Nigeria: Current Issues and Historical BackgroundNova Publishers, 2002 - 206 pagini Nigeria seems to be in the news all of the time for something, be it regime changes, co-operation, internal strife or oil policies. The most populous country in Africa and the largest in area in the West African state, Nigeria was an early twentieth century colony that became an independent nation in 1960. A country of great diversity because of the many ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups that live within it borders, Nigeria is also a country with a long past. This book brings together current issues and a detailed historical background. |
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... Nigeria met all safety requirements . In mid - October 1999 , Secretary of State Albright visited Nigeria and met with ... northern Nigeria in violence triggered by the proposal to introduce Sharia by Muslims . The violence was triggered ...
... Nigeria met all safety requirements . In mid - October 1999 , Secretary of State Albright visited Nigeria and met with ... northern Nigeria in violence triggered by the proposal to introduce Sharia by Muslims . The violence was triggered ...
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... Nigeria announced a major AIDS treatment program . President Obasanjo declared that his government would provide cheap ... northern Nigeria . An estimated 500 people were killed in the clashes and ... Nigeria Nigeria in Political Transition 5.
... Nigeria announced a major AIDS treatment program . President Obasanjo declared that his government would provide cheap ... northern Nigeria . An estimated 500 people were killed in the clashes and ... Nigeria Nigeria in Political Transition 5.
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... northern and Hausa domination of the military and the Biafran secession movement and civil war fought by the Ibo from 1967 to 1970. Questions persist as to whether or not Nigeria and its multitude of ethnic groups can be held together ...
... northern and Hausa domination of the military and the Biafran secession movement and civil war fought by the Ibo from 1967 to 1970. Questions persist as to whether or not Nigeria and its multitude of ethnic groups can be held together ...
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... Northern Hausa - speaking elite , was regarded as a military intellectual . He served as chief of military intelligence under General Ibrahim Babangida and was Abacha's chief of staff . He led the investigations of reported coup ...
... Northern Hausa - speaking elite , was regarded as a military intellectual . He served as chief of military intelligence under General Ibrahim Babangida and was Abacha's chief of staff . He led the investigations of reported coup ...
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... 1998. A17 p . U.S. Department of State Press Statement . " End to Special Visa Restrictions on Certain Nigerian Nationals . " October 30 , 1998 . Nigeria * Godfrey Mwakikagile Nigeria stands out in several respects 16 Theodros Dagne.
... 1998. A17 p . U.S. Department of State Press Statement . " End to Special Visa Restrictions on Certain Nigerian Nationals . " October 30 , 1998 . Nigeria * Godfrey Mwakikagile Nigeria stands out in several respects 16 Theodros Dagne.
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Problems and Prospects of Sustaining Democracy in Nigeria | 49 |
Curriculum and Administrative Innovations for the Nigerian Educational System in the TwentyFirst Century | 55 |
Managing Nigerias Economic System in the Third Republic | 69 |
A Country Study | 79 |
Glossary | 179 |
Bibliography | 183 |
Index | 199 |
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Abacha Abubakar Action administration Africa areas armed army attempt Babangida became become British called capital century changes Chief Christian cities civil civilian colonial constitution continued corruption Council coup Decree democratic domination early Eastern economic effective elections especially established ethnic ethnic groups federal federal government followed forces foreign groups head Ibos Igbo important increased independence institutions interests Islam issues January Lagos late leaders leadership major military million minister Muslim NCNC Niger Nigeria Northern Northern Nigeria Obasanjo October officers Organization parties percent period political population President Press primary problems production regime Region relations religious remained Representatives Republic responsible result role rule schools slaves social society southern trade transition United University urban West Western World Yoruba
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Pagina 10 - The report further stated that security forces "continued to commit extrajudicial killings and use excessive force to quell anti-government protests as well as to combat crime, resulting in the death or injury of many individuals, including innocent civilians.