Nigeria's Independence Day Facts You Should Know

Just like yesterday, our beloved country, Nigeria is 58 years old today, October 1, 2018 having become an independent nation from the British in 1960.

Just like yesterday, our beloved country, Nigeria is 58 years old today, October 1, 2018 having become an independent nation from the British in 1960.

The process which had started years before finally came to a conclusive end in October 1st, 1960. As a result, every year, irrespective of creed, tribe and faith, Nigerians always unite to celebrate this historic season in our journey as a Nation.

No matter the levels or degree at which our patriotism is at, one thing almost all of us are excited about is the Public Holiday earmarked to celebrate our country’s ‘birthday’.

Here are some interesting facts about Nigeria you should know:

• The Declaration of Nigeria’s Independence was signed at Federal Palace Hotel, which was then known as Victoria Beach Hotel.
• Nigeria has the largest diversification of Butterflies in the World.
• Up until 1984, Nigeria citizens traveled Visa free to the United Kingdom.
• As far as Hotel chains go, Nigeria has the highest number of hotel rooms in Africa with over 15,000 rooms.
• The Bristol Hotel, Lagos Island is said to be the first hotel in Nigeria.

Nigeria is home to one of two Suspended Lakes the World has. The Ado Awaye Suspended Lake in Nigeria is on the Oke Ado Mountain in Oyo State.