This article is about the particular significance of the year 1993 to Nigeria and its people.

Incumbents

Federal government

• Head of State:
  • Until 26 August: Ibrahim Babangida
  • 26 August–17 November: Ernest Shonekan
  • Starting 17 November: Sani Abacha
• Chief of General Staff:
  • Until 26 August: Augustus Aikhomu
  • 26 August–17 November: vacant
  • Starting 17 November: Oladipo Diya
• Chief of Defence Staff: Sani Abacha (Until 17 November); Oladipo Diya (Starting 17 November)
• Chief Justice: Mohammed Bello

Governors

• Adamawa State:
• Akwa Ibom State:
• Anambra State:
• Bendel State:
• Benue State:
• Borno State:
• Cross River State:
• Delta State:
• Edo State:
• Gongola State:
• Imo State:
• Jigawa State:
• Kaduna State:
• Kano State:
• Katsina State:
• Kebbi State:
• Kogi State:
• Kwara State:
• Lagos State:
• Niger State:
• Ogun State:
• Osun State:
• Oyo State:
• Taraba State:
• Yobe State:

Events

• June 12, 1993 — MKO Abiola wins the presidential election; President Ibrahim Babangida annuls the election.
• August 26, 1993 — President Ibrahim Babangida steps down due to pressure from the Armed Forces Ruling Council. Ernest Shonekan assumes the reins of power as the Interim Head of State.
• November 17, 1993 — Ernest Shonekan is forced to resign from office. Defence Minister, Sani Abacha becomes Head of State, and establishes the Provisional Ruling Council of Nigeria.

Births

• January 1 – Michael Olaitan, footballer
• May 1 – Ifeoma Nwoye, wrestler^[1]
• December 10 - Odunayo Adekuoroye, wrestler^[2]