A brief look at our national debt history would show that when Nigeria first transitioned from military to civilian rule in 1979, General Olusegun Obasanjo left the country's public foreign debt at $3.744 billion. ... slough of …
All public archives should be made available to the public 25 years after their creation unless the creating agency chooses to keep them classified. Federal Ministry of Information and National …
Nigeria is bordered to the north by Niger, to the east by Chad and Cameroon, to the south by the Gulf of Guinea of the Atlantic Ocean, and to the west by Benin.Nigeria is not only large in area—larger than the U.S. state of Texas—but also Africa's most populous country.. Relief. In general, the topography of Nigeria consists of plains in the north and south …
Location. Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation: Department of National Archives of Nigeria, Radio House, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria.
Nigeria gained its independence on 1st October 1960. The powers of the Auditor-General were laid out in the Constitution of the Federation of Nigeria, 1963 when it provided that: 1. There shall be a Director of Audit for the Federation, whose office shall be an office in …
Early states and societies, 9,000 BCE-1500 CE -- Slavery, state and society, c. 1500-c. 1800 -- Political and economic transformations in the nineteenth century -- Transition to British colonial rule, 1850-1903 -- Colonial society to 1929 -- Nationalist movements and independence, 1929-1960 -- Instability and civil war, 1960-1970 -- Oil, state ...
The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Nigeria in 1960, following Nigeria's independence from the United Kingdom. Nigeria is the largest economy and most populous country in Africa. In the 2015 presidential elections, for the first time in the country's history, an opposition party won the presidency and control of the National ...
A survey of notable events and people in the history of Nigeria. The country, located on the Atlantic coast in western Africa, has a diverse population and is home to some 250 ethnic groups, and hundreds of …
U.S. Recognition of Nigerian Independence, 1960. The United States recognized the Federation of Nigeria on October 1, 1960, in a congratulatory message from Secretary of State Christian …
The history of Nigeria's criminal justice system dates back to the colonization of the country in the late 1800s by Europeans, who introduced imprisonment based on their own correctional systems. Some of the events that influenced the development of Nigeria's criminal justice system include the British occupation of the country, the Nigeria ...
Nnamdi Azikiwe was president during the first republic. He occupied the office from October 1 st 1963 till January 16, 1966. He won the election under the umbrella of the National Council of Nigeria and Cameroun.
Introduction 1. Early states and societies, 9,000 BCE-1500 CE 2. Slavery, state and society, c.1500-c. 1800 3. Political and economic transformations in the nineteenth century 4. Transition to British colonial rule, 1850-1903 5. Colonial society to 1929 6. Nationalist movements and independence, 1929-60 7. Instability and civil war, 1960-70 8. Oil, state, and society, 1970-83 …
Nigeria contains more historic cultures and empires than any other other nation in Africa. They date back as far as the 5th century BC, when communities living around the southern slopes of the Jos plateau make wonderfully expressive terracotta figures - in a tradition known now as the Nok culture, from the Nigerian village where these sculptures are first unearthed.
interests. The history of elections in Nigeria can be traced to the advent of colonial rule when the first elections were held in Lagos in 1920 and the first general elections were held in 1923. By 1999 at the return of civilian rule, Nigeria had been ruled by military regimes for 29 of its first 39 years of independence.
Nigeria, a major oil producer, is rich in other energy sources. These include wood, coal, gas, tar sands, and hydro power. Although oil has been the most popular, some other energy sources have a longer history. This article discusses the historical trends in the production and utilization of Nigerian energy sources. Wood has the longest history.
