Which chartered commercial company, founded by Sir George Taubman Goldie, was granted a royal charter in 1886 to administer territories along the Niger and Benue rivers on behalf of Britain?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. the Royal Niger Company
- Step 1: Goldie amalgamated competing British trading firms into the National African Company, which received a royal charter in 1886 as the Royal Niger Company. Step 2. The company maintained a private constabulary, signed commercial treaties with emirs and chiefs, and administered river trade until its charter was revoked on 31 December 1899. Answer: the Royal Niger Company. Why not the others: British East India operated in Asia; African Steamship was Elder Dempster's shipping line; UAC formed in 1929 from later commercial mergers.
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