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Nigeria

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Nigeria is currently divided into 36 states and one federal capital territory. The states are further divided into 774 Local Government Areas

Before and after independence in 1960, Nigeria was a federation of three Regions: Northern, Western, and Eastern. Provinces were also used in colonial times. In 1963, two provinces were detached from the Western Region to form the new Mid-Western Region. In 1967, the regions were replaced by 12 states due to a military decree; only the former Mid-Western Region escaped division, and formed a single state following the restructuring. From 1967 to 1970 the areas of Mid-Western State and the Eastern Region attempted to secede, as Biafra. In 1976, seven new states were created, making 19 altogether; the Federal Capital Territory (now called Abuja) was established also. In 1987 two new states were established, followed by another 9 in 1991, bringing the total to 30. The latest change, in 1996, resulted in the present number of 36 states.

Current States and FCT

States of Nigeria

States:

Federal Capital Territory: Abuja

Former state boundaries

1991-1996

1987-1991

See also

v • d • e Lists of States of Nigeria
	Listed by: area · population · date of statehood · capitals · governors · nicknames

External links

• States of Nigeria at statoids.com

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