The system of administration introduced by Lord Lugard was known as: (A) Direct Rule (B) Indirect Rule (C) Military Rule (D) Traditional Rule.

Here are the answers to the questions:

21. Which European country first established formal colonial rule in Nigeria?

    • A) Britain

22. The annexation of Lagos in 1861 was done through which agreement?

    • A) Treaty of Cession

23. Which organization was responsible for governing southern Nigeria before formal colonial administration?

    • C) Royal Niger Company

24. The Royal Niger Company was headed by:

    • B) Sir George Goldie

25. The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was important because it:

    • A) Divided Africa among European powers

26. British conquest of Northern Nigeria was completed by:

    • B) 1900

27. The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates of Nigeria took place in:

    • B) 1914

28. The main reason for the amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914 was:

    • D) Economic reasons

29. The person who amalgamated Nigeria in 1914 was:

    • C) Lord Lugard

30. The first capital of colonial Nigeria was:

    • B) Lagos

31. The system of administration introduced by Lord Lugard was known as:

    • B) Indirect rule