Nigeria is one of the largest countries in West Africa. Spanning over nine hundred thousand square kilometers. It is the most populated country in all of Africa and among the top most populated countries in the world. Nigeria shares borders with Chad, Niger, Benin, and Cameroon. Nigeria has 36 states and each state is further … Read more
Nigeria is a country running a democratic multi-party system. The county has always been politically woke even before the declaration of independence in 1960 – the first political party being formed years before clearly justifies the fact. Taking advantage of the Clifford Constitution in 1914, the first political party was formed by Hebert Macaulay in … Read more
Federalism is a system of government where power is shared between the central government and component region, such that each level exercises its power independently, without interference from the other. The word “Federalism” was coined from the Latin word “Foedus”, meaning “treaty, pact or covenant – which means a simple league or inter-governmental relationship between … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria gives some amounts of money – called the federal allocation – to the 36 states of the federation every month. States can decide to use this allocation to pay salaries, execute capital projects, or do some other things. This money that is being shared accrues to the Federal Government from … Read more
The major purpose of a local government is to bring federal and state governance closer to the citizens in different locations across a country. Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation with about 200 million people distributed across 36 states and 774 local government areas. With the number of states Nigeria has, it’s expected that some … Read more
Nigeria is considered the giant of Africa and that’s not just because it has the largest population in Africa but also due to its economic growth and military might. Talking about military might, the country boasts of an active Army, Navy, and Airforce with both men and women serving in top positions. The Nigerian Navy … Read more
Britain had several colonies in West Africa, and Nigeria was one of them. In 1901, Nigeria became a British protectorate, however, Britain had already colonized Nigeria as far back as 1884, and it lasted until 1960 when Nigeria gained its independence. Why Did Britain Colonize Nigeria? The reason for British colonization was their desire to … Read more
Biafra used to be a sovereign state that seceded from Nigeria. However, it is now a part of Nigeria but the spirit of Biafrans is still alive. They’re now under the umbrella of IPOB with the aim of making Biafra a sovereign state again. Why Does Biafra Want to Separate from Nigeria? IPOB has stated … Read more
Being called “giant” in this context means Nigeria is a superpower. This word can be broken down to mean importance, eminence, power, and of great size. Why Is Nigeria Called The Giant of Africa? What makes Nigeria the Giant of Africa is how Nigeria became one of the most influential nations in Africa back in … Read more
Nigeria is a well-known country in African due to the different actions it has taken in the past for the betterment of the African continent. It is referred to as the “giant of Africa” because of its influence in the affairs of other African nations. Why Is Nigeria Important to Africa? Several first-world countries have … Read more
A failed state is one with a weak central power that has no authority over its people, such as the inability to raise taxes or perform other mundane activities. Is Nigeria Really a Failed State? No, Nigeria isn’t a failed state, not yet. By definition, a failed state is one whose economic and political system … Read more
Nigeria as a Federation was granted Independence on the 1st of October 1960. The Country gained Her Independence under a constitution that provided for a substantial measure of self-government, and a parliamentary system of government for the country’s three regions. Before the country’s Independence, several motions were moved by notable Heroes to instigate the country’s … Read more