In the years leading up to and following Nigeria’s declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1960, colonialism, civil war and long-sought sovereignty fueled artistic innovation. Now, for ...

October 1, 1960 is not just a public holiday, here are some of the things you should know about <strong>Nigeria's Independence Day</strong>. Independence Day is a ...

The year 1960 marks a pivotal milestone in the history of Nigeria, considering that it was this same year, the country gained its independence. Tafawa-Balewa Before that, Nigeria was a British ...

From the early days of Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa, Nigeria’s diplomacy was anchored in Afrocentrism, prioritising Africa’s freedom and unity. The nation’s stance on non-alignment during the Cold War ...

The Presidency has dismissed recent remarks by outgoing African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, suggesting that Nigerians are worse off today than they were at independence in ...

Nigeria’s presidential election was billed as the first civilian transfer of power since independence in 1960. That much was achieved with Monday’s declaration that Umaru Yar’Adua will be the ...

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called on Nigerians to recognise and celebrate the country’s progress since independence in 1960, even as he acknowledged the difficulties confronting the nation. In ...