Constitutional Development In Nigeria
This section of OldNaija contains detailed information about the constitutions of Nigeria from the colonial era till date.
- Government Studies
The 1960 Independence Constitution of Nigeria – Features, Merits & Demerits
When Nigeria gained its independence on October 1st 1960, a homemade constitution known as the 1960 Independence Constitution was adopted…
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The Richards Constitution of 1946 – Features, Merits & Demerits
The Richards constitution of 1946 was specifically drafted to promote the unity of Nigeria and give more room for greater…
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The Lyttleton Constitution Of 1954 – Main Features, Merits And Demerits
Oliver Lytteton The Lyttleton constitution of 1954 is the fourth and the last of the pre-independence constitutions of Nigeria. It…
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The Clifford Constitution of 1922 – Features, Merits & Demerits
Sir Hugh Clifford Introduction to the Clifford Constitution of 1922 The Clifford Constitution of 1922 disposed the Nigerian Council of…
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Merits and Demerits of Macpherson Constitution of 1951
Click here to read the full details and features of the Macpherson constitution of 1951 Below are the merits and…
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Macpherson Constitution of 1951
In 1948, Sir John Stuart Macpherson succeeded Sir Authur Richards as the Governor-General of Nigeria and soon after he resumed…
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Merits and Demerits of the Richards Constitution of 1946
Read the full details and features of the Richards constitution here. Arthur Frederick Richards Below are the merits and demerits…
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Merits And Demerits of Clifford Constitution of 1922
Click here to read the Clifford Constitution of 1922 and its features Like every other constitution of a state, the…
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The Ibadan All-Nigerian Constitutional Conference of 1950
On the 9th of January, 1950, delegates from the northern, eastern and western regions of Nigeria met as a body…
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