Colonialism is a major feature of the economic history of Nigeria. Britain eventually gained control of Nigerian administration. After independence, the Nigerian economy seemed very promising. Many saw Nigeria, with 25% of Africa’s population, as an emerging economy. However, this potential never materialized. A series of unfortunate political and economic events have stalled Nigerian growth. […]
The six geopolitical zones of Nigeria is a major division in modern Nigeria, created during the regime of president General Sani Abacha. Nigerian economic, political and educational resources are often shared across the zones. The six zones were not entirely carved out based on geopolitical location, but rather states with similar cultures, ethnic groups, and […]
See History Of Nigeria Geography Below….. Nigeria is a country in West Africa. Nigeria shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in the north. Its coast lies on the Gulf of Guinea in the south and it borders Lake Chad to the northeast. Noted […]
he Nigerian civil war is commonly referred to as the Biafran War. It was fought between 6th of July, 1967 to 15th of January, 1970. Purpose of the war was to quell the secession of Biafra from the original Nigeria. Biafra is a part of Nigeria covering the old eastern region of the country. […]
THE HISTORY OF NIGERIAN CAPITAL MARKET The origins of the Nigerian Capital Market date back to colonial times when the British Government ruling Nigeria at the time sought funds for running the local administration. Most these funds derived from agriculture, produce marketing and solid mineral mining. Discovering that these sources were inadequate to meet its […]
See History Of Nigeria Employers Consultative Association Below….. Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) is the umbrella organization of employers in the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria. It was formed in 1957 to provide the forum for the Government to consult with private sector employers on socio-economic and labour policy issues. NECA provides a platform for private […]
History Of Elections In Nigeria Nigeria has a rich history of political affairs that changed the direction of the country. Not many people know about the first general election in Nigeria that happened 96 years ago. Elections in Nigeria can be traced to as far back as the year 1923 when the country faced first […]