Who was Responsible for Selling Nigeria to the British for £865,000 in 1899? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>
In the late 19th century, Britain secured the acquisition of Nigeria for £865,000 from the Royal Niger Company, driven by fierce competition for palm oilKey native figures like Jaja of Opobo and King Koko of Nembe resisted the monopolistic control imposed by the BritishThe Brass Oil War and subsequent public backlash led to the revocation of the Royal Niger Company’s charter, solidifying British colonial rule over Nigeria
In the waning days of the 19th century, a shadowy transaction…
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