Government 2008 Jamb Examination

Early Nigerian nationalism was mainly reformist, aiming at gradual political and social reforms under colonial rule rather than immediate revolution.

The Waziri in the Sokoto Caliphate acted as the chief advisor to the Sultan, similar to the Bashorun’s advisory role to the Alaafin of Oyo.

Political manipulation by the elite often skews census figures in Nigeria, leading to disputes over resource allocation and representation.

The Berlin Conference (1884-1885) formalized European colonial claims and partition of Africa, legitimizing colonial penetration.

The 1989 Nigerian Constitution provided for a Two-Party System.
This made General Ibrahim Babangida to float two national parties on behalf of government where all politicians had to fit in.

The political parties were as follows:
1. The Social Democratic Party (SDP)
2. National Republican Convention (NRC)

Nigeria operates a three-tier federal system consisting of the federal, state, and local governments.

The executive branch of government is primarily responsible for implementing and enforcing laws passed by the legislature.

Colonial rule introduced capitalism and changed the indigenous modes of production through cash crop cultivation and trade integration.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is constitutionally empowered to conduct elections in Nigeria's Fourth Republic.

Public corporations are primarily established to provide social and public services efficiently, complementing government efforts in social development.