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40 Old Photos That Will Show You How Times Have Changed In Nigeria by Sheriffusoro(m): 11:04am On Jan 27, 2018
Nigeria has grown to be Africa’s largest economy; the country has transformed from an unpretentious mishmash to a soaring capital in less than a century. You will be amazed at how Nigeria has changed throughout history, from economic growth, population growth, innovative government, oil and gas boom, transportation, real estate developments and revolutions. We look back at the history of Nigeria, we remember the good times and the bad times, we also look at the way people used to live and dress.

We present to you 40 old photos that will show you how times have changed in Nigeria. These stunning photos show the big difference between those days and now:
1. Independence Building and Lagos Harbour (1974
2. General View Of Historic Kano City (1950s)
3. When Queen Elizabeth met her people – Nigerians (1950s)
4. A view from Ikoyi Park, Lagos

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Re: 40 Old Photos That Will Show You How Times Have Changed In Nigeria by Ukeachu1(m): 11:10am On Jan 27, 2018
Just 4?
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5. A Nigerian chief with his family (1910)
6. Fulani Milkmaids (1960s-1970s)
7. Transportation in Nigeria
8. Igbo soldier during the Nigerian Civil War, (November, 1968)
9. Hair braiding in Nigeria. 1960
11. Old Carter bridge Lagos
12. Regiment of mounted armed guards in a procession during festival of Sallah in Katsina
13. A Yoruba woman in a traditional attire
14. A man and a lady on a motorcycle in Lagos Nigeria (1969)
15. Ben Ekanem’s equestrian Statue of Queen Amina- National Theatre Lagos, (1980)
16. African Visionary: Chief Festus Sam Okotie-Eboh – a Nigerian politician and former minister for finance (1919-1966)
17. A Nigerian chief with his family, 1910
18. Mary Slessor’s House in Calabar, Built in 1880.
19. CKC (Christ the king College), Onitsha. Central buildings, (1961)
CKC (Christ the king College), Onitsha. Central buildings, 1961)

20. Carter bridge street scene, Lagos Island (1950s)
Carter bridge street scene, Lagos Island 1950s. Published by Federal ministry of Information

21. Asaba-Onitsha ferry crossing (1959)
Asaba-Onitsha ferry crossing 1959

22. The main core of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife.
University of Ife - now OAU

23. Main Gate University of Ibadan, (1960)
Main Gate, University of Ibadan 1960s

24. The Lagos Railway (1900s)
25. Western House of Assembly, Ibadan (late 1950s)
Western House of Assembly, Ibadan

26. Independence Fountain on the main road leading into the city of Kaduna, Nigeria (1960s)
Independence Fountain on the main road leading into the city of Kaduna, Nigeria

