He does so by 1914, when the entire region becomes the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria.

In 1916, British troops occupied stretches of the German colony of KAMERUN. By the middle of the 20th century, the great wave for independence was sweeping across Africa and on 27The Federal government was given exclusive powers in defense, foreign relations, and commercial and fiscal policy.

In 1912 Lugard is appointed governor of both northern and southern Nigeria and is given the task of merging them. The Portuguese soon began to purchase slaves and agricultural produce from coastal middlemen; the slaves had been captured further inland by the middlemen. The fact that Nigeria had pioneered the indirect form of rule bequeathed by Lugard, also meant that its transition would be easier than most other colonies as they still pretty much maintained the old power structures intact.

The NCNC represented the interests of the Igbo- and Christian-dominated people of the Eastern Region of Nigeria and the Action Group (AG) was a left-leaning party that represented the interests of the Yoruba people in the West. All Rights Reserved.

Since 2006, violence, destruction of oil infrastructure, and kidnappings of primarily expatriates in the oil-rich Niger River Delta have intensified as militants demanded a greater share of federal revenue for states in the region, as well as benefits from community development. He was to rule until new elections, scheduled for February 1994.With the country sliding into turmoil, Defense Minister Sani Abacha rapidly assumed power and forced Shonekan's "resignation" on November 17, 1993.

Die Grenzen des heutigen Nigeria sind das Ergebnis der Abgrenzung britischer Kolonialmacht von einer im 19. Administratively, Nigeria remained divided into the Northern and Southern Provinces and the Lagos Colony.After World War II, in response to the growth of Nigerian nationalism and demands for independence, successive constitutions legislated by the British Government moved Nigeria toward self-government on a representative and increasingly federal basis. Federal Government Prime Minister Balewa declared martial law in the Western Region and arrested Awolowo and other members of his faction charged them with treason. On 17 March 2010, Acting President Goodluck Jonathan dissolved the country's cabinet, and swore in new cabinet ministers on 06 April 2010.

Fabrics and iron are also part of the commodities produced by the Northerners.However, two different empires later arose which are Hausa- Bokwoi CE 100-1000 and the Kanem-Borno in the 11th Century. In 1914, World War I broke out. In May 1999, violence erupted in Kaduna State over the succession of an Emir, resulting in more than 100 deaths.

General Muhammed replaced thousands of civil servants and announced a timetable for the resumption of civilian rule by October 1979.After General Muhammed was murdered in 1976, his chief of staff, Olusegun Obasanjo, became head of state. Widely expected to succeed himself as a civilian president on October 1, 1998, he remained head of state until his death on June 8 of that year. They were known for cattle and horse rearing, they also developed cotton and cereals. All five parties won representation in the National Assembly.In December 1983, the military overthrew the Second Republic.

Abacha dissolved all democratic political institutions and replaced elected governors with military officers. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica.Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Unrest continued in the West and contributed to the Western Region’s reputation for, violence, anarchy and rigged elections.

Colonial History of Nigeria Nigeria came under the colonial rule of the British (United Kingdom) during the second half of the 19th century and the first decade of the 20th century. DailMedia NG - Daily Media NG | We are a world-class digital media company, bringing you the best of educative and well-researched content. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. In October 2007 Patricia Etteh, the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, resigned over allegations of corruption, after intense legislative and public pressure. Babangida then attempted to renege on his decision. Jaja, a leading African trader based at Opobo in the Niger delta and strongly opposed to European competition, was captured in 1887 and deported.In 1900 the Royal Niger Company's charter was annulled and British troops under Frederick Lugard began to conquer the north, taking Sokoto in 1903. Abiola re-emerged and was arrested on June 23.In an October 1, 1995 address to the nation, Gen. Sani Abacha announced the timetable for a 3-year transition to civilian rule.