Nigeria

Colonial History
How and Why Flora Shaw, Lord Lugard’s Wife, Coined the name Nigeria in 1897
The origin of the name ‘Nigeria’ lies in one of Africa’s most popular rivers, the River Niger. It is important…
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Discoveries
Omashi Iyi Cave: Cultural Pride of Anambra State
Omashi Iyi cave is located in Anambra State, Nigeria. The cave, also known as the Shrine of Omashi-Iyi, is a…
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Nigeria Current Affairs
Borders of Nigeria With Their Locations and Lengths
As a Nigerian student, teacher or researcher, it is likely that you have this question or search query in mind:…
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Nigeria Current Affairs
List of Oil Refineries in Nigeria And Other Details
There are currently five oil refineries in Nigeria; of which four plants are owned by the Nigerian Government through the…
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Uncategorized
Traditions of Nigeria: Basic Facts
This is a sponsored post The main oil producer in Africa, Nigeria is the continent’s most economically developed country.…
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Old Photos & Documents

People watching as Fela Kuti feed his donkey, Yakubu, which he named after Yakubu Gowon in the 1970s
Photo showing people watching the legendary Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, at his Kalakuta Republic home in Lagos feeding his…
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Nigeria Current Affairs
States in Nigeria and their Slogans
Here is a list of the 36 states in Nigeria and their slogans STATE – SLOGAN Abia State – God’s…
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Nigeria Current Affairs
List of Senate Presidents in Nigeria- Past And Present
Here is the list of all Senate Presidents in Nigeria, their tenure and the political parties they belong…. Name |…
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History
The National Flag and Coat of Arms of Nigeria
The national flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959, a year before the independence of Nigeria, by Mr Michael Taiwo…
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Social History
Fashion In Early Nigeria
Nigeria guys with swag Back in the late 60s and early 70s, the fashion memories of those days were recalled.…
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Colonial History
History of Nigerian Federalism
Governor Bernard Bourdillion The history of Federalism in Nigeria can be traced to the division of the country into three…
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History
Land Of The Rising Sun: The Biafran National Anthem
The Biafran national anthem, titled “Land Of The Rising Sun”, was written by Nnamdi Azikiwe for the seceded Republic of…
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