In 1850s that was when British established presence around Lagos.
In 1859 I we Iroyin, Nigeria's first newspaper was established.
1880 to 1905 Southern Nigeria was conquered most of Northern Nigeria including the Sokoto Caliphate.1912 that was when Lord Lugard, Governor of Northern Nigeria established a system of indirect rule.
In the year 1914 Northern Nigeria and Southern Nigeria were amalgamated to form Nigeria.
Then in September 20,1923 The Nigerian national Democratic party became the first political party in Nigeria.The first political election was conducted afterwards.
Reaching 1946 to 1960 Nigeria entered a period of decolonization as Nigerian nationalism grows.1950 The conference of Northern and Southern delegate held in Ibadan.
1953-The London conference, regarding Nigeria's Federal fomula, took place.
10th, June. 1956 oil was first discovered in Nigeria at Oloibin in Bayelsa state.
In 1957 The Nigeria held it's constitutional conference.
1958- The Nigeria flag was designed by Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi.
In 1959- Nigeria held it's First national election to setup an independent government.Northern Nigeria wins most of the seat of parliament.
Reaching July 1,1959 The Central Bank of Nigeria started operation.
