NATIONAL library of Nigeria2024-02-012024-02-012023https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/1096This is the picture of the event of the amalgamation of Nigeria 1914. In 1914, Southern Nigeria was joined with Northern Nigeria Protectorate to form the single colony of Nigeria. The unification was done for economic reasons and the colonial administration sought to use the budget surpluses in Southern Nigeria to offset this deficit. What are the reasons for the amalgamation? Why Amalgamate? To acquire cash resources. Eliminate competition. Tax savings. Economies of large scale operations. Increase shareholders value. To reduce the degree of risk by diversification. Managerial effectiveness. To achieve growth and gain financially.Picture of the event of the amalgamation of Nigeria 1914.enImage