Nigeria's history is deeply intertwined with its ancient kingdoms. These ancient kingdoms, many of which still exist today, played crucial roles in shaping the country’s cultural, political, and ...

In the early 1950s, as Nigeria approached independence from Great Britain, a vibrant literary culture developed in the vast and lively market of Onitsha, a city on the eastern bank of the Niger River.

Malik Afegbua is a Nigerian filmmaker using AI to preserve history for future generations by recording conversations with older generations. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz has more on the project.

From cowries to naira, explore the surprising journey of Nigeria’s currency and the stories behind its evolution. Once upon a time, manilas, beads, salt, and cowries were the major forms of legal ...

The Federal Government has officially reinstated Nigerian History as a compulsory subject in the basic education curriculum. The policy move aims to promote national identity, unity, patriotism, and ...