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  1. History and design

    In preparation for the independence of Nigeria from the British Empire, a national planning committee was … See more

    Flag of Nigeria - Wikipedia

    • The flag of Nigeria was designed by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi and was officially adopted to represent Nigeria at midnight on 1 October 1960, the day the country gained independence. The flag was chosen as part of a nationwide open contest held by the government, with Akinkunmi's design being selected as the winner of a field of over three thousand entries. T… See more

    Historical and variant flags

    In the late 17th century, present-day Nigeria was made up of diverse ethnic groups without national flags In 1914, after the amalgamation of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate and Northern Nigeria Protectorate… See more

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  1. Flag of Nigeria | Colors, Meaning & Symbolism

    Learn about the history and design of the Nigerian flag, which consists of two equal green stripes and a white stripe in the middle. Find out what the colors and the star represent and how they reflect the country's diversity and unity.

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  3. Nigeria Flag Unveiled: Colors, Meaning, Coat of Arms ... - Mappr

  4. Flag of Nigeria - Colours, Meaning, History - Edarabia

    The flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 during a contest and officially adopted on October 1st, 1960. The flag is comprised of three vertical stripes of the …

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    • National Flag Of Nigeria - National and State

    • National flag of Nigeria. History of the Nigeria flag. National …

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