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∙ 14y agoNigeria gained independence from the UK as part of the general decolonisation process.
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∙ 10y agoNigeria became independent after a series of discussions with the British government.
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∙ 12y agoa rise in Indian nationalism... Gandhi did nonviolent crimes such as fasting and burning passes.
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Who are those that ruled Nigeria before independence?
Great Britain colonized and controlled Nigeria before its independence in 1960. Other European countries also used Nigeria for slave trade, such as the Netherlands and Portugal.
When did colonialism come to an end in Nigeria?
Nigeria gained its independence from Britain on October 1, 1960.
What is the differences and the similarities between the process of independence for Nigeria and for south Africa?
Since independence, South Africa is second only to Nigeria in the size of its economy. Both of those countries are considered modern industrial nations. However, South Africa's crime rate is one of the highest in the world, and discriminatory practices against the White and Colored minorities has been widely criticized. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the other hand, has been hurt by tribal wars, and government corruption since its independence. In addition, social issues such as the hereditary enslavement of the pygmy people has caused it to rank far below the modern development of both South Africa and Nigeria.
Which country in Africa has the largest population?
The largest country in Africa by population is Nigeria with a population of 135,031,164
What country did Canada achieve independence from?
Canada achieved independence from Great Britain with the passing of the British North America Act on the 1st July 1867. Canada remained a member of the the British Commonwealth.
Are there any special celebrations in Nigeria?
Nigeria Independence Day
When did Nigeria got her independence?
Nigeria got her independence in October 1 1960.
When is Nigeria Independence Day?
Nigeria independence day is october 1st every year.
Who moved the motion for Nigeria's independence?
The man that moved the Nigeria independence motion in 1953 was chief Anthony Enahoro
Census controversy in Nigeria independence?
It is alleged that leading up to Nigeria's independence, the British skewed the census numbers for the purpose of favoring the northern political elite and their interests. Nigeria declared independence in 1960.
Which africam state got independence from Nigeria 1967?
Zimbabwe got its independence from nigeria. -Rouba Aasar a 7th grader
Who gave Nigeria its independence?
Britain
Who claimed nigeria's independence?
jesus.
When was nigeria's 2nd independence?
on the 1979
Who was Nigeria first black leader after independence?
easy: nkrumahNOT so easy -He was Ghana's first President -NOTHING to do with Nigeria ! - Nigeria's first leader after independence was Nnamdi Azikiwe.
Independence and sovereignty of Nigeria?
Nigeria declared its independence from Great Britain in 1960. It is a republic with its governmental system modeled after that of the United States.
Did Nigeria get independence from the british?
yes, that's why the official langauge in nigeria is English
