JAMB Government 2010 Question 26

Question 26

Colonial Administration

The foremost British trading company on the West African coast was

  1. A.John Holt and Sons
  2. B.Royal Niger Company
  3. C.Lever Brothers
  4. D.United African Company.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Royal Niger Company)

Explanation

Goldie's Royal Niger Company dominated trade on the Niger and even governed parts of Nigeria until 1900.