For example, the term northern Nigeria is still a strong regional label despite its current sub-division into north-east, north-west and north- central zones. .

North Central (also known as Middle Belt): · Benue ; North East: · Adamawa ; North West: · Jigawa ; South East: · Abia ; South South (also known as Niger Delta region).

In preparation for that eventuality, the Federal Government created a total of twelve states out of the original four regions (East, West, Midwest, and North).

The states are grouped into six geopolitical zones, the North Central (NC), North East (NE), North West (NW), South West (SW), South East (SE) and South (SS).

Nigeria was granted full independence in October 1960, as a federation of three regions (northern, western, and eastern) under a constitution that provided for ...

The states are grouped into six geopolitical zones, the North Central (NC), North East (NE), North West (NW), South West (SW), South East (SE) and South (SS).

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At independence in 1960, Nigeria was divided into three regions; Western, eastern and northern regions and the federal district Lagos.

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About half of the people live in rural areas. Densely populated settlements occur along the coast, in the Yoruba-inhabited area in the southwest, and in the ...