Abstract
This paper focuses on the causes and consequences of colonial domination in Nigeria. Nigeria being a ‘gift’ to Britain from the Berlin Conference of 1884/85, was conquered by the British led by Sir Goldie of the Royal Niger Company and later by Frederick John Lugard before the close of the 19th century. By 1897, the fall of the Benin kingdom was imminent, the activities of the British through treaties and diplomatic offensives enabled them to secure most of the territories that today constitute Nigeria. Its conquest was motivated by economic desires, especially to exploit the expansion of quality rubber plantations, palm produce, and many other items of trade in large quantities in the area. Colonialism was officially implemented in 1900 despite annexing Lagos in 1861 and declaring the Oil River protectorate in 1884. The colonial rule lasted for six long decades that ended in 1960 which is the object of this paper. Attention is given to the causes and consequences as historical methodology is used through to the conclusion.
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