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Features of the 1960 Independence Constitution of Nigeria
1960 Independence Constitution - The conference which became the last constitutional conference held before the attainment of Independence took place in London from September 29 to October 27, 1958.
Advantages & Disadvantages of MacPherson Constitution of 1951
Sir John Stuart MacPherson Constitution has the following advantages and disadvantages...
Merits & Demerits Of 1979 Constitution | 2nd Republic
The 1979 constitution "2nd republican constitutions" of the federal republic of Nigeria had the following advantages and disadvantages.
Collective Bargaining: Definition, Objective, Types, Pros & Cons
The International Labour Organization has defined collective bargaining as:
‘Negotiations about working conditions and terms of employment between an employer or group of employers on the one hand and one or more representatives of workers’ organizations on the other.’
Central Bank: Definition, Features, Functions & Examples
A Central Bank is a National Government owned apex financial institution which controls and supervises the entire monetary system of a country. It assists, directs and regulates the activities of other financial institutions to make them comply with government monetary and economic policies.
Difference Between Capitalism and Socialism
Capitalism may be defined as an economic system in which all or most means of production are owned and controlled by private individuals and in which the economic activity of the government is at a minimum while Socialism is an economic system where the state takes the major economic decisions through detailed planning. Countries that adopt this system do not believe in the efficacy of market forces.
Nigeria Civil War (1967 – 70) – Causes & Effects
The mid 1960s was a watershed in the political history of Nigeria as the country had to contend with several grave political crises. One of those political crises that almost led to the disintegration of the country was the civil war which began on 6th July, 1967 and formally ended on 15th January, 1970.
Nigeria Niger Delta Crisis | History, Causes & Effects
The Niger Delta refers to the area around the southern tributaries of River Niger and includes states such as Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and parts of Edo and Ondo states. The area is largely in habited by small ethnic groups, and this in itself creates problems of its own and promotes divisiveness and inter-group rivalries.
Problems of Local Government in Nigeria | Challenges & Solutions
Local government may be defined as a government established through an Act at the local level and to deal with specific matters as it affects them. Under the 1963 Republican constitution, local government authorities were created mainly to deal with matters of local concern, e.g. markets, feeder roads and motor parks.
Kano Riots of 1953 (Causes & Consequences in Nigeria)
The Nigeria Kano Riots of 1953 (Causes & Effects)
The Kano Riots began in Kano on 16th May, 1953 and ended on 19th May, 1953.
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Action Group Crisis of 1962 (Causes & Consequences in Nigeria)
The Action Group (AG) crisis of 1962 was an intra-party disagreement which ordinarily should have been of little interest to students of Nigerian government and politics conflicts within political parties are normal and sometimes necessary.
2003 Local Government Reforms in Nigeria
The Obasanjo Government inaugurated the Technical Committee on Local Government Reforms on June 25, 2003. The Chairman of the Committee was the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Sanda Umaru Ndayako. Following the death of Alhaji Ndayako on September 1, 2003, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Alhaji Adamu Liman Ciroma, who was a former Secretary to the Federal Government, was made the new Chairman of the Committee.
Problem of Federalism in Nigeria
The Nigerian federalism faces certain difficult problems including those related to census, revenue allocation, religious and inter-ethnic conflicts, allocation of public offices and the unequal distribution of wealth between different regions and between classes.
The Nigeria 1988 Local Government Reforms | Features
1988 Local Government Reforms | As part of its transition-to-civil-rule programme, the Federal Military Government of General Ibrahim Babangida inaugurated the Dasuki Committee in 1986 to review the problems of local governments in Nigeria and make recommendations for dealing with them.
Relationship Between the Three Tiers of Government in Nigeria
In a federation, powers are usually shared between two levels of government, namely, the central and state or regional governments. In theory, the twp levels of government are equal and coordinate in their respective spheres of influence.
Federal Character Principle in Nigeria
Federal character is a principle of representativeness in which the muiuncnt, promotion and distribution of state resources are aimed at establishing a fair balance of ethnic and regional representation in all federal government agencies and parastatals.
Problems of Revenue Allocation in Nigeria | Reasons & Commission
Revenue allocation refers to the distribution of national resources between different levels of government, especially in a federation. A federation consists of strong and weak states, rich and poor states and large and small states.
Basic Principles of Government – Meaning & Definition
Principles of government are basic truths or laws, which guide the study and practice of politics and government. They are developed by political theorists and writers based on their experience or observation of the political process but these principles have come, to be accepted over the years by scholars and practitioners alike as indispensable and essential to understanding political phenomena.
Fundamental Human Rights: Definition & Types
A fundamental human right is a privilege or prerogative conferred by law upon a person. It is expressed in the constitution or law of the state. Fundamental human rights remain rights as long as the state has power to protect them. Talking about fundamental rights in a war-tom country like Somalia, for example, is obviously an exercise in futility.
Zoning: Meaning, Structure & History in Nigeria
Zoning is a recent phenomenon in the political history of Nigeria. Zoning is a political device designed to ensure that political offices are distributed equitably among the various regions or geo-political zones of the country.