Economic History and Other Cognate Disciplines
" A good economist “must be a mathematician, historian, statesman, philosopherto some degree. He [sic] must understand symbols and speak in words. He mustcontemplate the particular in terms of the…
The Importance of Studying Economic History
Economic History…becomes a discipline that concerns itself with the economic ramifications of the past- looking in to different historic economic survival (concepts) like the cost of production, the process,…
Economic History: Meaning and Samples
Economic History is a mother discipline that lacks a universally agreed definition. The broad nature of this discipline makes scholars have diverse views on this course; however, there are agreeable…
Ogun Okuta of 1931 in Akure
Ogun Okuta of 1931: Causes and Consequences
Ogun Okuta of 1931 was the first indigenous revolt to occur in Akure, which was during the era of colonisation. During the reign of Adesida I (the colonial era), the…
Reasons for the Adoption of the Indirect Rule System by the British in Nigeria
The 'Indirect Rule' system was the system used by the British official to colonize Nigeria particularly. It is a system whereby Nigerian political institutions were used to govern subjects under…
British Indirect Rule in Nigeria
British Indirect Rule in Nigeria: Nature and Features
Between 1849 and 1906, West African territories had been occupied by European powers, who subjected the peoples to a new type of administration. This was the resultant effect of the ‘Partition…
The Aba Women’s Riots of 1929
Clarifications The Aba Women riots, led by women in the Calabar and Owerri provinces of southeastern Nigeria in November and December of 1929 against the oppressive colonial power is known…
Magic
2021 Article: Magical Performances: An Overview
"They purchase magic with soul, not with money" (Dr Aminu) Magic and different sorts of topics surrounding it are immensely prominent, especially in this contemporary era. Thousands of millions of…
Hamitic Hypothesis
Hamitic hypothesis is a proposition, theory or assumption that postulate that any development so far in Africa as a result of external influence. For an instance, the evolution of states…