The first business man to deposit money into a Nigerian bank.
Saving money in the olden days was quite a task for wealthy
individuals as they had to conceal millions of coins and other
valuables in large rooms, silos, underground chambers or
whatever method of saving they had to deploy to save money.
When Bank of British West Africa presently known as First Bank of
Nigeria came into the country, they opened a few branches in notable business zones across the country. In 1929,they opened a major branch at Kano state Nigeria and of the first major deposits was made by Alhaji Alhassan Dantata, who happens to be the grandfather to Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. Alhaji Alhassan Dantata deposited 20 camel loads of silver coins on the same day to the Bank of British West Africa. He was the richest man in Africa when he was alive and his wealth was largely due to his smart investments in Real estates and Agriculture.
Did you know? The Igala War Helmet .
During wars in ancient times, warriors were dressed in different
war regalia full of different talismans and charms that were
considered effective in fighting against the enemies and acting as
strong Bulletproof vest and vices for teleportation and levitating,
disappearing or transforming Into wild beasts as at when needed.
Before the adoption of British war helmets the indigenous Igala
people of Benue state Nigeria who were known for their
excellence in traditional charms were thee first to invent a war
helmet that helped prevent attacks by the enemies. When these
war helmets were worn, Igala warriors could transform into wild animals like bears, Lions, Leopards and even snakes.
As powerful as this war tool was, British Colonial thieves it was seized by who took them and kept them on display as archives at the British Museum.
