16 Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About Nigeria

16 INTERESTING FACTSYOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT NIGERIA. Africa's largest economy is home to hundreds of languages and a rich film industry. Yoruba civilization already well established, based on thirteen farming villages centered at llé-lf?. Mega-state at Igbo-Ukwu has complex social structure, produces copious artifacts including bronzes. 800o Beginning of European contact on the Atlantic coast. (1450 1500) The nominally Muslim Hausa Kingdoms were established in Northern Nigeria. The first building in Nigeria was built in Badagry, Lagos State. O(1845 Kano one of the largest city in Africa made 10 million sandal pairs and 5 million hides for export every year. 1851)C Treaty Between Great Britain and Lagos. O(1851 1914 )C Formation of Nigeria under Governor Frederick Lugard The new Nigerian currency was introduced. 1959 October 1, 1960 - Nigeria gained independence from Britain. October 1, 1961- Southern Cameroon ceases to be a part of Nigeria and became a part of Cameroon, following the Un-Organized plebiscite of February 11, 1961. October 1, 1963 - Nigeria became a republic. Cocoa house in the city of Ibadan, Oyo state was once the tallest building in tropical Africa. 1965 )o A brand new car sold for N2000 An air ticket to London was less than N100 P(1975 1976)C 75 Kobos exchanged for one British Pound Sterling and 60 Kobos for one US dollar. A Travel Visa was not required to travel to the United Kingdom. O(Till 1984 EST Travel