in Nigeria" The following 11 pages are in this category, out ...
From 1960 to 1963, Nigeria was a sovereign state and an independent constitutional monarchy. Nigeria shared the monarch with Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, and certain other sovereign states. The monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the governor-general of Nigeria. Elizabeth II was the only monarch to reign during this ...
The Federation of Nigeria was a predecessor to modern-day Nigeria from 1954 to 1963. It was a British protectorate until its independence on 1 October 1960. British rule of Colonial Nigeria ended in 1960, when the Nigeria Independence Act 1960 [2] made the federation an independent sovereign state.
1960 in Nigeria (5 C, 3 P) 1960 in Niue (1 P) 1960 in North Borneo (1 C) ... 1960 in the United States; W. 1960 in Wales This page was ...