The Nigerian federation structure includes various states and local governments, and governors routinely dissolve elected local government councils.

The entities involved

• Nigeria →

  sovereign state in West Africa

  • Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Administration is tightening security measures in the nation's capital, Abuja.Mon 17:52
  • Program coverage includes the capital territory of Abuja.Mon 17:52
• state →

  organised community living under a system of government; either a sovereign state, constituent state, or federated state

  • Karnataka is seeking state-specific flexibility regarding CZMP.Mon 15:51
  • The United Democratic Front (UDF) has been established as the current government of the state.Mon 14:16
• local government →

  lowest tier of administration within a sovereign state

  • The Nigerian Navy has introduced a requirement that applications must now carry the attestation of the local government.Mon 14:17
  • The government has imposed a rates cap on local councils, with Simon Watts serving as the responsible minister.Mon 09:38

Related events

• The Federal Government of Nigeria partners with a state government.Jul 18
• The federal government is the sovereign government of Nigeria.Sep 5
• A political contest has begun in Lagos State, with the Social Democratic Party seeking the governorship.Jun 7
• Contests for local government leadership are taking place across Nigeria.Aug 19
• Rivers State is confirmed to be part of the larger Nigerian federation.Jun 7