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Currency – The Naira and Kobo

  • by ekeretex
  • in Featured · National Identity

Introduced in 1973, the currency currently used in Nigeria is the Naira and Kobo. Prior to this, the country used Pounds as the legal tender. Naira has the sign ” ₦ ” while the kobo is signed ”K” . The Kobo In 1973 the kobo had five denominations namely  1/2k, 1k, […]

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The National Anthem of Nigeria

  • by Ireti Akinbolaji
  • in National Identity

The Nigerian National anthem is patriotic  music that glorifies the country. The lyrics were written by John A. Ilechukwu, Eme Etim, Ekpan B. A., Ogunnaike Ota Omoigui and P. O. Aderibigbe. The lyric was a combination of words and phrases taken from five of the best entries in […]

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The National Pledge

  • by ekeretex
  • in National Identity

I pledge to Nigeria my country To be faithful, loyal and honest To serve Nigeria with all my strength To defend her unity, and uphold her honour and glory So, help me God. The National pledge is an oath of allegiance or a solemn promise to support the […]

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The Nigerian Coat of Arms

  • by Ireti Akinbolaji
  • in Featured · National Identity

The Nigerian coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a black shield that has two white lines that form a ‘Y’ shape and two white horses – one on each side. On top of the shield is a green and white band with an eagle standing […]

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The Nigerian Flag

  • by Ireti Akinbolaji
  • in National Identity

The Nigerian flag is a piece of fabric rectangular in shape with a distinctive design of two unique sea green bands and a white band in the middle. It was designed by Mr Micheal  Taiwo  Akinkunmi in 1956. The flag was adopted officially on the 1st of October 1960. […]

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