Chapter 9 Flashcards
What is the primary element in Nigeria’s political identification and mobilization?
Ethnicity
British colonialism fostered competition among ethnic groups, ensuring ethnicity became a key political factor.
What is Nollywood known for?
Films that are relatable to Nigerians
Who is Mo Abudu?
Born in the U.K., made Ebony Life, and then went to Nigeria
What is Ebony Life known for?
Shares African stories, has an international partnership with Netflix, and made the movie Fifty
How does Freedom House categorize Nigeria?
Partially free
What factors influence Nigeria’s Freedom House score?
- Human rights
- Competitive elections
- Civil liberties
- Civil rights
List the elements of liberal democracy.
- Free and fair elections
- Peaceful transfer of power
- Popular sovereignty
- Rule of law
- Civilian control of the military
- Competitive parties
- Unrestricted media
- Separation of powers
- Checks and balances
- Federalism
- Independent judiciary
- Civil rights
- Civil liberties
What are the predominant ethnic and religious groups in the Northern Region of Nigeria?
Hausa-Fulani and Muslim
What are the predominant ethnic and religious groups in the South-Western Region of Nigeria?
Yoruba, both Muslim and Christian
What are the predominant ethnic and religious groups in the South-Eastern Region of Nigeria?
Igbo, Christian
In what year did Nigeria hold its first free and fair election of the Fourth Republic?
1999
What type of government does Nigeria have?
Federal
What was the system of governance used by Britain to rule Nigeria?
Indirect rule through local rulers and tribal chiefs
When did Nigeria gain independence from Great Britain?
1960
What does INEC stand for?
Independent National Electoral Commission
What is the role of the EFCC?
Looks for people who stole government money and prosecutes them
What is Sharia Law?
A legal system based on principles derived from Islam
Why is Nigeria considered a rentier state?
It relies on oil as its main source of revenue
What powers does the president of Nigeria have?
- Nominates justices
- Nominates cabinet members
- Creates budgets
- Negotiates treaties
- Chief diplomat
- Chief of the military
- Writes bills and laws
- Introduces bills into Congress
- Signs laws
- Vetoes laws
What percentage of votes does the president need in 2/3 of the states?
23%
Define civil liberties.
- Due process
- Freedom of expression
- Assembly
- Press
- Religion
- Privacy
Define civil rights.
- Freedom from discrimination on ethnicity
- Sex
- Religion
- Public opinion
What does Nigeria’s constitution protect regarding women?
Women’s rights
What challenges do women face in running for office in Nigeria?
- Patriarchal history
- Difficulty raising money
- Stigma around corrupt politicians
- Low literacy rates
- Higher poverty rates
True or False: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties are fully protected in practice in Nigeria.
False
What happened to members of the ArewaMeToo Movement?
Arrested by the national government and anti-robbery squad after seeking justice for sexual assault victims
What happened to two reporters from Daily Trust?
Held without charges and then released
What was the purpose of the RevolutionNow movement?
Protested election fraud
What is the stance on same-sex marriage in Nigeria?
There is a ban on same-sex marriage
What is Boko Haram known for?
Kidnapping Chibok girls and promoting Islamic separatism
What was Nigeria’s best route to economic advancement during colonial rule?
Education and employment in the colonial government
What does the Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) require?
- Privatization of state-owned companies
- Reducing tariffs
- Reducing subsidies for domestic industries
How did Nigeria’s economy shift from the 1960s onwards?
From relying on agriculture to relying on oil
Define industrialization.
The process by which an economy is transformed from a primarily agricultural one to one based on manufacturing goods.
What is the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation abbreviated as?
NNPC
What major economic event occurred in Nigeria in 2016?
The economy failed after a recession due to the drop in oil prices in 2014
What is the NHIS?
A system where a pre-paid fixed amount goes to the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
What does NSIP stand for?
National Social Investment Program
What is the purpose of the Youth Employment and Social Support operation?
Develops job training programs for young people and helps them find employment
What does the National Cash Transfer Program provide?
Cash transfer payments to families facing emergencies
What challenge has the NSIP faced in improving social welfare?
Lack of coordination
Define fertility rate.
Average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime
How could fertility rates be lowered?
Through secondary education
What is import substitution industrialization (ISI)?
Putting tariffs on imports to promote local products
How are judges in Nigeria appointed?
Nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate
What is the maximum number of judges on the bench in Nigeria?
21
What is required of judges in Nigeria before their appointment?
Need to be an expert in the field for 10 years
