A List of Top Facts About Nigeria

• Here is another scintillating list of facts about Nigeria for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!
• The flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi and first hoisted on October 1, 1960. The white stripe denotes peace. The green stripes represent the fertile land and agriculture. The original design submitted by Akinkunmi had a red sun with rays placed at the top of the white stripe.
• The motto of Nigeria is “Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress.”
• It has been said that Nigeria is home to probably the world’s largest diversity of butterflies.