By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst

“The British Empire did not simply rule Nigeria—it rewired it, embedding its logic into the economy, the law, the classroom, and the imagination.”

Executive Summary

The Long Shadow of Empire and the Urgent Call for Decolonization

This 12-part series unpacks the deep, systemic, and enduring exploitation of Nigeria by the British Empire—revealing a history not of reluctant rule, but of deliberate conquest, control, and resource extraction. From the initial economic footholds of the Royal Niger Company to the violent annexation of sovereign kingdoms like Benin and Sokoto, …