Events in the year 1960 in Nigeria.
Incumbents Monarch: until 1 October: position not in existence starting 1 October: Queen Elizabeth II Governor-General: Sir James Wilson Robertson (until 16 November), Nnamdi Azikiwe (starting 16 November) Prime Minister: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Senate President: 1 January: position established 1 January – 1 October: Nnamdi Azikiwe starting 1 October: Dennis Osadebay House Speaker: Jaja Wachukwu (until 1 October); Ibrahim Jalo Waziri (starting 1 October) Chief Justice: Adetokunbo Ademola
Politics July 1960 - Adesoji Aderemi became 1st African to be appointed governor in the Commonwealth October 1, 1960 - Nigerian Independence Day October 1, 1960 - Tafawa Balewa became prime minister October 1, 1960 - Sir James Robertson (1899 - 1983) became governor-general. November 16, 1960 - Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996) became governor general
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