Colonial Nigeria Map: Northern & Southern Protectorates and Lagos Colony #2043526 (License: Personal Use)

The map depicts Nigeria’s territorial organization during the British colonial period, with the large green area representing the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria, the blue region as the Protectorate of Southern Nigeria, and the pink enclave as the Colony and Protectorate of Lagos. Thin black lines indicate major rivers like the Niger and Benue, which shaped administrative boundaries and trade routes. The divisions reflect political and ethnic complexities that influenced post-colonial governance.

Used on educational, historical, or governmental web pages discussing Nigerian colonial history, independence, or administrative evolution; targets students, researchers, and history enthusiasts seeking visual context for early 20th-century West Africa.