Nigeria’s Book of Firsts as a guide to the landmarks in Nigerian political, economic, social, and cultural history This reference and bibliographical book; aims to provide an accessible and comprehensive history for the general reader, as well as encouraging a sense of pride and national consciousness, and patriotism among Nigerians.
Nigeria’s Book of Firsts begins with events following the first official visit to Nigeria by a British monarch, touching on achievements such as establishing the first insurance company in the country, and the first win by a world junior cruiserweight boxing champion. It covers a wide range of information from details on the first female Nigerian Professor, the first "Made in Nigeria" computer, to the first face to appear on a Nigerian TV screen, Nigeria's first recorded Quintuplets, and the 1st Nigeria to preside over the United Nations General Assembly