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The Nigerian flag consists of three vertical stripes of equal width. The two outer stripes are green, while the middle stripe is white. The green stripes represent Nigeria’s abundant natural resources, while the white stripe symbolizes peace. The flag was designed in 1959 by a Nigerian student named Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi and was officially adopted on October 1, 1960, when Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule

Flag of NigeriaThe flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first officially hoisted on 1 October 1960. The flag has three vertical bands of green, white, green. The two green stripes represent natural wealth, and the white represents peace and unity. Wikipedia
Use: National flag
Designed by: Taiwo Akinkunmi
Country: Nigeria
Proportion: 1: 2
Adopted on: 1 October 1960

 

What does the Nigeria flag represent?
It’s a three-line flag with green lines on the sides and white in the middle. Green color stands for: country’s wealth; rich natural resources.While the meaning of the white color is: peace; unity. Read more: The flag was raised at the Independence Day of Nigeria on 1st October 1960 for the first time.
What is the old flag of Nigeria?
The Flag of Nigeria between 1914 and 1960 was a British blue ensign with a green six-pointed star described as the Seal of Solomon, surrounding a Tudor Crown (later changed to a St Edward’s Crown in 1953) with the white word “Nigeria” under it on a red disc.
What are the 5 symbols of Nigeria?
Here is the list of Nigerian national symbols.
  • The Nigerian Flag.
  • The Nigerian National Anthem.
  • The Nigerian Coat of Arms.
  • The National Flower of Nigeria: Costus Spectabilis.
  • The National Pledge.