GNS 102 INTRODUCTION TO NIGERIAN HISTORY

GNS 102 Introduction to Nigerian History is a course that focuses on sources of Nigerian History, methodology of history, pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial history of Nigeria. Attempts are made to relate the discussion toto Agriculture, with special reference to the introduction of cash crops, industrialization and urbanization processes.

GNS 102 [INTRODUCTION TO NIGERIAN HISTORY] COURSE CONTENT

Methodology of History.

Sources of Nigerian History.

Early Nigerian Cultures and Society.

Pre-colonial Societies.

Nigeria's Early Contact With The World.

Scramble for Africa: British interest in Nigeria.

Scramble for Africa: British conquest of Nigeria.

Colonial rule and it's impact on Nigeria.

Decolonization process in Nigeria.

Rise of Nationalism.

Culture And Political Dimension.

Economic Dimension.

Development in Nigeria after Independence.

General Questions and Answers on GNS 102.