Which of the following made the earliest contact with the Nigerian society?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Government - 2007 Subject: Government

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Which of the following made the earliest contact with the Nigerian society?
Answer Details
The Portuguese made the earliest contact with the Nigerian society. When the Portuguese explorer, Ruy de Sequeira, arrived at the Benin Empire in 1472, it marked the beginning of European contact with Nigeria. The Portuguese established trade relations with the people of Benin, exchanging European goods like guns, alcohol, and textiles for ivory, pepper, and slaves.

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