Nigeria (1952–1960)

Timeline

This flag is a former version of Nigeria.

1. 1914

   to 1952
   

   Colonial flag adopted

   The Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria adopted a British Blue Ensign bearing its badge.

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2. 1953

   to 1960
   

   Crown on badge changedThis flag

   The Tudor Crown on the colonial flag’s badge was replaced by St Edward’s Crown.

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3. 1958

   Flag design competition set

   A national planning committee set a competition to choose a flag for independent Nigeria.

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4. 1959

   Akinkunmi’s design selected

   Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi’s entry was selected as the winning design from the competition.

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5. 1960

   Current flag adopted

   The green-white-green flag became Nigeria’s official flag on 1 October, replacing the colonial flag.

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6. Now
   Current flag