Nigeria
Some of the key events about Nigeria
- 1960Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule
- 1963Nigeria became a republic, adopting a new constitution
- 1966Nigeria experienced its first military coup, destabilizing the young democracy
- 1967The Nigerian Civil War began, resulting in millions of deaths and widespread famine
- 1973Nigeria switched from driving on the left to driving on the right side of the road
- 1991The capital of Nigeria was officially moved from Lagos to Abuja
- 1993The annulment of a democratic presidential election led to political crisis and protests
- 1995The execution of environmental activists sparked international outrage and sanctions
- 1999Nigeria transitioned to democratic rule after years of military governance
- 1999The adoption of Sharia law in northern states increased religious tensions
- 2001Nigeria hosted the All Africa Games, showcasing its sporting capabilities
- 2002Religious riots in Kaduna resulted in over 100 deaths
- 2003Nigeria successfully launched its first satellite, NigeriaSat-1
- 2009The Boko Haram insurgency began, leading to thousands of deaths and displacements
- 2012Massive floods affected 30 of Nigeria's 36 states, causing widespread destruction
- 2014Nigeria became Africa's largest economy after rebasing its GDP
- 2014The abduction of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in Chibok gained global attention
- 2015Nigeria conducted its first peaceful transfer of power between civilian governments
- 2020Nigeria was declared free of wild polio by the World Health Organization
- 2020The EndSARS protests against police brutality were met with violent crackdowns
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