Yes! The British officially formed Nigeria into a Colony in 1900 (although they had directly and indirectly controlled parts of Nigeria since the 1880's). Nigeria became independent in 1960, and held close ceremonial ties with the UK until 1963.
No, it's always been independent except when the Nazis invaded it.
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Nigeria is the name of the British colony in West Africa.
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Because it was a British Colony until 1960.
Nigeria belongs to the continent of Africa.
No, Nigeria was a British colony. Niger, on the other hand, was a French colony.
Nigeria is in Africa.
Nigeria was a colony of the United Kingdom from 1885 until 1960
Nigeria is in Africa, yes. The country is in western Africa. The countries near Nigeria are: Ghana, Niger,Cammeroon
It was called the Colonial Nigeria.
The British established the colony and procterate of Nigeria in 1901 not 1914
No. Nigeria is in Africa.