19th Century
| Year | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | The conquest of Southern Nigeria by the British began. | |
| 1900 | The Sokoto Caliphate was established through jihad. | |
| The Sokoto Caliphate went to war against the Yoruba states. | ||
| Christian missionary activity began in Southern Nigeria. |
Read more about this topic: Timeline Of Nigerian History