Long before British ships docked on our shores, the land that would become Nigeria was not one nation, but a fine blend of thriving empires, kingdoms, and city-states, each with its own language, ...

In this readable history of British colonialism in Nigeria, Siollun traces a broad arc from the first links between British explorers and various West African precolonial states, in the sixteenth ...

Nigeria's history is rich and complex, encompassing various chapters that have shaped the nation into what it is today. Among these chapters is the painful era of slavery, a period that left indelible ...

From cowries to naira, explore the surprising journey of Nigeria’s currency and the stories behind its evolution. Once upon a time, manilas, beads, salt, and cowries were the major forms of legal ...

History is set to return as a subject in Nigeria’s primary and secondary schools. Barring any unforeseen hitches, the reintroduction which was mooted in 2016, will be actualised sometime in 2025.

Former Ambassador John Campbell illustrates the history and importance of Nigeria, a country too often overlooked by the West. American diplomacy currently fails to recognize the diffuse nature of ...

Cultural and historical resources have become more accessible in Nigeria following the internet's introduction in the country in the 1990s. Yet, while journalists, researchers and artists can more ...