Government 2025 Jamb Examination

The 1962 and 1963 census figures in Nigeria were highly controversial and caused significant ethnic and regional tensions, as population figures determined the allocation of resources and parliamentary seats. This instability, along with the 1964 election crisis and the 1965 Western Region crisis, led to the first military coup in January 1966.

The Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which was established in 1963 to fight colonialism and apartheid, was formally disbanded and replaced by the African Union (AU) in July 2002 in Durban, South Africa, to focus more on economic integration and governance.

Political neutrality means that civil servants must serve the government of the day regardless of their personal political leanings. To achieve this, they are constitutionally required to abstain from party politics, meaning they cannot run for office or openly support a political party while in service.

Public opinion serves as a feedback mechanism for the government. It represents the collective views and feelings of the people on government policies, allowing leaders to find out what the public thinks and adjust their activities to meet the needs and desires of the electorate.

The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) is a state corporation (also known as a public corporation). It is owned and funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria to provide essential transport services to the citizens, typically on a non-profit-maximizing basis.

In the pre-colonial Old Oyo Empire, the Are-Ona Kakanfo was the Field Marshal or Supreme Commander of the army. Traditionally, the Kakanfo was expected to win his battles or never return home alive. The Bashorun was the head of the Oyo Mesi (the king-makers).

General Ibrahim Babangida's transition to civil rule (1985–1993) was characterized by constant changes, postponements, and high financial costs. It involved the creation of two political parties by the government (NRC and SDP) and ended with the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.

Sovereignty is the supreme power and authority of a state to make and enforce laws within its territory without any external interference. It has two dimensions: internal (control over its domestic affairs) and external (independence from other states).

Political parties in Nigeria's First Republic (1960–1966) were largely built on regional sentiment and ethnic loyalties. The NPC was dominant in the North, the AG in the West, and the NCNC in the East. This tribalism often led to political instability and was a primary reason cited for the 1966 military coup.

A public corporation is a legal entity created by a specific act of parliament (or a decree under military rule). This statute defines its powers, functions, and degree of autonomy from the government.