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jul 1, 1886 - Charter given to Royal Niger Company 1886

Description:

Formed in 1879 as the United African Company by George Goldie, renamed to National African Company in 1881. Had a monopoly over collection of palm oil (beneficial as an industrial lubricant and for soap manufacture).

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jul 1, 1886
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~ 139 years ago