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The British controlled Nigeria from 1900 until 1960. They used administrative restructuring to keep control of Nigeria for the 60 years.

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What European country controlled Nigeria in the first half of the 1900s?

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British colonial control of Nigeria had its beginnings in 1807 when England outlawed?

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British colonial control of Nigeria had its beginnings in 1807 when England the trading slaves?

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What European colony colonized Nigeria?

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When did Nigeria become a British protectorate?

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How were the natives of Nigeria exposed to English?

Nigeria was colonized by the British. Their schools and all were taken over by the British. Eventually, Nigeria got their independence again ..... Even after the British left Nigeria, their language remained with the Nigerian people.


Did Portugal colonize Nigeria?

No. Nigeria was a former British colony.


Who supported the change in Nigeria?

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When was Nigeria first colonized by Europeans?

Nigeria was first colonized by Europeans in the late 19th century, with British interests establishing control over various regions. The British formally began their colonization in 1865 when Lagos was annexed as a colony. By 1914, the British merged the Northern and Southern Protectorates and Lagos into a single entity called the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria. This marked the full establishment of British colonial rule in the region.


How long did Nigeria stay under British rule?

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