Nigeria

Niger Delta

Swampland in the south full of arable land and different ethnic groups. The main source of Nigeria’s oil, damaged by pollution and oil drilling

Sokoto Caliphate (1808)

First formal government in Nigeria, brought together different ethnic groups.

First Republic (1960)

First attempt at a n independent Nigerian government. Came immediately after Nigeria gained independence from the UK. It industrialized, increased export power, and began to drill for oil.

Federal Military Government

Government created against the First Republic, split Nigeria up into federal states and transitioned the economy into oil exports.

Federal Executive Council

President’s cabinet in Nigeria. President must appoint members from each state to avoid favoritism.

Federal Character Principle

Political standard that there has to be an even spread of ministers from each state in the FEC and the two houses of legislature. Keeps ethnic conflict somewhat at bay.

National Assembly

Bicamerial legislation, made up of the House and Senate. Historically functions as a rubber stamp.

House of Representatives

Lower house of the National Assembly. 360 seats, SMD’s and 4 year terms

Senate

Upper house of the National Assembly. 109 seats with 3 seats per state, 4 year terms

Zoning

Nigerian presidential candidates alternative every two terms between Northern Muslim and Southern Cristian. Creates balance between the two demographics.

Derivation Formula

Nigerian government determines what percent of oil goes to local and state governments. States believe they are entitled to more than their usual share.

Peoples Democratic Party

political party that represents the northern hausa

All People’s Party

represents eastern Igbo

Alliance for Democracy

represents western yoruba

All Progressives Congress

Tinubu’s party

Movement for the Survival of of Ogoni people

Ken Saro-Wiwa’s organization that protested oil exploitation and mistreatment of the Ogoni peoples