- In the late 19th century, Britain secured the acquisition of Nigeria for 865,000 from the Royal Niger Company, driven by fierce competition for palm oil
- Key native figures like Jaja of Opobo and King Koko of Nembe resisted the monopolistic control imposed by the British
- The Brass Oil War and subsequent public backlash led to the revocation of the Royal Niger Company’s charter, solidifying British colonial rule over Nigeria
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