Reasons for the European Activities: by keypoint They wanted colonies in Africa. They wanted to introduce foreign religion in Africa To bring technologies and develop Africa. They equally needed an alternative route to India through the West African Coast. For commercial purposes. Others are Viewing: Early European Contacts With The coastal States The Impacts of European Contact on Nigerians THE IMPACT OF GEOGRAPHY ON HUMAN ACTIVITIES ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES AND INTER GROUP RELATIONS THE ITEMS INVOLVED IN THE TRANS-SAHARAN TRADE: The coming of Islam and it’s effect on Borno and Hausa States The Effects of Islam on Borno and Hausa