Old Ikoyi park in Lagos
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.
Here are 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. A man and a lady on a motorcycle in Lagos Nigeria (1969)
2. Ben Ekanem’s equestrian statue of Queen Amina- National Theatre Lagos, (1980)
3. Fulani milkmaids (1960’s-1970’s)
4. Hair braiding in Nigeria. (1960)
5. Igbo soldier during the Nigerian civil war, (November, 1968)
6. Ikorodu expressway, Lagos (1970’s)
7. Lagos airport – Fokker FK27 BOAC and shell tanker Fokker (1960’s)
8. Nigeria leaders those days in the National Assembly
9. Old Carter bridge Lagos
10. When Queen Elizabeth met her people – Nigerians (1950’s)
11. The Lagos – Kaduna railway (1936)
12. The Lagos railway (1900’s)
13. Old transportation system in Nigeria
14. Independence fountain on the main road leading into the city of Kaduna, Nigeria (1960’s)
15. Central bank of Nigeria, Lagos (1950’s)
Source: www.travelstart.com.ng
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