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British influence and control over what would become Nigeria and Africa's most populous country grew through the 19th century. A series of constitutions after World War II granted Nigeria greater autonomy; independence came in 1960. Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The government continues to face the daunting task of reforming a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, Nigeria continues to experience longstanding ethnic and religious tensions. Although both the 2003 and 2007 presidential elections were marred by significant irregularities and violence, Nigeria is currently experiencing its longest period of civilian rule since independence. The general elections of April 2007 marked the first civilian-to-civilian transfer of power in the country's history.


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Communications

Telephones - main lines in use World Ranking: 76
1.05 million (2009)

Telephones - mobile cellular World Ranking: 13
87.298 million (2009)

Telephone system
General assessment
Further expansion and modernization of the fixed-line telephone network is needed; network quality remains a problem
Domestic
The addition of a second fixed-line provider in 2002 resulted in faster growth but subscribership remains only about 1 per 100 persons; mobile-cellular services growing rapidly, in part responding to the shortcomings of the fixed-line network; multiple cellular providers operate nationally with subscribership approaching 60 per 100 persons in 2010
International
Country code - 234; landing point for the SAT-3/WASC fiber-optic submarine cable that provides connectivity to Europe and Asia; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (2 Atlantic Ocean and 1 Indian Ocean) (2009)

Broadcast media
Nearly 70 federal-government-controlled national and regional TV stations; all 36 states operate TV stations; several private TV stations operational; cable and satellite TV subscription services are available; network of federal-government-controlled national, regional, and state radio stations; roughly 40 state-government-owned radio stations typically carry their own programs except for news broadcasts; about 20 private radio stations; transmissions of international broadcasters are available (2007)

Internet country code
.ng

Internet hosts World Ranking: 172
936 (2010)

Internet users World Ranking: 9
43.989 million (2009)


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Nigeria (Abuja):
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GPS points from Nigeria (Abuja)

square Obeagu Nigeria (general)

square Jauro Mani Nzebe Taraba State

square Bardo Nigeria (general)

square Hoss Station Nigeria (general)

square Yankya Benue State

square Tudun Dumi Nigeria (general)

square Dewu Nigeria (general)

square Orjime Benue State




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