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Nigerian states

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Nigerian states refer to the administrative divisions within Nigeria. There are 36 states plus one Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that make up Nigeria's political geography.

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