National Identity

Introduced in 1973, the currency currently used in Nigeria is the Naira and Kobo. Prior to this, the country used Pounds as the legal tender. Naira has the sign ” ₦ ” while the kobo is signed ”K” .

The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) is a state-owned national television broadcaster and one of the largest state television networks in Africa, regularly carrying government announcements and official events since 1977.

The Nigerian National anthem is patriotic  music that glorifies the country. The lyrics were written by John A. Ilechukwu, Eme Etim, Ekpan B. A., Ogunnaike Ota Omoigui and P. O. Aderibigbe. The lyric

I pledge to Nigeria my country To be faithful, loyal and honest To serve Nigeria with all my strength To defend her unity, and uphold her honour and glory So, help me God.

Nigeria's national coat of arms features a black shield divided by two wavy white lines, two white horses, and an eagle — each element rich with symbolism.

The Nigerian flag is a piece of fabric rectangular in shape with a distinctive design of two unique sea green bands and a white band in the middle.

The official currency of Nigeria, introduced in 1973 to replace the Nigerian pound, named after the Niger River.

Arise O Compatriots — adopted in 1978, lyrics written by a collective of Nigerian citizens selected through a nationwide competition.