When was the island and port of Lagos, part of what is now the most populous city in Africa, ceded to Great Britain?

Question

AJune 1882

BFebruary 1840

CDecember 1899

DAugust 1861

Select from the options above.

Correct Option: 4  

Explanation:
August 1861
Great Britain wanted the area in particular the port, which was key to slave trading, as part of their campaign to eradicate the trade. Nigeria, including Lagos of which it is the capital, was declared independent of the UK in 1960.