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Nigeria Independence Act passed
The British Parliament passed the Nigeria Independence Act, providing the legal instrument for Nigeria to become independent on 1 October 1960.
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29 Jul 1960
Nigeria Independence Act passed
The British Parliament passed the Nigeria Independence Act, providing the legal instrument for Nigeria to become independent on 1 October 1960.
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The British Parliament passed the Nigeria Independence Act, providing the legal instrument for Nigeria to become independent on 1 October 1960. It is the formal bridge from colony and protectorate to sovereign Commonwealth state.
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