economic history of nigeria
Economic history of Nigeria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Colonialism is a major feature of the economic history of Nigeria. Britain eventually gained control of Nigerian administration. After independence, the Nigerian economy seemed very promising. Many saw Nigeria, with 15% of Africa's population, as an emerging economy. However, this potential never materialized. A series of unfortunate political and economic events have stalled Nigerian growth. The country still plays an important economic role in the world, especially as a producer of fossil fuels. Contents 1 Nigeria during the Atlantic slave trade 2 History of tax in Nigeria 3 Northern Nigeria, 1900-1945 4 National Economic Interests in the Postwar Period 5 1970s-1980s 6 Boko Haram's effect on Nigeria's economy 7 References 8 Further reading 9 External links Nigeria during the Atlantic slave trade Direct trade with Europe started from the fifteenth c...