Independence Day (Nigeria)
Independence Day, known colloquially as October First, is an official national holiday in Nigeria, celebrated on the 1st of October. It marks Nigeria's proclamation of independence from British rule on 1 October 1960.
| Independence Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Nigeria |
| Significance | The day of Independence from the United Kingdom |
| Date | 1 October |
| Next time | 1 October 2024 |
| Frequency | Annual |
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