How The Naira Changed Nigeria

The naira was introduced in 1973, but the story of how it came to be began more than six decades earlier. In the second episode of The Archivist, Mariam traces the history of Nigeria's currency, from its colonial origins to the birth of the naira and its journey into the 21st century. Subscribe to The Archivist:    / @thearchiviststories   The Archivist is Archivi.ng’s storytelling and sensemaking arm. We use archival research to explore the events, decisions, and systems that continue to affect Nigeria today. Follow Archivi.ng Instagram:   / startarchiving   Twitter: https://x.com/StartArchiving