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How Nigeria Got Its Name: A Hidden History!
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Did you know that Nigeria was not named by a Nigerian?The name "Nigeria" was coined in 1897 by Flora Shaw, a British journalist. She suggested the name in an article for The Times newspaper, drawing inspiration from the mighty Niger River.At the time, the region was divided into separate British territories and was not yet one country. Years later, Flora Shaw married Lord Frederick Lugard, the British colonial administrator who oversaw the 1914 amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates, forming what became modern Nigeria. Today, the name "Nigeria" is recognized around the world, but its origin is a reminder
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