Colonial Nigeria
Explore Nigeria’s colonial era (c. 1861–1960), from the annexation of Lagos and the Royal Niger Company to the 1914 amalgamation and the road to independence. This category examines British administration, missionary education, commerce and railways, taxation and labor, cultural change and urban life, and the rise of nationalist movements, including women’s protests, unions, and political parties. Discover biographies, key events, and documents that reveal resistance, collaboration, and everyday experiences across Nigeria’s regions.
Lagos as a Crown Colony in 1861
Explore lagos as a crown colony in 1861. Key context, events, and legacy
1973 Hides and Skins Stamp: Nigeria’s Trade and Identity
In 1973, Nigeria entered a defining phase in its post-independence journey with the introduction of a new national currency, the Naira and Kobo, replacing...
Yejide Girls Grammar School, Ibadan: Origins and Legacy
Situated in Molete, Ibadan, Yejide Girls Grammar School remains one of the city’s most enduring public secondary schools dedicated to girls’ education.According to the...
Lagos as a Crown Colony in 1861: The Foundation of British Colonial Nigeria
The annexation of Lagos as a British Crown Colony in 1861 marked a defining moment in Nigeria’s colonial evolution. By the mid-nineteenth century, Lagos...
Missionary Activities and Christianity: 19th-Century Nigeria
Explore missionary activities and christianity in 19th-century nigeria. Key context, events, and legacy
Colonial Taxation Policies and Indigenous Resistance
Explore colonial taxation policies and indigenous resistance. Key context, events, and legacy
British Economic Policies in Colonial Nigeria
Explore british economic policies in colonial nigeria. Key context, events, and legacy
How the Berlin Conference Shaped Nigeria’s Borders
Explore how the berlin conference shaped nigeria’s borders. Key context, events, and legacy
Colonial Education Policies and Nigerian Literacy
Explore colonial education policies and nigerian literacy. Key context, events, and legacy
British Rule and Nigerian Resistance: Nationalist Movements
Explore resistance movements against british rule in nigeria. Key context, events, and legacy