The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was coined by Flora Shaw, the future wife of Baron Lugard, a British colonial administrator, in the late 19th century.
Dame flora Louisa Shaw also called lady lugard
Nigeria derives its name from the Niger River which is one of the countries main waterways. It is a name that predates known history.
In the 1890's, a British reporter named Flora Shaw suggested that the country be named 'Nigeria' after the Niger River.
Niger area
a journalist went down Niger river and named the place nigeria
No, there is no hospital in Lagos, Nigeria that has been named Victory. However, there is one that is called Victoria Island Consultancy & Hospital.
is there a hospital called grace or amazing grace in lagos nigeria
I think the first bank named "Hence".It is located in nigeria.
Nigeria is refered to as her because is was named by a female
Niger
No. There are no cities in Nigera named Delta.
Christmas is still called Christmas in Nigeria.
There are many interesting facts about Nigeria. Some include:Nigeria is officially named the "Federal Republic of Nigeria"Nigeria was named after the River NigerNigeria has the highest rate of twin births in the worldFootball is Nigeria's national sportFor more information, please refer to the related link.
I find no reference to any saint named Claudia of Nigeria.
The richest man in Nigeria is named Alhaji Aliko Dangote from the Dangote Group. The second richest man is named Mike Adenuga.
It was called the Colonial Nigeria.