Unilorin Post-UTME Government 2022 (Model questions) Question 6

Question 6

Colonial Administration

Nigeria's colonial state came into existence in

  1. A.1900
  2. B.1999
  3. C.1960
  4. D.1956
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (1900)

Explanation

On 1 January 1900 Britain took over from the Royal Niger Company and proclaimed the Protectorates of Northern and Southern Nigeria.