Imperialism in Nigeria

 

Basic Facts

  • Most populous country in Africa 
  • Extremely diverse 
  • English is the official language
  • GDP $268.7 billion 
  • 70% are muslim 40% are christians
  • Active member of the international community
  • Petroleum Sector
  • 70% Nigerians work in agriculture
 

History of Imperialism

Berlin Conference decided the faith of Africa 

 

Missionaries in Nigeria

 
  • Spread religious beliefs
  • Secured natural resources
  • Slave trade
 

Royal Niger Company

 

 

 

 

 

Labor

 

For Palm Oil and Palm Kernels

cocoa plantations

agricultural products

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Current State

 

 

nigeria

  • Federal Republic
  • Lacks a strong sense of 'nationhood'
  • Corrupt

 Issues

  • ethnic and religious conflicts
  • corruption
  • impending famine

highly dependent on oil

  • soil degradation
  • oil pollution
  • water pollution
  • deforestation

 

 

Negative effects

 
  • High infant mortality rate
  • separation of indigenous tribes
 

Positive effects

 
  • Improved sanitation
  • Provided hospitals and schools
  • Improved transportation & technology
 

Citations

Coutsoukis, P. Nigeria: Early British Imperialism. web. retrieved on November 19, 2015.

Basic Facts about Nigeria. Embassy of Nigeria. 

Koronye T. British Imperialism in Nigeria

web.

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