Colonization Archives

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…

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April 18, 2021

British Indirect Rule in Nigeria

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…

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April 18, 2021

Nigeria

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…

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April 16, 2021