Coat of Arms of Nigeria

The Coat of Arms of Nigeria has a black shield with two white stripes that come together, like the letter Y. These represent the two main rivers flowing through Nigeria: the Benue River and the Niger River. The black shield represents Nigeria's good earth while the two horses on each side represent dignity. The eagle represents strength, while the green and white bands on the top of the shield represent the rich agricultural land of the inspiring country. The red flowers at the base is Nigeria's national flower.

The Shield which is black, represents the good of Nigeria. The Wavy bands, which are silvery on the Shield, represent the rivers Niger and Benue and their conflucence. The ground (flora) on which the Shield stands as the common wild flower found throughout Nigeria. The Wreath is in Nigeria’s National Colours of Green and White. The Eagle stands for strength. “Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress” is the country’s motto.

The Niger and Benue Rivers come together in the center of the country, creating a "Y" that splits Nigeria into three separate sections. In general, this "Y" marks the boundaries of the three major ethnic groups, with the Hausa in the north, the Yoruba in the southwest, and the Igbo in the southeast.

The green stripes represent Nigeria's agriculture industry and its lush vegetation. The white stripe represents the desire for peace and unity within the country.