Archives Tag: Nigerian History

History throwback thursday TV

April 19, 2022

Samuel Ajayi Crowther was born in about 1809 to a family of kingly heritage in South-Western Nigeria. Due to the incessant wars of conquests spanning across northern and southern Nigeria in the early 19th century, Fulani slave raiders captured Crowther with his family in 1821 and sold them to Portuguese slave traders when he was … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Ajayi Crowther – The Boy Slave Who Returned to Make a Difference in Nigeria’s History

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Politics throwback thursday

April 19, 2022

About three years before Britain consolidated the provinces and protectorates of Nigeria and as the realities of the partitioning of Africa began to dawn on them, it went on a bombardment mission of the old Benin Kingdom in 1897. British government representatives, prior to that time, had already completed negotiations for peace among some warring … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Bombardment and Plunder of Benin (1897)

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EDUCATION History

April 19, 2022

Events from the past shape the future, and the study of history, which entails learning about the past in relation to the future, is very crucial to growth and development of any nation. It is necessary for citizens of any country to understand and question how they arrived at their present state or level in … Continue reading FG Orders Return Of History As Standalone Subject In Nigerian Schools

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Did You Know? Nigeria

April 19, 2022

The Nigerian coat of arm was designed by an undocumented individual and officially adopted by law in 1975. But prior to that, each geopolitical constituents had its own unique coat of arm. Along with the national flag, currency, etc., the Coat of Arms is one of the national symbols of the Great country, Nigeria. The … Continue reading Do You Know The Meaning Of The Several Components Of The Nigerian Coat Of Arms

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Politics

April 19, 2022

Before Nigeria was named a single entity in 1914, there were separate units of it in existence and independently controlled which were known as protectorates and colonies. These protectorates were governed by British citizens with little help from Africans. The British then thought is wise to merge and consolidate these colonies such that it would … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: The Consolidation Before the Amalgamation of Nigeria (1900)

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History Research

April 19, 2022

The Hausa dominate most of what we refer to as Northern Nigeria, as well as parts of Niger, Cameroun, Benin Republic and Ghana. They are Nigeria’s largest ethnic group, with recent estimates putting their population at almost 30 million (1). The fact that the Hausa language has been the preferred language for trade across northern … Continue reading Origins: Where Did The Hausa Come From?

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BUSINESS History

April 19, 2022

  I’m not sure I’ve been to a place in Nigeria and not come across a Fanmilk vendor. Just like Coca-Cola, they are everywhere. From the iconic Fanmilk bicycles to shop vendors, to supermarkets, you are almost guaranteed to find the popular Fanmilk products anywhere you go. Fanmilk is one of the oldest businesses in … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: History of FanMilk

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History

April 19, 2022

 Samuel Ajayi Crowther was a linguist. He translated the Bible into the Yoruba Language and was instrumental in the translation of the Bible into the Igbo Language. Here are some other things to know about this religious icon: Samuel Ajayi Crowther and his entire village were captured by Muslim Fulani slave traders and sold to … Continue reading Seven Things You Should Know About Samuel Ajayi Crowther

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BUSINESS History

April 19, 2022

  Alhaji Aliko Dangote is undoubtedly one of the most successful business men in the world. He is ranked by Forbes as the richest black man and the 30th richest person in the world, with a net worth of $22.6 billion. His dominance of the sugar, cement and flour industries in Nigeria has firmly established … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: History of Dangote Industries

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History

April 19, 2022

Ejigbo, a popular Yoruba town bordering Iwo, Ogbomoso and Ede doubles as a francophone community within Nigeria. Due to extensive travelling and trade with other African countries, a larger percentage of Nigerians living in Ivory Coast, Benin Republic, etc. are Ejigbo indigenes. There is also direct commercial bus transportation to and fro between Ejigbo and … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Town of Ejigbo

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Food History

April 19, 2022

Have you ever wondered about who made many of our lives easier by providing pounded yam powder so that we no longer have to pound yam in mortars? Professor (Engr) Olusoji Ofi, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dundee, Scotland patented the process … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Pounded Yam Powder Patent

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Culture

April 19, 2022

It is easy to focus on the negatives that currently plague our country , and forget all that we have been blessed with; the things that bring us joy and pride regardless of our present challenges. We can be proud of Nigeria because our heritage is rich and our future is bright. Here are 7 … Continue reading Counting Our Blessings: 7 Reasons to be Grateful for Nigeria

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