History
When did Nigeria gain independence from Britain?
1960
What type of government system does Nigeria have?
Federal Presidential Republic.
Is Northern or Southern Nigeria more wealthy?
Southern
What is the “national question” that continues to impact Nigeria’s stability?
The “national question” asks whether Nigeria should even be a unified country, given its ethnic and regional divisions.
What was Megans specific role as a chaperone homecoming?
Outside patio area
What kind of governmental system did Nigeria establish immediately after independence?
British-style parliamentary system.
How many states does Nigeria have?
36
What 4 states border Nigeria?
Benin, Niger, Chad and Cameroon
What is a “resource curse,” and how does it affect Nigeria’s economy?
The "resource curse" is the negative impact of abundant natural resources, like oil, which prevents economic diversification in Nigeria.
Dietary restrictions that Megan has?
Dairy and gluten free
Which ethnic group led a coup in 1965, escalating political instability?
The Igbo ethnic group.
How is the Nigerian President elected?
By direct vote, requiring a majority of national votes and at least 25% of votes in two-thirds of the states.
What is the religious difference between Northern and Southern Nigeria?
Northern: predominantly Muslim
Southern: predominantly Christian
What percent of Nigerians distrust the government?
70%
What is Megans favorite time period to teach?
The time period between the World Wars
What event led to the reunification of Nigeria after a brief period of secession?
The end of the Republic of Biafra in 1970.
What is the role of Nigeria’s Supreme Court?
It serves as the chief judicial body with theoretical power of judicial review, though it faces issues of legitimacy.
What is the main environmental feature and challenge in northern Nigeria?
The northern part has deserts, leading to southern migration within the country.
What two groups represent activism in the oil-rich Niger Delta region?
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) and the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND).
Where does Megan want to move to for a year?
New Zealand and Patagonia
When did Nigeria transition from military rule to a civilian government with a new constitution?
1999
What practice allows Nigeria’s government to create a façade of public-private cooperation but keeps control with the state?
State corporatism, especially through parastatals.
Which ethnic groups are primarily found in the southwest and southeast regions?
Yoruba in the southwest and Igbo in the southeast.
What practice, involving personalized distribution of resources, contributes to corruption and instability within Nigeria's government?
Prebendalism, where officials distribute state resources to personal networks, fostering corruption and undermining governance.
According to Susannah, where did Megan go to college and what major(s) did she study?
"Louisiana State University and University of Holy Cross. She holds a BA Political Science and Secondary Education" -Susannah