States of Nigeria
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Nigeria is currently divided into 36 states and one federal capital territory.
Before and after independence in 1960, Nigeria was a federation of three Regions: Northern, Western, and Eastern. 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; 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 10 in 1991, bringing the total to 31. The latest change, in 1996, resulted in the present number of 36 states.
Current States and FCT
The current constituent parts of Nigeria are:
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See also
- List of Nigerian state capitals
- List of Nigerian state governors
- List of Nigerian state nicknames
- List of Nigerian states by date of statehood
- List of Nigerian states by area
- List of Nigerian states by population
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