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Nigeria @60: The Nigerian Project
April 19, 2022
From the rising of the sun to its going down, From the Olumo Rock to the Niger River, Through the cave in Ogbunike to the peak of the Mambila Plateau, Nigeria is blessed. The storm persists through our toil, Men are sore, should they cave in? But we must row our father’s boat, Cause … Continue reading Nigeria @60: The Nigerian Project
Nigeria at 59: The Significance of Independence Day
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is a nation of approximately 190 million people, 774 local governments, more than 500 languages, 250 ethnic groups, and 36 states. The formation of Nigeria, as we know it today, started in the 1800s, became Nigeria in 1914, and gained independence in 1960. On the 1st October 1960, Nigeria gained independence from British colonial … Continue reading Nigeria at 59: The Significance of Independence Day
