EUROPEAN TRADERS
European traders were an important group in the series of European contacts and presence in Nigerian areas, before they subsequently conquered and colonized the areas. It is noteworthy that many Nigerian rulers felt the threat of colonialism long before it…
EUROPEAN MISSIONARIES
By the 19th century, Europeans missionaries had established their missions in Nigeria, but without making remarkable impact on the local communities. There were only a few communities that were directly affected by the activities of the Christian missions as of…
ROUTES FOLLOWED BY THE EUROPEAN EXPLORERS
By the 18th century, European travelers had mapped Africa’s entire coastline in detail. However, the interior of the continent remained largely unexplored. Many Europeans believed that the River Niger led to rich trading opportunities further inland. In 1795, Mungo Park…
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