Nigeria 1959 Self Government by the Northern Region

West coast of Africa, bordering on the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria became a British protectorate in 1901, and a colony in 1914. The mandated Territory of Cameroons (British) was Also attached for administrative purposes. The Federation of Nigeria was formed in 1960. It Became a republic in 1963.

1959 Self Government by the Northern Region

Nigeria - 1956 - Royal Visit

West coast of Africa, bordering on the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria became a British protectorate in 1901, and a colony in 1914. The mandated Territory of Cameroons (British) was Also attached for administrative purposes. The Federation of Nigeria was formed in 1960. It Became a republic in 1963.

Nigeria - 1956 - Royal Visit 

Issue of 1953 Overprinted "ROYAL VISIT 1956"

Nigeria 1953 - Queen Elizabeth II Coronation

West coast of Africa, bordering on the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria became a British protectorate in 1901, and a colony in 1914. The mandated Territory of Cameroons (British) was Also attached for administrative purposes. The Federation of Nigeria was formed in 1960. It Became a republic in 1963.

Queen Elizabeth II  Coronation

On 2nd June 1953 Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon, thus assuming the role of Head of the Commonwealth. Elizabeth ascended to the throne of these countries following the death of his father, King George VI. During the coronation ceremony, Queen Elizabeth swore an oath to uphold the law in his kingdom and take over the government of the Church of England.

Nigeria . 1946 - WW II victory

West coast of Africa, bordering on the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria became a British protectorate in 1901, and a colony in 1914. The mandated Territory of Cameroons (British) was Also attached for administrative purposes. The Federation of Nigeria was formed in 1960. It Became a republic in 1963.

In 1946 in the British Empire are issued stamps to celebrate 

the end of World War II and the return of peace

Nigeria, 1949 - 75th anniv. of the UPU

West coast of Africa, bordering on the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria became a British protectorate in 1901, and a colony in 1914. The mandated Territory of Cameroons (British) was Also attached for administrative purposes. The Federation of Nigeria was formed in 1960. It Became a republic in 1963.

  75th anniv. of the UPU

The Universal Postal Union is a specialized agency of the United Nations that coordinates postal policies among member countries, in addition to the worldwide postal system. Before the establishment of the UPU, each country had to prepare a separate treaty with other nations that post had wanted to bring international mail to and from. The UPU was created in 1874.

Nigeria - Selection

West coast of Africa, bordering on the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria became a British protectorate in 1901, and a colony in 1914. The mandated Territory of Cameroons (British) was Also attached for administrative purposes. The Federation of Nigeria was formed in 1960. It Became a republic in 1963.

George VI

1938/51

selection

George V

1914/33

selection

Nigeria -1937 - Coronation

West coast of Africa, bordering on the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria became a British protectorate in 1901, and a colony in 1914. The mandated Territory of Cameroons (British) was Also attached for administrative purposes. The Federation of Nigeria was formed in 1960. It Became a republic in 1963.

Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth

King George VI became king after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in december 1936. Her coronation took place on may 12, 1937, the date previously intended for Edward's coronation. In throughout the British Empire is emitted stamps to celebrate the event. 

Nigeria 1935 Silver Jubilee

West coast of Africa, bordering on the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria became a British protectorate in 1901, and a colony in 1914. The mandated Territory of Cameroons (British) was Also attached for administrative purposes. The Federation of Nigeria was formed in 1960. It Became a republic in 1963.

25th anniv. of the reign of George V