Democratic Nigeria
Nigeria’s democratic governments from 1999 to present, including presidential administrations, reforms, protests, and state politics.
Dikko Affair (1984).
On 5 July 1984, Britain witnessed an extraordinary breach of international law at Stansted Airport when a plot to abduct Umaru Dikko, Nigeria’s former...
Nigeria Airways: From National Pride to Its Collapse and Legacy (1980s–90s).
Nigeria Airways, founded on 23 August 1958, was Nigeria’s national carrier and a symbol of post-independence ambition. Succeeding the West African Airways Corporation (WAAC),...
Abacha Loot / Kleptocracy (1993–1998).
The rule of General Sani Abacha from 1993 to 1998 is a notorious case of state-sponsored theft. As Nigeria’s military dictator, he orchestrated a...
Shell–Ogoniland Repression Scandal.
For more than six decades, oil operations in Ogoniland, Rivers State, Nigeria, have stood as one of the most documented examples of environmental damage...
Nigerian Participation in the 1965 All-African Games
Explore nigerian participation in the 1963 All-African Games. Key context, events, and legacy
The Warri Crisis and Ethnic Conflicts in the Niger Delta
Explore the warri crisis and ethnic conflicts in the niger delta. Key context, events, and legacy
Nigeria’s Role in African Union Peacekeeping Missions
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The Founding of the University of Ibadan in 1948
Explore the founding of the university of ibadan in 1948. Key context, events, and legacy
Development of Abuja as Nigeria’s Capital
Explore development of abuja as nigeria’s capital. Key context, events, and legacy
History of The Nigeria Airways
Explore history of nigerian airways. Key context, events, and legacy