Archives Tag: Lord Lugard
The Naming of Nigeria: An Interrogation of Etymology
April 19, 2022
When Flora Shaw, the British journalist and eventual spouse of Lord Lugard, coined the name Nigeria, it might have been difficult to pinpoint her motivations, that is, from a social standpoint. Was it dexterous thinking or something more insidious? Read more about History At best, it might have been a romanticization of geography as … Continue reading The Naming of Nigeria: An Interrogation of Etymology
Did You Know That Port Harcourt Was Named After Viscount Harcourt?
April 19, 2022
Did you know the southern Nigerian city of Port Harcourt was named for the British politician of the late 19th century who became Secretary of State for the Colonies for five years between 1910 and 1915? It gets more interesting. Viscount Harcourt was part of British nobility from birth and was elevated to the peerage … Continue reading Did You Know That Port Harcourt Was Named After Viscount Harcourt?
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