Economic Effects Of Imperialism In Nigeria

Furtheremore, Imperialism damaged economies through draining wealth, primarily through excessive taxation. Notably, during British rule of Nigeria, under Frederick Lugard, the treasury was seperated from the emirs that governed the region in the North. Through this act, Britain collected ¼ and later ½ of all taxes in the North, draining money for public services (Colonization in Nigeria : Economic & Social Development). Subsequently, medical and educational services in the North were lesser than that of the South, causing disease and limiting education, hindering any economic development. As a direct result of British Imperialism, wealth drain and lack of public services lead to a damaged economy. Simliarly, in 1835, taxes were levied on Indian