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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Government and Politics: Comparative: Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
AP Government and Politics learning module explores past and present Nigeria and the problem of inter-ethnic violence. Includes comprehensive resources, assignments and assessment.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Oil and Politics in Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, a May 2010 examination of the impact of oil production on politics in Nigeria. Also provides reports on the major ethnic groups, important leaders, religious diversity, and an archive of related PBS...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Nigeria: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the development of government in Nigeria since its independence in 1960. Information is very current. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Nigeria, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource from the CIA World Factbook for general information on Nigeria. Includes geography, population, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile and travel guide to the African nation of Nigeria, background details, and numerous links to all you need to know about the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Nigeria: People

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the many ethnic groups of Nigeria and where they live. You can also find out about the religions and languages of these groups. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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PBS

Pbs: Hopes on the Horizon Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion website to a documentary on the rise of pro-democracy movements in Nigeria during the 1990s.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Nigeria: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
A graphic listing the many parts of Nigeria's physical environment including area, climate, terrain, natural resources, and environmental concerns. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Nigeria: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Nigeria in West Africa.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the current political and economic conditions in Nigeria. Includes links to news stories, a timeline and background on various conflicts inside of Nigeria.
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Other

Africa Update Newsletter: Election in Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the recent election in Nigeria (2003) which signaled a change from many years of dictatorship. The author examines the evolution of democracy in Nigeria.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Analyzing Free and Fair Elections ( Nigeria 2007)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a lesson plan that analyzes the concept of "Free and Fair Elections" using U.S. State Department and student generated standards to examine Nigeria's 2007 elections. Provides step by step...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Nigeria. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Other

World Statesman: Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
Major dates and people involved in the history of the various regions of Nigeria.
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PBS

Pbs: The Road North

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an account of the fighting that broke out in northern Nigeria when a Christian writer had noted that "The Prophet Muhammed would surely have picked one of the Miss World contestants as his wife." To Muslims, this was...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Nigeria, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Nigeria

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history of Nigeria. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
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BBC

Bbc: Tackling Nigeria's Violent Oil Swamps

For Students 9th - 10th
A May 2007 description of the violence that plagues the Niger delta region and the importance of this oil-rich but impoverished area to Nigeria's economy.
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PBS

Pbs: Frontline: World: Dispatches: Nigeria: The Corruption of Oil

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of the culture of corruption plaguing Nigeria stoked by its valuable oil fields and overwhelming levels of poverty.
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CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Nigeria

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a large flag of Nigeria with descriptions, history, rules for display, and similar resources.
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Other

Vanguard: Nigerian Newspaper

For Students 9th - 10th
The online version of the "Vanguard," a newspaper published in Lagos, Nigeria. Covers all aspects of Nigeria including government, economic issues, etc.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Sharia: Critical Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer a lesson that asks students to identify fundamental Islamic beliefs and law using a 2003 case study from Nigeria. Also provides the opportunity to compare and contrast the sharia with the American...
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BBC

Bbc News: Week of 5 5 14: Nigerian Girls' Abduction: Chibok Parents Plead

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the abduction of a large group of girls in Nigeria, and what is being done to bring them home. Includes video.

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