He was one of the longest-serving military rulers in Nigeria's history, and his tenure in office was marked by significant political, economic, and social changes. Early Life and Career. Gowon was born on October 19, 1934, …
Before the creation of "Nigeria," states and empires rose and fell, and complex religions and cultures developed and flourished, all of which are historically significant and which have …
Nigeria today is marked by the emergence in various epochs of civilisations, kingdoms, states and empires, as well as a caliphate and colonial rule, before the founding of the Nigeria Nation-State in 1914 and its subsequent independence …
The origin of Electoral bodies in Nigeria can be traced to the period before Independence when the Electoral Commission of Nigeria (ECN) was established to conduct 1959 elections. The Federal Electoral Commission (FEC), established in 1960 conducted the immediate post-independence federal and regional elections of 1964 and 1965 respectively.
The history of the Post in Nigeria dates back to 19th century. The first post office was established by the British Colonial Masters in 1852. It was considered to be a part of the British postal ...
history.state.gov 3.0 shell Menu Menu. Home; Historical Documents. Foreign Relations of the United States ... Nigeria. Name Locale Remarks Date; Jimmy Carter: Lagos: ... Office of the Historian, Foreign Service Institute United States Department of State. [email protected]. Phone: 202-955-0200 . Fax: 202-955-0268 ...
Nigeria - Colonial History, Economy, People: After the British government assumed direct control of the Royal Niger Company's territories, the northern areas were renamed the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria, and the land in the Niger delta and along the lower reaches of the river was added to the Niger Coast Protectorate, which was renamed the Protectorate of …
Senior Office's Contacts ; PROs Contacts ; History of the Nigeria Police Force. ... The Nigeria Police Force is the principal law enforcement agency in the country. Nigeria Police was first established in 1820. A 1200-member armed paramilitary Hausa Constabulary was set up. A similar Force was formed in Calabar in 1894 and named "The Niger ...
The third President was Mr. E.O. Amba, the coordinating director of the Federal Office of Statistics in Lagos. He was President from 1987 to 1989.  The fourth President was Dr. E.O. Akinifesi, a Director of Statistics at the Central Bank of Nigeria. He was President from 1989 to 1991. Â
Nigeria contains more historic cultures and empires than any other other nation in Africa. They date back as far as the 5th century BC, when communities living around the southern slopes of …
He occupied the office from October 1 st 1963 till January 16, 1966. He won the election under the umbrella of the National Council of Nigeria and Cameroun. ... and he was military president till 1993 when he "stepped aside" after nullifying the fairest and freest election in Nigeria's history.
The history of Nigeria show cases a rich Cultural heritage. The earliest of this heritage is the Nok culture, which flourished extensively in the western part of Jos Plateau in Northern part of Nigeria between 900 BC and AD 200. ... Visit our office at the location below, contact us through our official phone number or send us an email. Tafawa ...
The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation serves as the Federal outfit responsible for the dissemination of essential and vital information which will enhance and …
Nigerian Press Council is established by CAP N128 to promote high professional standards for the Nigeria Press. Services. Adjudication of Complaints; ... Head Office Block C 8TH Floor C807-C816, Head of Service Federal Secretariat, Abuja, Nigeria ... History. Nigerian Press Council is established by CAP N128 to promote high professional ...
HISTORY OF NIGERIAN CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTRODUCTION: The importance of a constitution in any given society cannot be overemphasized. The constitution, in Nigeria's situation, is the supreme law of the land which all acts of individuals and of parliament must not contravene. ... On assuming office in 1919, Sir Hugh Clifford, the ...
Here is a comprehensive list of all Nigerian presidents from 1960 till date and how their momentous choices have shaped Nigeria's presidential history. ... He later returned to civilian office, serving as Nigeria's democratically elected President from 1999 to 2007, as previously mentioned. 13. President Shehu Shagari (1 October 1979 to 31 ...
Bola Tinubu (born March 29, 1952, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria, now Nigeria) is a Nigerian accountant and politician who has been president of Nigeria since 2023. Personal life, education, and career. Many of …
978-0-521-86294-3 - A History of Nigeria Toyin Falola and Matthew M. Heaton Frontmatter More information. 1807 British abolition of the slave trade. Although the trade in slaves continues from southern Nigerian ports for another forty years, trade in palm oil and other forms ...