27. Humuani Mosque, Lagos (1933)
Humuani Mosque, Lagos -1933

24. Nigeria Airways Fokker 28 at Calabar airport (1970s)
Nigeria Airways Fokker 28 at Calabar airport 1970s

25. The Niger at Jebba (1930)
Niger at Jebba in 1930

26. Gurara Waterfalls ( From an old postcard)
Gurara Waterfalls

27. Entrance to the Emir of Zarias Palace in Kaduna (1973)
Emir of Zarias Palace in Kaduna 1973

28. Lugard Memorial Hall , Kaduna (1960s.)
Lugard Memorial Hall , Kaduna

29. Emirs palace, Kano (1960)
Kano mosque 1960s

30. Chapel Of The Resurrection, University Of Ibadan (1960s)
Chapel Of The Resurrection, University Of Ibadan

31. Central bank of Nigeria, Lagos (1950s)
Central bank of Nigeria, Lagos

32. Barclays bank and Shell Petroleum buildings, Lagos (1960s-Early 1970s)
Barclays and Shell Petroleum Buildings, Lagos

33. University College Hospital, Ibadan (1960s)
University College Hospital, Ibadan c1960s

34. The Lagos – Kaduna Railway (1936)
The Lagos - Kaduna railway. This picture was taken in 1936

35. General Post Office, Lagos (1973)
General Post Office, Lagos 1973

36. Mapo Hall, Mapo Hill Ibadan (1975)
Mapo Hall, Mapo Hill Ibadan

37. The London and Kano trading company, Lagos (1960s)
The London and Kano trading company, Lagos

38. Ikorodu expressway, Lagos (1970s)
Ikorodu expressway, Lagos 1970s

39. Lagos Airport – Fokker FK27 BOAC and Shell Tanker Fokker (1960s)
Lagos Airport

40. Ibadan, Capital and Seat of Government, Western Nigeria (1968)

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Re: 40 Old Photos That Will Show You How Times Have Changed In Nigeria by HausaOverlord: 11:13am On Jan 27, 2018
This shiit looks like fp material
Re: 40 Old Photos That Will Show You How Times Have Changed In Nigeria by Sheriffusoro(m): 11:14am On Jan 27, 2018
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Re: 40 Old Photos That Will Show You How Times Have Changed In Nigeria by Sheriffusoro(m): 11:23am On Jan 27, 2018
Can't post more,network's bad
Ukeachu1:
Just 4?
Re: 40 Old Photos That Will Show You How Times Have Changed In Nigeria by Sheriffusoro(m): 11:24am On Jan 27, 2018
Yeah bro
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This shiit looks like fp material
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Re: 40 Old Photos That Will Show You How Times Have Changed In Nigeria by Sheriffusoro(m): 11:28am On Jan 27, 2018
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Re: 40 Old Photos That Will Show You How Times Have Changed In Nigeria by naijareferee: 11:28am On Jan 27, 2018
The oldies better than the chaos of today
Re: 40 Old Photos That Will Show You How Times Have Changed In Nigeria by Sheriffusoro(m): 11:29am On Jan 27, 2018
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Re: 40 Old Photos That Will Show You How Times Have Changed In Nigeria by Sheriffusoro(m): 11:41am On Jan 27, 2018
Nigeria has changed beyond recognition, these photos has transformed Nigeria into the country we know today.
Re: 40 Old Photos That Will Show You How Times Have Changed In Nigeria by AlphaTaikun: 10:27am On Apr 07, 2022
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5. A Nigerian chief with his family (1910)
6. Fulani Milkmaids (1960s-1970s)
7. Transportation in Nigeria
8. Ibo soldier during the Nigerian Civil War, (November, 1968)
9. Hair braiding in Nigeria. 1960
11. Old Carter bridge Lagos
12. Regiment of mounted armed guards in a procession during festival of Sallah in Katsina
13. A Yoruba woman in a traditional attire
14. A man and a lady on a motorcycle in Lagos Nigeria (1969)
15. Ben Ekanem’s equestrian Statue of Queen Amina- National Theatre Lagos, (1980)
16. African Visionary: Chief Festus Sam Okotie-Eboh – a Nigerian politician and former minister for finance (1919-1966)
17. A Nigerian chief with his family, 1910
18. Mary Slessor’s House in Calabar, Built in 1880.
19. CKC (Christ the king College), Onitsha. Central buildings, (1961)
CKC (Christ the king College), Onitsha. Central buildings, 1961)

20. Carter bridge street scene, Lagos Island (1950s)
Carter bridge street scene, Lagos Island 1950s. Published by Federal ministry of Information

21. Asaba-Onitsha ferry crossing (1959)
Asaba-Onitsha ferry crossing 1959

22. The main core of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife.
University of Ife - now OAU

23. Main Gate University of Ibadan, (1960)
Main Gate, University of Ibadan 1960s

24. The Lagos Railway (1900s)
25. Western House of Assembly, Ibadan (late 1950s)
Western House of Assembly, Ibadan

26. Independence Fountain on the main road leading into the city of Kaduna, Nigeria (1960s)
Independence Fountain on the main road leading into the city of Kaduna, Nigeria

27. Humuani Mosque, Lagos (1933)
Humuani Mosque, Lagos -1933

24. Nigeria Airways Fokker 28 at Calabar airport (1970s)
Nigeria Airways Fokker 28 at Calabar airport 1970s

25. The Niger at Jebba (1930)
Niger at Jebba in 1930

26. Gurara Waterfalls ( From an old postcard)
Gurara Waterfalls

27. Entrance to the Emir of Zarias Palace in Kaduna (1973)
Emir of Zarias Palace in Kaduna 1973

28. Lugard Memorial Hall , Kaduna (1960s.)
Lugard Memorial Hall , Kaduna

29. Emirs palace, Kano (1960)
Kano mosque 1960s

30. Chapel Of The Resurrection, University Of Ibadan (1960s)
Chapel Of The Resurrection, University Of Ibadan

31. Central bank of Nigeria, Lagos (1950s)
Central bank of Nigeria, Lagos

32. Barclays bank and Shell Petroleum buildings, Lagos (1960s-Early 1970s)
Barclays and Shell Petroleum Buildings, Lagos

33. University College Hospital, Ibadan (1960s)
University College Hospital, Ibadan c1960s

34. The Lagos – Kaduna Railway (1936)
The Lagos - Kaduna railway. This picture was taken in 1936

35. General Post Office, Lagos (1973)
General Post Office, Lagos 1973

36. Mapo Hall, Mapo Hill Ibadan (1975)
Mapo Hall, Mapo Hill Ibadan

37. The London and Kano trading company, Lagos (1960s)
The London and Kano trading company, Lagos

38. Ikorodu expressway, Lagos (1970s)
Ikorodu expressway, Lagos 1970s

39. Lagos Airport – Fokker FK27 BOAC and Shell Tanker Fokker (1960s)
Lagos Airport

40. Ibadan, Capital and Seat of Government, Western Nigeria (1968)
Re: 40 Old Photos That Will Show You How Times Have Changed In Nigeria by AlphaTaikun: 10:33am On Apr 07, 2022
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#39. Mad cool...
BOAC Fokker-27 in Lagos (1960s).
A shimmering beauty.

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