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…GovernmentAdministrative Divisions:36 states and one Capital Territory (Abuja): Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue,Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyin, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa., Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi,Kwara, Lagos, Nassarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfarastates. Each of these states is further split up into smaller administrative units called Local Government Areas(LGAs) There are 774 LGAs in the country.Independence:1st of October, (1960)Constitution:1999 constitution is in force and is currently under review.
…GovernmentLegal System:Based on English Common Law, Islamic Law and customary Law.Executive Branch:The democratically elected government of Umar Musa Ya'radua was sworn in on May 29th, 2007. Thecomposition of the Federal Executive Council followed soon after with the appointment of Ministers, SpecialAdvisers and Assistants that cut across all political party lines to make for integration, cooperation andharmony within the Nigerian polity.Legislature Branch:There are two main houses that form the National Assembly viz: The Senate made up of 109 membersrepresenting their various senatorial districts. They are led by a Senate President. The lower house ofRepresentatives is made up of 360 members representing their various constituencies. They are led by aSpeaker of the House. The National Assembly carries out its tasks through relevant committees.
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Page 4 and 5: …NigeriaLand boundaries:Total: 4,
Page 6 and 7: …NigeriaMain Features:The followi
Page 8 and 9: …NigeriaPopulation:140,003,542 (D
Page 10 and 11: …NigeriaLiteracy:Definition: age
Page 12 and 13: …Bio-Diversity in NigeriaAreas of
Page 14 and 15: …People and ways of lifeThe Igbo
Page 18 and 19: …GovernmentJudiciary:The Judiciar
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Page 22 and 23: …Our Expectationk. Be aware that
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Page 26 and 27: Government RegulationsThere are var
Page 28 and 29: …EconomyAgriculture (Main Crops):
Page 30 and 31: …EconomyInfrastructures:Highways:
Page 32 and 33: TransportationApart from airplanes,
Page 34 and 35: SecurityAll Exchangees must obey th
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Page 38 and 39: Market SituationIn our local market
Page 40 and 41: Volunteer work placementAll Exchang
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