Nigeria Clean Notes

Ethnic Groups

Diverse cultural communities such as the Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, and others that make up the Nigerian population.

Colonialism

The period when European powers, particularly the British, controlled and influenced Nigeria's political and economic systems.

Military Rule

Periods in Nigeria's history when the government was controlled by the military rather than civilian authorities.

Corruption

Widespread dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, leading to a lack of transparency and accountability.

North/South and Muslim/Christian Divide

Social and religious divisions that have influenced Nigerian politics and society.

Emirs

Government leaders in Northern Nigeria who also hold religious authority, particularly in the Hausa community.

Divine Kingship

A system of government based on royalty and spiritual authority, prevalent among the Yoruba people in Nigeria.

Stateless Government

A political system where there is no centralized authority, as seen in the traditional Igbo governance structure.

Berlin Conference of 1884

A meeting where European powers divided Africa, leading to British control over the area known as Nigeria.

#bringbackourgirls

Movement created in response to the kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in Chibok in 2014.

Presidential Election 2015

Election where Muhammadu Buhari won with 53.96% of the vote against Goodluck Jonathan and Nuhu Ribadu.

Government of Nigeria

Established by the 1999 Constitution, a presidential federal system with separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism.

Powers of the President

Includes signing or vetoing bills, appointing officials, calling emergency sessions, and more.

National Assembly

Bicameral legislature consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate in Nigeria.

Judicial Branch

Divided into federal and state systems, with the Supreme Court as the court of last resort.

Elections in Nigeria

Conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, featuring presidential, House of Representatives, and Senate elections.

Political Parties in Nigeria

All Progressives Congress (APC) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are prominent, with different support bases.

Economy in Nigeria

Mixed-market economy heavily reliant on the oil industry, with economic liberalization, privatization, and foreign direct investment.

Political Culture in Nigeria

Characterized by corruption, hierarchical relationships, patrimonialism, and loyalty pyramid structures.