Nigeria is the most populous black nation on Earth , with an estimated population of over 170 million people. Nigeria has a long history, with its roots in early civilisations of distinguished artistry.
And here are few pictures depicting the history of the nation.
The Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali in Lagos, June 1964.
The Legendary Muhammad Ali pictured wearing a Yoruba traditional attire , June 1964.
Muhammmed Ali beating the talking drum in Lagos Nigeria , June 1964.
The late Stephen Keshi (right) exchanging pennants with former Cameroun Captain, Theophile Abega, before the final of the Cote d’Ivoire 1984 African Nations Cup.
General Yakubu Gowon, the former head of state of Nigeria, shaking hands with a 2 year old boy, Justin Trudeau, in 1973. Justin Trudeau is currently the Prime Minister of Canada.
Rich women of Onitsha South East Nigeria, wearing Ivory Anklets.
National Arts Theatre, in Surulere Lagos under construction, 1975.
The evolution of the Nigerian passport.
The Nigerian Football Team, 1949.
Leopard escaped from a Zoo causing chaos in Lagos and its environs, 1912. It was finally shot dead.
Traffic congestion in Lagos, 1960.
Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari, as the military Head of State in 1983.
Northern Nigeria Police on parade in 1948.
Nigeria Airways hanger, 1975.
The Nigerian Police Band performing at a concert, circa 1950s.
Bernice Bunkowske, a missionary, landings in Africa September 9, 1960.
Missionary Nurses heading to Kaduna , Northwest Nigeria to Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
A Nigerian General teaching a woman how to use a rifle during the Civil war between the Government of Nigeria and the secessionists state of Biafra, 1967-1970.
A reception held in honour of Foreign Ministers of African and Malagasy state(now Madagascar). Lagos, 1962.
Human Taxis,used by Colonial masters in Nigeria, 1930.
The Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth, inside the house of reprenstatives, with members of the Nigerian Parliament, 1956.
The Nigerian Airways delivery Team, 1982.
A Zoo Keeper playing with Cubs at the Zoological Garden, University of Ibadan, 1971.
Bar Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos, circa 1970s.
Guard of honour final inspection before the arrival of the Queen of England in 1956.
Throwback picture of Afro-beat Legend and Activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, after beaten by Soldiers in 1978.
The president of Nigeria Alhaji Shehu Shagari with the President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, 1979.
Carter Bridge, Lagos Nigeria.
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