Nigeria marks 65th Independence Day. Source: Getty ImagesAs the country celebrates 65 years of independence, here are some interesting things to have at the back of your minds. Facts to note about Nigeria's Independence Day. First Africans in Olympics bobsledding eventIn 2018, many years after its independence, Nigeria made history in a way that nobody expected. How social media changed Independence Day celebrationMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that social media changed October 1st into a global digital carnival, marked with hashtags, memes, TikTok videos, and live-streamed events.