The Challenges of Democratic Governance. Interim National Government and the Return of the Military, 1993-1998
Describe the events that led to the emergence of interim national government.
Explain the return of the military.
Discuss the policies of this regime and the challenges.
THE IBRAHIM BABNGIDA REGIME, 1985-1993
The Structure of the regime.
Discuss the transition programme.
Discuss the socio-economic programme
The Return of the Military THE BUHARI/IDIAGBON REGIME
State the factors that led to the 1983 coup.
Discuss the structure and programme of the regime.
The Second Republic 1979-1983
Discuss the 1979 Constitution
Describe the nature of party politics.
Outline the Fourth National Development Plan.
Identify the achievements of the Second Republic.
THE MILITARY ADMINISTRATION OF 1975-1979
Explain the reasons for the 1975 coup.
Examine the main features of the administration.
Discuss its socio-economic and political programme.
THE MILITARY RULE AND THE RECONSTRUCTION
Discuss the new revenue source for government.
Discuss the Second National Development Plan.
List the Nine Point Programme of Gowon.
Identify the achievements and failure of the Gowon regime.
THE 1966 COUP D’ETAT AND THE NIGERIAN CIVIL WAR
Discuss why military took over government in Nigeria.
Examine the causes and course of the Nigerian Civil war.
Discuss the effects of the Nigerian civil war.
THE FIRST REPUBLIC 1960-1966: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS
Discuss the economic philosophy of the government.
Describe the expansion of social services.
The First Republic, 1960-1966: Political Developments
Discuss the system of government handed over to Nigerians at Independence.
Nature of the political parties of the period
The challenges of democratic governance during this period.
The road to Independence and the attainment of Independen-ce
Discuss the attitude of the international environment towards colonialism
Explain the divide and rule politics of the British.
Relate the events that led to the attainment of independence
Nationalist movement-s after the Second World War
Discuss how the outbreak of the 2nd World War sharpened the cause of the nationalists
Examine the strategies adopted by the nationalists.
Examine the various factors which assisted in the struggle against colonial rule.
Origins of Nationalism
Define the concept of nationalism
Discuss the origin of nationalism.
Discuss the demands of the early nationalist leaders.
Social Development and Inter- Group Relations
Discuss some aspects of European culture and their impact on the Nigerian people.
Examine the pattern of intergroup relations and the problems of integration in colonial Nigeria.
The Colonial Economy
Identify the colonial economic policy objectives.
Describe the role of the colonial government in organization of the economy.
Examine the effects of colonial economic policy on Nigeria.
Examine the position of women in the colonial economy.
COLONIAL RULE AND ITS IMPACT a) Central Administra-tion
Explain the reasons for the establishment of indirect rule in Northern Nigeria.
Discuss why it was imposed in Southern Nigeria.
Explain how indirect rule policy perpetuated disunity in Nigeria.
The Amalgamation of Nigeria and its Significance.
Examine the background to the amalgamation.
Discuss the factors which encouraged the merging of various administrative units under one political control.
Describe the administrative arrangements that went with amalgamation.
Examine the significance of amalgamation for Nigeria
The early Phase of British rule, 1900-1914
Describe the arrangements made by the British for administering Nigeria.
Discuss the native court and native authority systems.
Examine why the British built roads and railways, and what part Nigerians played.
Discuss how various Nigerian peoples reacted to the British rule.
The Second Phase of British Conquest, 1900-1914
Discuss the occupation of the Sokoto caliphate, Bornu, the middle belt and Igbo land.
Examine the implications of this for subsequent political developments in Nigeria
The first Phase of British Conquest 1851-1900
Discuss the reasons for British occupation of Lagos;
Describe the details of British penetration into the interior.
Benin in the 19th century
Examine the nature and extent of Benin empire in the 19th century
Discuss the reasons for the fall of Benin kingdom: economic and political;
Explain the role of the British in the fall of Benin