Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Access comprehensive Government lesson notes for SS1 to SS3. These notes are carefully structured to follow the latest WAEC and NECO syllabus.
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See free Government lesson notes for SS1, SS2, and SS3. Updated according to the WAEC and NECO syllabus to support secondary school students.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND General Murtala Mohammed came to power in 1975 and he promised to return the country to a civil rule after long years of military rule that started on January 15, 1966. But General Mohammed did not live to…
FEATURES OF THE REPUBLIC AN CONSTITUTION OF 1963 Nigeria obtained a Republican Constitution of 1963 and some changes were introduced by the constitution. It enthroned a Republican Constitution in Nigeria. Queen of England was no longer head of state. The…
MAIN FEATURES AND PROVISIONS OF THE INDEPENDENCE CONSTITUTION OF 1960 The constitution retained the federal structure initially adopted by Lyttleton’s Constitution of 1954. Governors-General became Ceremonial Head of State for the Queen of England. It adopted the parliamentary system of…
LONDON CONSTITUTIONAL CONFERENCE This conference was convened to discuss issues surrounding the 1954 Lyttleton’s constitution. The outcome of the Constitutional Conference of 1957 includes the following; The Eastern and Western regions to be granted self-government immediately after the conference. The…
FEATURES OF LYTTLETON CONSTITUTION The resultant defects of MacPherson’s constitution gave rise to two constitutional conferences in 1953 and 1954, the first in London and the other in Lagos. Far reaching conclusions were agreed on concerning the structuring of Nigeria…
THE MCPHERSON CONSTITUTION OF 1951 The weakness of Richard’s Constitution and the imperial powers due to anti-colonial activities, and the de-mystification of white superiority lead to the introduction of a new constitution. Sir John Macpherson became Governor of Nigeria in…
FEATURES OF CLIFFORD CONSTITUTION Secretary of State for Colonies: This was a Cabinet minister in Britain and the Secretary of State for Colonies. All the colonial Governors report him. Head of State: This was Governor HughClifford. He represented the Queen…
THE NIGERIA COUNCIL OF 1914 The Council was created in 1914 after the amalgamation by Lord Luggard. It consisted of 24 official and 12 unofficial member of which were Europeans and the rest were Nigeria Traditional Rulers .The Council was…
FACTORS THAT LED TO THE RISE AND GROWTH OF NATIONALIST MOVEMENT EXTERNAL FACTORS The Atlantic Charter: The publication at the end of the 2nd World war, declared the right of all people to choose the form of government under which…
Nationalism may be defined as the efforts made by Africans to oppose or reject colonial rule. It is the love and pride in a country shown by its people or the desire by a racial group to form an independent…
POSITIVE IMPACT OF COLONIALISM Military and Technical Aid: Some formal colonial territories especially the French territories, received military and technical aid from their former colonial masters. Development of political parties: One of the positive impacts of colonialism was the development…
DEFINITION OF OPEC The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an intergovernmental organization consisting of 13 oil-producing countries. OPEC was founded in 1960 in Baghdad, Iraq, with the goal of coordinating and unifying petroleum policies among its member…
ORIGIN OF OPEC Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (0PEC), comprises 13 third-world petroleum-producing countries, formed in 1960 to promote and protect the interest of its members. OPEC as an organization was formed as a reaction to the exploitative motives of…
ACHIEVEMENTS OF ECOWAS The body has removed all customs duties in the areas of importation and exportation of goods within the sub-region. Member states cooperate in the areas of sports and culture. ECOWAS has helped to unite the people of…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was created by the Treaty in Lagos, Nigeria, on 28th May, 1975. It was created to promote economic trade, national cooperation and monetary union, for growth and development throughout West Africa. The…
PURPOSES OF THE AGENCIES OF U.N.O To reduce international conflicts: The establishment of this agencies has helped to a very large extend in reducing international conflicts to the barest minimum. International interests: Another purpose for setting up these agencies is…
SPECIALIZED AGENCIES OF THE U.N.O Specialized agencies are bodies that are independent and exist under the umbrella of the U.N.O. These agencies are given special assignments which help U.N.O. to achieve its aims and objectives. The activities of these specialized…
ORGANS OF THE U.N.O The following are the organs of the U.N.O The General Assembly. The Security Council. The Secretariat. The trusteeship Council. The International Court of Justice. The Economic and Social Council. The General Assembly The General Assembly is…
Origin of U.N.O The United Nations (UN) was established in the aftermath of World War II, with the goal of promoting international peace, security, cooperation, and development. Its origins can be traced back to several key events: 1. League of…
ORGANS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS The following are the organs of the Commonwealth of Nations and their functions. The Commonwealth of Nations is an intergovernmental organization comprised of 54 member countries, most of which are former territories of the…