Independence & Nationalism in Nigeria
The nationalist movements, leaders, constitutional changes, and events leading to Nigeria’s independence in 1960.
Western Region Statesmen of the Early 1960s and the Politics That Shaped a Generation
In the years following Nigeria’s independence in 1960, the Western Region stood at the centre of national political life. It was a region known...
Women in the Nigeria Police Force, 1955 to 1960s
Nigeria’s transition from late colonial administration to independence reshaped many public institutions. Among the most significant developments was the inclusion of women in the...
Nigeria From 1960 To Today
At independence, Nigeria was home to roughly forty five million people. Today, the population exceeds two hundred and thirty million, placing the country among...
Comrades in Uniform, Buhari, Ugokwe and the Nigerian Army of the 1960s
The years following Nigeria independence saw the rapid formation of a new officer corps that would go on to shape the nation’s political and...
Nigeria First Federal Parliament and the Royal Opening of 3 October 1960
Nigeria journey into nationhood reached a defining moment in October 1960. After decades of constitutional evolution and political negotiation, the country formally became an...
Raising a Nation’s Colours Abroad, The Nigerian Flag Appears in London on Independence Day
On 1 October 1960, Nigeria became a fully independent nation, marking the end of British colonial rule and the beginning of a new national...
Nnamdi Azikiwe and Raymond Njoku, Partnerships and Politics in Pre-Independence Nigeria
In the decade leading to Nigeria’s independence, the country experienced profound political change. Leaders from different regions and political parties worked to redefine governance,...
Revisiting Monsco The Supreme Tailor in Benin City, 1970
In 1970, the lens of Eliot Elisofon captured a still moment along one of Benin City’s most culturally known streets. The photograph shows a...
Afternoon at a Bus Stop in Ibadan, Attributed to the Early 1970s
Ibadan in the early post independence decades was a city filled with movement, sound and shifting horizons. Its people crossed long distances each day...
Ọ̀wá Adímúlà Day in Brazil: Yoruba Heritage Parade
On 27 January 2024, a public cultural event in São Paulo fused Yoruba ritual forms with Carnival-style street performance, according to community reports and...