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Title:Alfred Moloney and His Strategies for Economic Development in Lagos Colony and Hinterland, 1886-1891
Author:Omosini, Olufemi
Year:1975
Periodical:Journal of the Historical Society of Nigeria
Volume:7
Issue:4
Period:June
Pages:657-672
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subjects:economic development
colonialism
History and Exploration
Abstract:Alfred Moloney was governor of Lagos colony from 1886 to 1891. Although he showed an unusual interest in economic affairs and in concrete developments projects, little is written about him Emphasis in this paper is not on Moloney's biography per se, but on the strategies he formulated to improve the economic position of Lagos colony at a period of trade depression. Notes, table.
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