Who gave Nigeria Independence?

The period of British rule lasted until 1960, when an independence movement led to the country being granted independence. Nigeria first became a republic in 1963, but succumbed to military rule three years later, after a bloody coup d’état.

Which part of Nigeria is the poorest?

Northern region
The people living in the Northern region and rural areas of Nigeria were confirmed to be the poorest according to research. Poverty has also been increasing in the North and Northwest areas of the country as they account for 87\% of poor people in Nigeria as of 2016.

How many races are in Nigeria?

Nigeria has over 250 ethnic groups, the most populous and politically influential being Hausa-Fulani 29\%, Yoruba 21\%, Igbo (Ibo) 18\%, Ijaw 10\%, Kanuri 4\%, Ibibio 3.5\%, Tiv 2.5\%. It also has over 500 languages, with English being the official language.

What was the name of the northern protectorate of Nigeria?

After the British government assumed direct control of the Royal Niger Company’s territories, the northern areas were renamed the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria, and the land in the Niger delta and along the lower reaches of the river was added to the Niger Coast Protectorate, which was renamed the Protectorate of Southern Nigeria.

When did Nigeria become part of the British Empire?

On 1 January 1901, Nigeria became a British protectorate, and part of the British Empire, the foremost world power at the time. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries the independent kingdoms of what would become Nigeria fought a number of conflicts against the British Empire’s efforts to expand its territory.

What did the British trade in the Niger Delta?

Slaves formerly had been traded for European goods, especially guns and gunpowder, but now the British encouraged trade in palm oil in the Niger delta states, ostensibly to replace the trade in slaves.

Which countries surround Nigeria in Africa?

October 11, 2019 Nigeria is surrounded by four neighbouring African countries that it shares various boundaries with. These countries include: Republic of Benin whose boundary is in Southwestern border, Cameroun linked to Cross River in the South-south region of Nigeria, Chad to the North-East and Niger respectively.