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Independence Constitution comes into force
Nigeria became independent on 1 October 1960 under a parliamentary constitution with the British monarch as ceremonial head.
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1960
Independence Constitution comes into force
Nigeria became independent on 1 October 1960 under a parliamentary constitution with the British monarch as ceremonial head.
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Nigeria became independent on 1 October 1960 under a parliamentary constitution with the British monarch as ceremonial head. Regional premiers retained substantial power.
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