In what year was Lagos no longer referred to as a colony until?

The question asks for the year Lagos was not called a colony until. This implies the year it officially became recognized or administered as a distinct colony. Step 1: Recall the historical context of Lagos's colonial status. Lagos was formally annexed by the British and declared a colony in 1861. However, 1861 is not among the options. Step 2: Examine the administrative changes of Lagos as a colony. From 1861 to 1866, Lagos was administered as the Colony of Lagos*. From 1866 to 1874, it was incorporated into the British West Africa Settlements. From 1874 to 1886, it was administered as part of the Gold Coast Colony. During this period, while technically a British possession, it was not an independent colonial administration called "the Colony of Lagos." In 1886, Lagos was separated from the Gold Coast and re-established as a distinct Crown Colony, once again known as the Colony of Lagos*, with its own administration. Step 3: Interpret the question based on the options. Given that 1861 (the initial annexation) is not an option, the question likely refers to the year Lagos regained its status as a distinct, separately administered colony after being merged with other territories. Before 1886, it was part of larger administrative units and not referred to as a standalone "Colony of Lagos" in the same way it was after 1886. Therefore, it was not called a distinct colony until 1886. The final answer is D. 1886. That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.