This collection of internet sources provides access to sites
that provide genealogy and family history resources for Nigeria
including genealogical societies, African surnames, biographies
of significant figures, etc.
Although selective, inclusion of a site by no means constitutes
endorsement by either the African and Middle Eastern Division
or the Area Studies Directorate of the Library of Congress. Every
source listed here was successfully tested before being added
to the list. Users, however, should be aware that a successful
connection may sometimes require several attempts.
For Library of Congress contact information and additional
research and bibliographic materials on Nigeria consult the Library’s
African Section Nigeria Country Web page.
Abuja City.com (http://www.abujacity.com)
Site provides photographs of emirs and sultans of northern Nigeria.
Almanach de Bruxelles - Nigerian (http://www.almanach.be)
Site provides information on the royal genealogy of Nigeria
Kanem, Borno and the Hausa Kingdoms (http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Classroom/9912/kanemhausa.html)
Site provides information on two prominent kingdom states in Nigeria.
Nigeria - The World GenWeb Project (http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Engawgw/)
‘Information about the genealogy and local history of Nigeria’
Ogboli-Edwe (http://www.aghadiuno.com/ogbolieke/)
Site provides a genealogical tree of Onitsha village.
Olaudah Equiano (http://www.brycchancarey.com/equiano/)
‘Links and web resources which discuss The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa the African (1789) a strongly abolitionist autobiography written by a slave captured in Nigeria when he was a boy of 11. Sold into slavery, Olaudah Equiano later acquired his freedom.
Urhobo Historical Society (http://www.waado.org)
‘An extensive collection of popular and scholarly historical summaries, images from art exhibits, and information about the Urhobo Historical Society and about Urhobo communities in Nigeria and elsewhere’.
West Africa Chronologies (http://www.hostkingdom.net/westafr.html)
Site provides historical information on heriditary leaders of Nigerian kingdom states.
Who's Who of Nigerians in America (http://www.nigeriansinamerica.com)
The World BanWeb Project (http://www.rootsweb.com/ngawgw)
Site provides information about the genealogy and local history of Nigeria.
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