1999 in Nigeria

The following lists events in 1999 in Nigeria.

Federal government

 * President: Abdulsalami Abubakar (until 29 May), Olusegun Obasanjo (starting 29 May)
 * Vice President: Michael Akhigbe (until 29 May), Atiku Abubakar (starting 29 May)
 * Senate President:
 * Until 3 June: Abolished
 * 3 June – 18 November: Evan Enwerem
 * Starting 18 November: Chuba Okadigbo
 * House Speaker:
 * Until 3 June: Abolished
 * 3 June – 23 July Salisu Buhari
 * Starting July Ghali Umar Na'Abba
 * Chief Justice: Muhammad Lawal Uwais

February

 * February 10 — Former Head of State, Olusegun Obasanjo wins the presidential election.

May

 * May 10 — Igbinedion University, Okada is established.
 * May 29 — The Nigerian Fourth Republic is inaugurated. Olusegun Obasanjo is sworn in as the second Executive President of Nigeria.

December

 * December 19 — President Obasanjo orders troops to raid the town of Odi in the Niger Delta, in response to the murders of twelve policemen at the hands of local militia; The troops razed the town of Odi.

Births

 * July 14 – Adijat Adenike Olarinoye, weightlifter