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Federation of Nigeria | ||||
| Federation Commonwealth realm | ||||
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| Motto Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress | ||||
| Anthem Arise, O Compatriots God Save The Queen | ||||
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| Capital | Abuja | |||
| Government | Constitutional monarchy | |||
| Queen of Nigeria | ||||
| - 1960-1963 | Elizabeth II | |||
| Governor-General | ||||
| - 1960 | Sir James Wilson Robertson | |||
| - 1960-1963 | Nnamdi Azikiwe | |||
| Prime Minister | ||||
| - 1960-1963 | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa | |||
| Legislature | Parliament | |||
| History | ||||
| - October 6, 1960 | Independence | |||
| - October 1, 1963 | Republic | |||
| Currency | Nigerian Pound | |||
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The Federation of Nigeria (1960-1963) was a constitutional monarchy in Western Africa. It was also one of the Commonwealth realms.
Queen of Nigeria
- Elizabeth II (₩) (October 6, 1960 - October 1, 1963)
Governor-General
- Sir James Wilson Robertson (₩) (October 6, 1960 - November 16, 1960)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe (₩) (November 16, 1960 - October 1, 1963)
Prime Minister
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (₩) (October 6, 1960 - October 1, 1963)
Nation
Nigerian Polities
Protectorate of Northern Nigeria- Protectorate of Southern Nigeria
- Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria
- British Empire: Federation of Nigeria (1954-1960)
- Federal Republic of Nigeria (From 1963)
- Republic of Biafra
Neighbouring Nations
References
- Country Studies: Nigeria (Library of Congress)
- World Statesmen.org
- Wikipedia