Nice educative thread.

1) Colony And Protectorate of Southern Nigeria

Flag of the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria (1900-1914)

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Badge of the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria (1900-1914)

2) Protectorate of Northern Nigeria

Flag of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria (1900-1914)

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Badge of the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria (1900-1914)

3) Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria (1914-1960)

Flag

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The coat of arms of Nigeria at that time was the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom.

4) The Federation/Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Prototype flag

Michael Taiwo Akinkumi was studying in Britain in 1958, when he heard about a competition to design the new Nigerian flag. He submitted the design below to the committee. The committee chose his design as the winning entry, but removed the sun at the centre of the flag. Thus we got our green-white-green flag.

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Nigerian flag

The Flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first officially hoisted on October 1, 1960. The two unique sea-green bands represent the forests and abundant natural wealth of Nigeria while the white band represents peace.

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Nigerian coat of arms 1960-1978



The Coat of Arms of Nigeria has a black shield with two wavy silver bands that come together, like the letter Y. These represent the two main rivers flowing through Nigeria: the Benue River and the Niger River, Nigeria's main inland waterways, which form a confluence at Lokoja.

The black shield represents Nigeria's fertile soil, while the two horses or chargers on each side represent dignity and pride. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white bands on the top of the shield represent the rich agricultural land of the inspiring country.

The yellow flowers at the base are Costus Spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower. This flower was chosen for inclusion in the coat of arms as it is found all over Nigeria. On the band around the base is Nigeria's national motto since 1978, "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress", formerly "Unity and Faith".

Nigerian coat of arms 1978-present.

Heads of state of Nigeria

1) Flag of the governor-general of Nigeria

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2) Former flag of the president of Nigeria

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3) Current flag of the president of Nigeria

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4) Flag of the commander in chief of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (aka the Armed Forces flag).


The national flag and the flag of the commander in chief at the council chamber at the Aso Rock Villa.

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Seal of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Former states of Nigeria
Benue-Plateau State flag (1967-1975)

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North-Western State flag

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North-Eastern State flag (1967-1975)

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East Central State flag

wow!
what a great nation!

[12pt]Former regions of Nigeria[/size]

Northern Region flag (1960-1967)

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Western Region flag (1960-1967)



Western Region coat of arms (1960-1967)

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Eastern Region flag (1960-1967)


Former governor of the Eastern Region, Lieutenant Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu standing in front of the coat of arms of the Eastern Region.

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Mid-Western Region flag (1964-1967)


Mid-Western Region coat of arms (1964-1967)


”The Mid-Western Region adopted arms by proclamation of the Governor in 1964. The proclamation recites that:

“Whereas in divers times and places it has been the custom of Rulers to adopt arms or Ensigns Armorial for the greater honour an distinction of their States,” so in this instance, at the request of the Premier of Mid-Western Nigeria the Governor has thought fit to appoint and declare that the arms of the Governor and State shall be as follows:

Per fess vert and or, a Benin Royal Sword (Ada) and a Canoe paddle (Ugoko) in saltire proper. Crest: on a wreath of the colours, a bunch of palm nuts proper. Supporters: dexter, a lion guardant; sinister, a horse, each supporting an elephant’s tusk argent.” Motto: unity and strength.

matrixme:
Nice post. You forgot Ondo state

Ondo State is at number 17.

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e good see as everywhere just full with flags coat of arms nd CO I com comment for 2nd page Weldone

That Lagos own is so fine.


Green white green for life.

Kogi wins.

And so, hw dat one take solve d disunity

Origin:
That Lagos own is so fine.


Green white green for life.

GWG for life.


Lagos no too fine

Some of d states are jus lazy while others lack creativity.. Dey jus right their names around Nigeria's coat of arms and call it their state logo.. D logos from wen we still had regions are so fine though.

MustiizRaja:
e good see as everywhere just full with flags coat of arms nd CO
I com comment for 2nd page
Weldone

you're 3rd to comment.

no Enugu? I'll pass

na wa, good info.

Interesting space. We need urgent restructure so that each state can reprensent its flag