…BBNaija star, Kiddwaya, has sparked a debate online following his position of British colonization and its impact on Nigeria. In post shared on X, Kidd opined that Nigeria would have been a lot more developed if the British had stayed back in the country for at least 10 to 15 years more. by Linda Ikeji at 08/08/2026 9:…

…Established by formerly enslaved African Americans under the auspices of the American Colonization Society, the country declared independence in 1847. During the Scramble for Africa, Liberia’s close diplomatic ties with the United States and recognition by major powers helped it avoid European colonisation. Despite fac…

…to a moiety of royalties for the unexpired period of 50 years. By I January 1900, the colonization of Nigeria had been almost fully accomplished. The country was, at that date, administered by Britain, either directly or indirectly, in three separate units: (I) The Colony and Protectorate of Lagos which consisted of th…