What is Independence Day (Nigeria)?
'''Independence Day''' is a special day on 1 October every year. On that day, the government and people of [[Nigeria]] celebrate the country's independence from Britain in 1960. From 1901 to 1960, the [[United Kingdom]] ruled Nigeria. By 1960 the people wanted independence, and Britain finally let them have it. ==References== {{reflist}} {{history-stub}} [[Category:1960 establishments in Africa]] [[Category:Nigeria]] [[Category:Independence days|Nigeria]] [[Category:October observances]]