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Question 8
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(a)State two provisions of the charter of the Royal Niger
Company.
(b)Highlight three activities of the Royal Niger Company. |
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In (b), the following points were expected:
(i)the company acquired territories for the colonial government and thus
prevented the French and Germans from gaining control of Northern
Nigeria;
(ii) the company imposed trade tax on those who obtained trading license;
(iii)raised an armed force;
(iv)treaties were signed with Nigerian Chiefs;
(v)established Court of Justice. |
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