Happy Independence Day! Brief History

One of the most populous countries of African continent, Nigeria is the fastest growing economies of the world.
Like other countries, the independence day of Nigeria is celebrated
with great zeal and festive fervor.
It falls on 1st October every year and is also observed with
unmatched nationalistic ardor throughout the country. The
significance of Independence Day in Nigeria lies in the fact that it
binds all the Nigerians into one chord not only within the country
but also in the far off lands of America and Europe.
A brief history of Nigeria's struggle for independence---
Historical evidences indicate that the earlier inhabitants of Nigeria
were thought to have the Nok tribe followed by Kanuri, Hausa and
Fulani who migrated to the country in the subsequent years. In the
13th century Islam was introduced in Nigeria, and the Kanem
Empire continued to rule the country till the 14th century. With the
annexation of British in 1886, it became a British colony in the
later years. After years of hard struggle and political turmoil
Nigeria achieved independence on 1st October 1960. The vast
landscapes of the country, stretching from the Obudu Hills of the
southeast through the beaches in to the rainforest regions of the
Lagos estuary the country has worth while natural splendors to
explore.
Culturally one of the diverse countries of Africa, Nigeria is home to
more than 250 linguistic ethnic groups as Yoruba, Hausa, Fulani
and Igbo. The folk music of Nigeria has gained tremendous boost
with indigenous fusion giving it a new dimension in the past few
years. The economy of Nigeria has come of age with the
exploration of oil and petroleum deposits which accounts for
nearly 50% of its income. Also the vast mineral resources
extensively contribute to the economic upsurge of the country.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE TO NIGERIA. GGMUB#