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As a British colony, the country became a Federation in 1954 and increasing degreesof internal self government were introduced by the British until the country became fully independent in 1960. There were two military coups in 1966. then in 1967 the Eastern Region seceded setting up the Igbo state of Biafra and civil war broke out in which 1 Million died. the war lasted until 1970 when Biafra surrendered and returned to Nigeria which has remained independent since but with several military coups and continuing ethnic and regional tensions.
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∙ 10y agoBecause the British government granted it.
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∙ 13y agoIt became a nation, not neccesarily independent, when the Northern and Southern protectorates joined in 1914 to form Nigeria.
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∙ 16y agoNigeria was granted full independence in October 1960 under a constitution that provided a Parlimentary Governement.
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∙ 14y agoAfrica is a continent, not a country. It has many countries in it. including: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Egypt, Etheopia, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and so on.
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What conflict broke out after Nigeria gain independence?
There was no large conflict after Nigeria gained independence in 1960. The Nigerian Civil War was their main conflict, however it did not start until 1967
When did Nigeria become independent?
Nigerian Independence Nigeria achieved independence from Great Britain on 1 October 1960 under the leadership of Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, who was in charge of a coalition government. However, there were two military coups in 1966 and then a civil war in 1967.
Goal of US during the Spanish - American War was to?
Gain independence for Cuba.
What were the major signing events of the declaration of independence?
to gain independence
When did Belize get its independence?
Belize gain its independence on September 21'st, 1981...
What conflict broke out after Nigeria gain independence?
There was no large conflict after Nigeria gained independence in 1960. The Nigerian Civil War was their main conflict, however it did not start until 1967
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 were the contributors to Nigeria's gain of independence?
Obafemi Awolowo,Namdi Azikwe,Tafawa Balewa,H.O Davies,Samuel Akinsanya,and a whole lot of them
When did Venezuela gain independence?
Venezuela gain Independence in the 1830
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.
How did the Filipinos react at the end of the Spanish American war?
They were upset that they did not gain independence
Which africam state got independence from Nigeria 1967?
Zimbabwe got its independence from nigeria. -Rouba Aasar a 7th grader
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.
Who gave Nigeria its independence?
Britain
