Explanation:
The pre colonial rule of Nigeria lies between 1500 to 1800. During this period, Nigeria was dominated and ruled by different West African empires.
During the pre-colonial stage, Nigeria was under the rulership of both centralized states and decentralized states.
Upto 1900, many parts of NIgeria were under Centralized states. Few examples are:
1. Kanem-Bornu
2. Hausa land
3. Jukun land
4. Nupe land
5. Yoruba land
6. Edo land
7. the Jihadist
8. BasorunGaha of the Oyo Empire
9. Obas’ of Benin
10. The Kanuri
