Nigeria's free digital learning hub. Videos, lecture notes, practice questions and leaderboards aligned with CCMAS, NBTE, NCCE, WAEC, NECO, IJMB and JAMB curricula.
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Nigeria's free digital learning hub. Videos, lecture notes, practice questions and leaderboards aligned with CCMAS, NBTE, NCCE, WAEC, NECO, IJMB and JAMB curricula.
History and International Studies · 400 Level · Second Semester
HIS 402 Economic History of Nigeria in the 20th Century is a 400 Level course in the History and International Studies department, taught in the Second Semester. On La-Net Hub you can watch all 8 recorded lectures for free, grouped into 8 series, read the course lecture note online or download it as a PDF, and test yourself with practice questions.
The colonial foundation of Nigeria’s economy was established during British rule, which shaped its structure to serve the interests of the colonial power rather than local development. The economy was oriented toward the extraction and export of raw materials such as palm oil, cocoa, groundnuts, and later minerals, while Nigeria imported manufactured goods from Britain. Colonial policies introduced cash crop production, modern transportation systems like railways and ports to facilitate trade, and a monetary system that integrated Nigeria into the global capitalist economy. However, these developments also led to regional economic specialization, dependence on exports, and limited industrial growth, laying a foundation of economic imbalance and dependency that has continued to influence Nigeria’s economic challenges after independence.
Urban growth and infrastructure development refer to the expansion of cities and the improvement of basic systems that support urban life, such as transportation, housing, water supply, electricity, and communication networks. As populations increase and people migrate to urban areas in search of better opportunities, cities must adapt by expanding physical infrastructure and services to meet growing demands. Effective infrastructure development enhances economic activities, improves living standards, and promotes sustainable urban environments, while inadequate planning can lead to challenges like overcrowding, traffic congestion, and the growth of informal settlements. Overall, the relationship between urban growth and infrastructure development is crucial for ensuring balanced and sustainable city development.
