Nigeria country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (KO)
📍 Nigeria
Theme Independence Day 2027
Nigeria is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Abuja, the national observance is Independence Day on 1 October, and the national colours are green and white. Nigeria became independent on 1 October 1960. Abuja is the capital.
Capital and region (KO)
Abuja is the capital. Nigeria sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Lagos clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Friday, 1 October 2027. Nigeria became independent on 1 October 1960. Abuja is the capital. Locally it is called Independence Day. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are green and white. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Nigeria?
The capital is Abuja.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Friday, 1 October 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and white.
What does the national day mark?
Nigeria became independent on 1 October 1960. Abuja is the capital.
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