40 Old Photos That Will Show You How Times Have Changed In Nigeria

Nigeria has grown to be Africans 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. Continue...


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

5. A Nigerian chief with his family (1910)

6. Fulani Milk maids (1960s-1970s)

7. Transportation in Nigeria

8. Igbo soldier during the Nigerian Civil War, (November, 1968)