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17 Strengths and Weaknesses of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria

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The weaknesses of the 1999 Nigeria Constitution include its cumbersome amendment procedure, unequal representation of all segments of the Nigerian population, problems with resource allocation and an over-centralized federal government. Even though the 1999 Constitution is regarded as the longest-surviving constitution of post-independence Nigeria, it still has its critics who have persisted with their demands […]

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13 Activities of the Dutch East India Company at the Cape (1652)

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The major activities of the Dutch East India Company at the Cape began with the establishment of a refreshment station at the Cape culminating in the establishment of a colonial administration. These activities expanded to other sectors such as agriculture, trade and commerce. In this post, you are going to learn about the activities of

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The Role of Ghana in the Formation of the OAU

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Ghana and its first president, Kwame Nkrumah played a key role in the formation of the OAU by first forming the Ghana-Guinea-Mali Union, giving financial aid to fellow needy African countries, organizing the All-Africa People’s Conference in Accra, taking a firm position on its demand for an immediate African political unity and participating in the

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Economic Developments in Ghana Before Independence

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The major economic developments in Ghana during the colonial period happened in the mining, agriculture, banking and infrastructural sectors of the economy. 1. Mining In the mining sub-sector of the economy of Ghana, gold mining was given much attention. Traditional methods of panning and shallow digging were replaced by mechanization and deep shaft mining. The

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Contribution of Christian Missionaries in Ghana

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The positive contribution of Christian missionaries in Ghana can be felt in such areas as education, local language development, stoppage of outmoded cultural practices, agriculture and commerce. On the opposite side, the coming of the Christian missionaries brought in its wake certain negative developments like disregard for African culture and rebellion against traditional authority. In

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11 Causes of the Rise of Nationalism in Africa

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The major factors responsible for the rise of nationalism in Africa after World War II (1939-1945) were discontent among African World War II ex-servicemen, worsening economic conditions, inadequate social amenities, grievances over the domination of African economies by foreign nationals, slow constitutional reforms, the gaining of independence by colonies elsewhere, political fatigue on the part

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Importance of the Odwira Festival in Ghana

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The importance of the Odwira festival includes the commemoration of the Akuapem victory at the Battle of Katamanso, spiritual purification, promotion of unity, rest and recreation, cultural revival, community development, political stability and development of the tourism sector. Are you looking for points to include in an essay on the importance of the Odwira festival

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160+ WAEC History Past Questions – Essay (PDF)

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WAEC History past questions and answers (free PDF download) should form part of your toolkit as you prepare yourself or your students for the SHS History test or the WAEC/WASSCE History essay question paper. Without WAEC History past questions and answers, you will not know what you need to pay very close attention to during

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11 Effects of European Presence in Ghana

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The effects of European presence in Ghana, Nigeria, Gambia, Sierra Leone and other parts of Africa were both positive and negative. These effects of European presence in Ghana were social, political, economic and linguistic, among many others. In this tutorial on the History of Ghana and West Africa at large, I will give you straightforward

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Top 5 Characteristics of the Swahili Civilization

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The characteristics of the Swahili civilization and culture from the 13th century A.D. to 15th century A.D. centred around language, religion, politics, economy and social life. This post gives you concise points for an essay on the characteristics of the Swahili civilization. Remember that these summarized points about the major features of the Swahili culture,

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Economic Activities of the Swahili (13th – 15th Centuries)

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The economic activities of the Swahili culture ranged from external trade with China and India to agriculture and metal technology. These economic activities of the Swahili were largely responsible for the rapid development of the Swahili civilization and culture.. This African History tutorial gives you a summary of the economic activities of the Swahili or

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6 Reasons for the Overthrow of the Progress Party Government in Ghana

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We want to take a close look at the factors or reasons that led to the overthrow of the Progress Party government led by Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia in Ghana. You must expect this question about the fall of the Progress Party government in your WASSCE History paper. It is a key event in the

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Top 6 Reasons for the Colonization of Africa

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The major reasons for the colonization of Africa by the Europeans were the search for new markets, the need to obtain raw materials, the desire to invest surplus capital outside Europe, and the claim that Africans needed to be enlightened through Western education and religion. You will find all the reasons for the European colonization

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Top 8 Achievements of Pharaonic Egypt

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This is a quick WASSCE History lesson on the achievements of Pharaonic Egypt. Note that every point is summarized for your easy revision. You will have to expand the points on the achievements of Pharaonic Egypt into complete sentences and paragraphs for an acceptable WASSCE History essay. The questions that shall form our point of

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Importance of the Study of African History – Methods and Sources

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In this WASSCE History tutorial we want to explain the importance of the study of African history. We shall also describe the sources and methods used to study African history. For you to find good value in this African history lesson, I have decided that the best strategy is to give you very likely WASSCE

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The Complete Guide to the WAEC/WASSCE History Syllabus

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This post is your complete guide to the WAEC/WASSCE History Syllabus. As a student of History and a candidate in the West African Senior School Certificate examination History paper, the best resource to have is a compilation of the main WASSCE History topics. This is why I took my time to give you all the

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The Factors Responsible for the Rise of the Western Sudanese States

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This tutorial takes a quick look at the factors that led to the rise of the Western Sudanese states or Empires. For all Senior High School students preparing for a test in WASSCE History, the Western Sudanese empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhai, ought to be a familiar topic Below is one common way that

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Reasons for The Emergence of the National Liberation Movement (NLM) in Ghanaian Politics

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  In this tutorial, we shall take an in-depth look at the factors responsible for the emergence of the National Liberation Movement in Ghanaian politics just before the country gained independence from colonial rule in 1957. Introduction The National Liberation Movement (NLM) was launched in Kumasi at the Prince of Wales Park on Sunday 19th

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