A lot of us must have observed that we have some Arabic inscriptions on our Naira notes. Quite a number of persons have asked the question Is Nigeria a Muslim Nation? The answer is a categorical NO. Nigeria is not a Muslim Nation, The reason we have Arabic inscriptions on our Naira is as a result of our history. As we all know Nigeria was colonized by The British. The first Paper Currency to be used in Nigeria was The West African Pound it was introduced in 1912 and it had Arabic inscriptions on it. Again Nigeria was under the control of Lord Luguard who had spent a lot of time in Northern Nigeria: He was the first commander of the West African frontier force 1897-99 High commissioner of northern Nigeria 1899-1906 Governor of the protectorates of Northern and southern Nigeria 1912-1914 1st governor general of post-amalgamation Nigeria 1914-1919. Why Hausa? The Hausa language is spoken throughout West Africa ie Nigeria, Niger, Benin Togo Ghana. Ivory coast etc It is the most popular...