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15, 2021 5:54 PM In the early 1800s, the region now known as Lagos was a major port for slave trade. However, there was mounting pressure on the British from missionary groups to stop it. There was also a spike in the demand for palm oil at the time as a machine lubricant following the industrial revolution. This meant that the British began battling other European powers to end slave trade. The British wanted monopoly access to the palm oil and other industrial raw materials from the Niger Delta region. However, slaves continued to be exported to the Carribbean Islands and America by the Europeans. This caused a growing shortage of labour on the mainland which hampered agricultural productivity. Britain therefore passed anti-slavery navy squadron. The navy squadron began intercepting slave ships and returning captives to shore. Despite the efforts by the British to end slave trade, it continued to grow. It was simply too lucrative for the local rulers and the Portuguese slaves.

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Genesis sanda wrote about Takum LGA history

Genesis sanda wrote Takum Local Government Area (LGA) in Taraba State, Nigeria, was created in June 1976 from Wukari LGA . It borders the Republic of Cameroon to the south and shares boundaries with Ussa and Donga LGAs. Takum is known for its diverse ethnic groups, including the Kuteb, Ichen, Kpanzon, Tiv, Chamba, Uhumkhigi, and Hausa. Here's a more detailed look at its history: Early History and Settlement: The area now known as Takum has been inhabited for centuries, with the Kuteb people beli

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NIGERIA'S KAKISTOCRACY AMIDST RAVAGING ECONOMIC CHALLENGES - DR. BASSEY OKRI

By: Dr. Bassey Okri (JP) 11th June, 2024 Introduction Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation, has long been touted as a land of vast potential. Yet, despite its abundant natural resources and human capital, the country continues to grapple with economic instability, corruption, and inefficient governance. Many Nigerians and observers alike have come to describe the country’s political and economic situation as a kakistocracy a government run by the least qualified and most un

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NNL Media Release: NNL boss, Aluo visits NPFL strategic partners, GTI

ETTAH EMMANUEL O. Chairman of the nation’s second- tier league the Nigeria National League (NNL), Mr George Aluo on Monday paid a courtesy call to the Group Managing Director (GMD) of GTI Abubakar Lawal. GTI, an Investment Banking outfit, it would be noted, are the strategic partners of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). According to NNL media, the visit is one of the moves being made by the new NNL chairman to reach out to corporate bodies and other stakeholders in a bid to reposi

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Happy freedom ceremony

All eyes on Judiciary

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ThannyBrown Nkanu

Am specially made

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Democracy in Nigeria

We need pure and credible election in 2023

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Nigeria’s Potential in Gas and Renewable Energy is Vast And Must Be Harnessed Effectively -Sen Jarig

The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, DSSRS, has stated that Nigeria’s potential in gas and renewable energy is vast, and must be harnessed effectively by all relevant stakeholders in the oil and gas sector. The lawmaker made the remark earlier today as he attended the 2nd edition of “Domestic Gas And Gas Infrastructure Summit (DGGIS’23)” organized by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industries Energy (is this an error?) (ACCI), Nigerian G

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NIGERIA OF TODAY

Nigeria of today A land where bombs rule and ruin people wear tattered clothes; even on Sunday Even inside the church The peanut givers with tears give The vapourisers of government treasury thrive Sit-tight abroad, drinking beer Even their certificates are forged our cash crop tamed to catch them Enemy of the South Wandering about without reaching Kainji A mistake from the North The mouth cannot speak again Because all die to live And they try to come again Nigeria of today The British masters

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