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JAMB Government 2014 Question 25

Question 25

Nationalism

Nationalist agitation began in Nigeria with the

  1. A.annexation of Lagos in 1861.
  2. B.formation of West African Youth League.
  3. C.Lagos protest against water rate in 1908.
  4. D.introduction of Indirect Rule.
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Answer: C (Lagos protest against water rate in 1908.)

Explanation

In 1908 Lagosians protested against a tax to pay for piped water, often seen as the first organised nationalist agitation in Nigeria.