Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala became the first African and first woman to lead the World Trade Organization.
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Nigeria, Africa, gained its independence from British rule.
The World Trade Organization is founded.
Riots broke out between Muslims and Christians, in Nigeria, over the Miss World Competition, which killed around 250 and left over 10,000 people homeless.
The Nigerian Civil War began when Nigerian troops invaded Biafra.
