1970 Gowon Speech: No Victor No Vanquished
Yakubu Gowon was Nigeria’s leader during one of its darkest times – the Nigerian Civil War/Biafran War (1967-1970). As a...
Nigerian History
External Factors That Increased Nationalists’ Demand for Independence After 1945
The years following World War II witnessed a notable increase in nationalist movements across colonized nations, especially in Africa. Nigeria,...
Factors that Led to the Collapse of the First Republic of Nigeria (1960 to 1966)
Nigeria’s First Republic, which lasted from 1960 to 1966, was a crucial period in the country’s history. However, this era...
Constitutions before Independence in Nigeria
Nigeria’s journey to independence was marked by several constitutional developments that shaped its political landscape. This blog post explores the...
The Social and Economic Effects of Colonial Rule on Nigeria
Nigeria, like many African nations, experienced significant changes during the era of colonial rule. The British colonial period, which lasted...
The 19th Century Jihad by Usman Dan Fodio in Nigeria
In the early 19th century, a significant religious and political movement swept across northern Nigeria, forever changing the region’s landscape....
Economic Features of States in Pre-colonial Nigeria
Pre-colonial Nigeria was characterized by diverse economic activities across different regions. This note focuses on the economic features of the...
Centralized States in Pre-Colonial Nigeria
Nigeria, a country rich in history and cultural diversity, has been home to several centralized states throughout its pre-colonial era....
“Arise O Compatriots”: History of the Former Nigeria National Anthem
We learn from history that from 1960 to 1978, Nigeria’s national anthem was the well-known “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.“ In...
History of State Creation in Nigeria
Before 1967, Nigeria was operating on its regional arrangement. We had the Northern, Western and Eastern regions which were a...
List of First Generation Universities in Nigeria
The growth of Nigerian universities into what it is today was non-linear; beginning in 1948, when the first and foremost...
History of Slave Trade in Nigeria
In today’s Nigeria, slavery and the slave trade have become history — a complex, multifaceted one. Quite some museums have...
Sir Louis Edet: The First Indigenous Inspector General of Police in Nigeria
As a police officer, Louis Edet was known for his competence, integrity and discipline. He was also an agitator for...
History of Education in Nigeria
Education in Nigeria has a long history — one that dates back to the pre-colonial era. Our forefathers engaged their...
History of Educational Technology in Nigeria
Certain historians argue that educational technology has been around in Nigeria since time immemorial. Aniemeka (2005) succinctly laid out descriptions...