Features of Clifford Constitution of 1922
The 1922 constitution was named after the then governor of Nigeria, Sir Hugh Clifford. It seemed to be a response to the 1920 NCBWA demand for elective principles in West Africa. Features of Clifford...
Category: Government
Reasons For Creating Local Governments
Local government is government at a local level established by an act of parliament or statute, decree or edict, charged with administrative and executive duties on matters concerning the inhabitants of a particular district,...
Various Local Government Systems Explained
We shall explain at length various local government systems of the following countries: France, Britain and Nigeria. THE FRENCH LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM The French local government system is much linked to the central government....
13 Major Functions of Local Government in Nigeria
The primary functions of local government include the following: 1. Maintenance of law and order Local governments maintain law and order through the bylaws which they enact to ensure orderly conduct, avoid breaches of...
Top 5 Richest Local Government Areas in Nigeria (2024)
The various local government areas that are rich in Nigeria are never dependent on the state or federal government for allocations. Out of the 774 local governments areas spread across the 36 states of...
Top 10 Major Sources Of Revenue For Local Government in Nigeria
Wikipedia defines a local government as a form of public administration which, in a majority of contexts, exists as the lowest tier of administration within a given state. There are 774 local government areas...
Control Of Local Government
Local governments are controlled through the following mechanisms: Legislative control Local governments are established by an act of parliament or decree stating their functions, powers and limitations. Their operations are thus guided by these...
The Hierarchy of Nigerian Citizens (Leadership Structure)
The leadership structure of citizens in Nigeria outlines the way and manner in which government officials are ranked hierarchically according to the public office they occupy. These political positions according to the 1999 constitution...
Full List of Local Government Areas in Nigeria
Nigeria is made up of 36 states and capitals which have 774 local government areas (LGAs). Each local government area is administered by a Local Government Council headed by a chairman who is the Chief...
Names of National Chairmen & Secretaries of Political Parties in Nigeria
Find below the names of national chairmen and secretaries of all political parties in Nigeria: 1. A Accord National Chairman: Hon. Mohammad Lawal Nalado National Secretary: Hon. Nurudeen O. Adisa National Treasurer: Mr. Micheal...
Parliamentary System of Government: Characteristics, Merits & Demerits
A parliamentary or cabinet system of government is one in which there is no distinct separation of powers between the executive and the legislature. In this system, the head of state called president, is...
History of Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970): Causes & Solution
Nigeria’s history would not be complete if you do not write about the Nigerian Civil War that occurred from 1967 to 1970. This article on what caused the Nigerian civil war will also proffer...
Nigeria’s Past And Present Leaders From 1960 Till Date
NIGERIAN PAST AND PRESENT LEADERS FROM 1960 TILL DATE For the purpose of those looking for information on Nigeria’s past leaders for both informative and educative purposes, Nigerian Infopedia has researched about Nigeria’s former...
Features of 1989 Republican Constitution
After General Muhammadu Buhari took over government on 31 March 1983, some sections of the 1979 republican constitution under which the civilian regime operated, were suspended. Political activities were banned and the constitution remained...
Features of The Republican Constitution of 1963
On 19 March 1963 the Republican Constitution was passed into law by the federal parliament and became operational on 1 March 1963. It was a follow-up to the constitutional conference held in Lagos on...