How Lagos Became Nigeria’s First Capital City in 1914 August 22, 2025, 3:15 am When Nigeria was formally amalgamated in 1914, the newly united colony and protectorates needed a central seat of administration. The city chosen for this historic role was Lagos, a small coastal settlement that would later grow into Africa’s most dynamic megacity. But why Lagos? What factors made it the first capital of modern Nigeria...CONTINUE FULL READING>>>> See more Previous article The Evolution of Herbert Macaulay (1864-1946): From Nigeria’s First Civil Engineer to Founder of its first political party Next article Is Nigeria Wiping Out Its Middle Class?
