Historical Dictionary of Nigeria

Nigeria was a creation of the British, following official colonial rule from the first decade of the 20th century.

Although colonial rule had unofficially commenced much earlier in association with missionaries, and finally amalgamated in 1914, bringing together for administrative convenience communities that were hitherto independent, what became Nigeria was based on close to 100 years of British values, behavior, orientation, and attitudes. Much of what Nigeria has become since its indepe...