This collection of internet sources provides access to selected
web sites of government bodies and political parties of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria. Although selective, inclusion of a site
by no means constitutes endorsement by either the African and
Middle Eastern Division or the Area Studies Directorate of the
Library of Congress. Every source listed here was successfully
tested before being added to the list. Users, however, should
be aware that a successful connection may sometimes require several
attempts.
For Library of Congress contact information and additional
research and bibliographic materials on Nigeria consult the Library’s
African Section Nigeria Country Web page.
Africa Union (AU) (http://www.africa-union.org)
‘Successor organization to the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the African Union’s web site has news, press releases speeches and statements, country information about its members, and other documents’.
African Governments on the WWW (http://www.gksoft.com/govt/africa.html)
Part of Governments on the WWW. This site includes a database of government institutions on the world wide web, including parliaments, ministries, offices, law courts, embassies, city councils, public broadcasting corporations, central banks, multi-governmental institutions, and political parties.
Akwa Ibom State Government (http://www.akwaibomstate.gov.ng)
Amnesty International (http://www.amnesty.org)
The Amnesty document library provides country summaries of annual human rights practices in the sub-Saharan African countries.
Asaba Progressive Front Democratic Socialist Movement (http://www.asaba.com/apf.html)
APF was born in 1989 out of the need to unite all Asaba people and point them towards one goal of making Asaba better.
Centre for Democratic Development Research and Training (http://www.ceddert.com)
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (http://www.nigeria-law.org/ConstitutionOfTheFederalRepublicOfNigeria.htm)
Full text of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Constitution-Nigeria. Modern Constitution Database (http://star.hsrs.ac.za/modcon.html)
The South African research organization, Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has a Modern Constitutions Database which includes the constitution for Nigeria.
Country Indicators for Foreign Policy (CIFP). Carleton University (http://www.carleton.ca/cifp/)
Cross
River State Government (http://www.crossriverstate.com)
Official web site of the Cross River State Government.
Delta State, Nigeria (http://www.deltastate.gov.ng)
‘The Official Website of Delta State in Nigeria containing its' investment opportunities,
cultures and traditions, administration and government, tourism’.
Democratic Socialist Movement (http://www.socialistnigeria.org)
‘An independent mass working people’s political party with a social program’ based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Ebonyi State (http://www.ebonyistate-ng.org)
Official government web site.
Edo State Government (http://www.edostateofnigeria.gov.ng)
Official government website.
Ekiti State (http://www.ekiti.com)
Official government web site.
Elections Around The World (http://www.electionworld.org)
A database of national elections around the world. Site provides summary results of elections in Nigeria.
Enugu State (http://www.enugu.gov.ng)
Official government web site.
Gombe State Government (http://www.gombe-state.com)
Official government web site.
Government College of Ibadan. Ibadan (http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/3602/schools.html)
Official site of the college in Ibadan State.
Government College. Owerri (http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/3602/schools.html)
Human Rights Watch: Nigeria (http://www.hrs.org/africa)
Site provides full text reports, interviews, press releases, reports and news on the political situation in Nigeria and in other sub-Saharan African countries.
Independent National Electoral Commission (http://www.inecnigeria.org)
The INEC is a body created by the Nigerian constitution to organize Federal and State elections in Nigeria.
Lagos
State Government (http://www.lagosstate.gov.ng)
Official government web site.
Nasarawa State Government (http://www.nasarawastate.org)
Official government web site.
National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) (http://www.nigeriabusinessinfo.com/agencies.htm)
‘Task of the commission is to reverse the trend of corruption in Nigeria’.
National Conscience Party (NCP) (http://www.nigeriancp.net/)
Motto: ‘Abolition of Poverty’.
National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) (http://www.nipss%7Eng.org)
Established in 1990, NIPSS is the apex research institution in Nigeria designed to provide a forum for senior policymakers and top intellectuals.
New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) (http://www.nepad.org.ng)
Niger Delta Congress (http://www.nigerdeltacongress.com)
Nigeria Embassies and High Commissions Abroad (http://www.nigeria.gov.ng/government/embassies.htm)
The Nigeria Police (http://www.nigeriapolice.org)
Site provides a history of the Nigeria police force.
Nigerian Army (http://www.nigerianarmy.net)
‘Includes information on the Nigerian army and the army’s latest news’.
Office of the President (http://www.nigeria.gov.ng/government/presidentialmessage.htm)
Site contains bio-data on the President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo.
Office of the Vice President (http://www.nigeria.gov.ng/government/vicepres.htm)
Site contains bio-data and speeches of Nigeria’s Vice-President, Abubakar, Atiku,
Official Website of the Federal Government of Nigeria (http://www.nigeria.gov.ng)
Site contains links to Federal government agencies and to the federal legislature.
Ondo State (http://www.ondostategovernment.com)
Official government web site.
Oyo State, Nigeria (http://www.oyostategov.com)
Official government website.
Political Resources on the Net (http://www.politicalresources.net/)
‘Site provides listing of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Political Parties, organizations, governments, media, and links to general resources on Africa.’
Rivers State (http://www.rivers-state.gov.ng)
Official government web site.
Sokoto State (http://www.arewa-online/sokotostate.htm)
Official government web site.
Transparency in Nigeria (TIN) (http://www.nigeriabusinessinfo.com)
‘Founded in 1994 as a non-governmental, independent, non-political and non-profit making organization to provide a forum for individuals and civil society institutions from both the private and public sectors of the Nigerian political, social and economy, environment to exchange ideas and share experiences in the broad areas of art and science of corruption and to take appropriate action in reducing corruption to the bare minimum’.
United States. Department of State. Reports on Human Rights Practices (http://www.state.gov/www/global/human%5Frights/hrp%5Freports%5Fmainhp.html)
Site provides information on country conditions and human rights reports for Nigeria.
Zamfara State (http://www.zamfaraonline.com)
Official government web site.
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