Travel & History

The Nigeria Coat Of Arms Designer, Symbols and their Meanings

The designer of the Nigeria Coat of Arm is not known but the symbols on it and their meanings are. The black shield represents the country’s fertile soil, the wavy white “Y” shape represents the nation's two main inland rivers, the two white horses stand  for the country's dignity, and the red eagle symbolizes Nigeria's strength. Additionally. the green and white wreath...

25 Amazing Facts About Ladi Kwali: The Woman On N20 Note

Ladi Kwali OON, MBE (1925– 1984, Aged: 58–59) was a Nigerian potter, ceramicist, and educator best remembered as the pioneer of modern pottery in Nigeria. The twenty naira note is one of the most used naira denominations in Nigeria, mostly by the low class. Although its value is worth petty things such as sachet water, chewing gum, and pencil among...

11 Rare Inside Photos and Videos Of Aso Rock Presidential Villa

The Nigerian Presidential Complex houses are known as the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. Its structures include the Office and Residence of the President, Offices of the Vice President and Wife of the President, the State House Conference Center, State House Annexe and the Akinola Aguda House. In 1976, the Military Government of Murtala Mohammed decided to relocate the nation's Federal...

How Many International Airports Do We Have In Nigeria?

Currently, Nigeria has 13 international airports, of which only 5 are fully functional. The country has over 32 airports, out of which 26 are run and operated by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria. Before the transition to the current democratic governance of Nigeria, the country was in dire need of international airports. The government saw the need to transform...

The 10 Most Beautiful States in Nigeria

Nigeria is made up of thirty-six (36) states and a Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. All of these states have in different ways contributed to the economic growth, manpower, and beauty of the country. Although this beauty comes in different aspects and each state is beautiful in its own right, the question of what is the most beautiful state...

Who Designed the Nigerian Flag and What is Meaning of the Colors

The Nigerian flag was designed in 1959 by Mr. Michael Taiwo Akinkumi, a Nigerian student in London. While the central white stripe on the flag symbolises the River Niger bisecting the countryside and also the nation's passion for peace and unity, the two green stripes on either side of the white one represent Nigeria's evergreen vegetation and agriculture. The Nigerian...

Nigerian Civil War: Causes, Effects and Other Facts You Should Know

The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, July 6, 1967 – January 13, 1970, was an ethnic and political conflict fought between the federal government of Nigeria and the Republic of Biafra, caused by the attempted secession of the southeastern provinces of Nigeria as the self-proclaimed Republic of Biafra. The conflict was the result of economic, ethnic, cultural and religious...

How Much Is International Passport In Nigeria and How Do You Get One?

The official price for a 64-page Nigerian passport with 10-year validity period is N70,000, while the price for the one with five years validity is N35,000. The price for the new 32-page passport with a five-year validity period is N25,000 The Nigerian international passport serves as a necessary official document for people within the country to travel to other countries....

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Who Is Asake’s Wife and Does He Have a Girlfriend?

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Meet Alaafin of Oyo’s First Son, Daughter and Other Children He Had

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List of Nursing Schools in Lagos and their Fees

There are Federal, State, and private nursing schools in Lagos, and their fees range from as low as ₦50,000...