British colonial influence becomes more concentrated during the 19th century. Growing economic involvement, particularly in the export of palm oil, leads to the annexation of the port of Lagos in 1861. The Royal Niger Company establishes and expands political and economic administration until transferring authority to the crown in 1900. Protectorates are established in North, South, and East. Britain formally establishes the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria in 1914 under the governorship of Sir Frederick Lugard. Read More...
David Mark Rubenstein net worth is
$3 BillionDavid Mark Rubenstein Wiki BiographyDavid Mark Rubenstein, born on the 11th of August, 1949, is an American lawyer, businessman, and philanthropist, probably best known as the co-founder of private equity firm The Carlyle Group and recognised worldwide for his various philanthropic works.
So how much is Rubenstein’s net worth? As of early 2016, it is reported by sources to be $3 billion, gained mostly from the success of his firm, and his long career in the field of law and working in the White House. Read More...
Most Wanted/ShutterstockThe late Forrest Fenn (pictured) never disclosed the name of the man who found his treasureA man has come forward to say he is the anonymous finder of a treasure trove worth more than $1m (£748,000).
Earlier this year, antiquities collector Forrest Fenn confirmed the discovery of the bronze chest he hid in the Rocky Mountains more than a decade ago.
Now, Jack Stuef - a 32-year-old from Michigan - has revealed himself as its finder. Read More...
