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QIn which year did Nigeria become a republic?

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  • A 1957 ✔ ✖
  • B 1960 ✔ ✖
  • C 1963 ✔ ✖
  • D 1975 ✔ ✖
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Nigeria became a republic on October 1, 1963, three years after gaining independence from Britain. This shift marked Nigeria’s complete political autonomy from the British monarchy, transitioning from a Commonwealth realm to a republic within the Commonwealth. Nnamdi Azikiwe became the first President of Nigeria, while the country adopted a parliamentary system. The republic status allowed Nigerians full control over their governance, a crucial step in nation-building.

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