The flag of Nigeria is an equal vertical green-white-green triband.
Symbolism[]
- White: Peace, Unity and the Niger River.
- Green: Nigeria agriculture and forests.[4]
History[]
Nigerian flags were designed for the different regions of the country until 1960, after Nigeria gained it independence.
Royal Niger Company (1887-1888)
Royal Niger Company (1888-1889)
British West Africa Settlements (1870-1888)
Lagos Colony (1888-1906)
Oil Rivers Protectorate (1884–1893)
Niger Coast Protectorate (1893–1899)
Northern Nigeria Protectorate (1900–1914)
South Nigeria Protectorate (1900–1914)
Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria (1914–1952)
Current flag of Nigeria (1960-Present Day)
References[]
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