History Classroom
OldNaija’s history classroom is tailored for history students in Nigerian secondary schools and universities, offering unrestricted access to a wealth of history lessons, class materials, projects, syllabuses, past questions, and more. Our primary objective is to empower you, as a history student, to excel in your examinations with flying colors.
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Trans-Saharan Trade: Origins, organization and effects in the development of West Africa
Origins and Timeframe of Early Trade Great Mosque of Djenné, 2003. Wikicommons. The connections of West Africa with the Mediterranean…
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Historiography and Historical Skills
THE WRITING OF HISTORY The historian’s goal is not to collect the “facts” about the past but rather to acquire…
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Igbo Pre-Colonial Political System/Administration
The Igbo pre-colonial political system/administration was described by scholars as acephalous, a term which means leaderless, headless or chiefless. This…
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Hausa/Fulani Pre-colonial Political Administration
Fulani took over the political leadership of Hausa states in the early 19th century. After the great Jihad war (1804-1810)…
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Brief History of The Kanem-Bornu Empire
Studying the history of the Kanem-Bornu Empire, one would discover and come to the conclusion that its people are peculiar…
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The Clifford Constitution of 1922 – Features, Merits & Demerits
Sir Hugh Clifford Introduction to the Clifford Constitution of 1922 The Clifford Constitution of 1922 disposed the Nigerian Council of…
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Indirect Rule in Nigeria – Overview, Reasons and Results
Lord Frederick Lugard Let us begin with the definition of the indirect rule system. What is The Definition of Indirect…
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Merits and Demerits of Macpherson Constitution of 1951
Click here to read the full details and features of the Macpherson constitution of 1951 Below are the merits and…
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Macpherson Constitution of 1951
In 1948, Sir John Stuart Macpherson succeeded Sir Authur Richards as the Governor-General of Nigeria and soon after he resumed…
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The Kano Riot of 1953 – Causes and Effects
Causes of the Kano riot of 1953 In March 1953, a member of Action Group (AG) in the House of…
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Characteristics And Functions Of Government
Nigerian Leaders and Princess Alexandra Below are the major characteristics and functions of government in a state. Characteristics of Government…
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Government Studies: Definition, Objectives, Structure And Functions Of The Civil Service
Definition Of The Civil Service The civil service is a body or department in the executive arm of government. It…
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The Eastern Nigerian Regional Crisis of 1953
The Eastern Nigerian regional crisis of 1953 started on January 30, 1953 and ended on May 6, 1953. The National…
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Merits and Demerits of the Richards Constitution of 1946
Read the full details and features of the Richards constitution here. Arthur Frederick Richards Below are the merits and demerits…
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