Politics & Government Guide in Nigeria

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Nigeria is a federal presidential republic led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the APC since May 2023. The bicameral National Assembly holds legislative power amid a multi-party system featuring APC, PDP, and rising Labour Party. Recent judicial rulings have strengthened local government autonomy, while the government addresses economic challenges and security concerns.

Government Type

Federal Presidential Republic

Legal System

Mixed legal system of English common law and Islamic law (Sharia) in the north

Head of State

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu(since 2023)

Head of Government

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu(All Progressives Congress)since 2023

Legislature

Type:bicameral

Upper House:Senate (109 seats)

Lower House:House of Representatives (360 seats)

Major Political Parties

All Progressives Congress(APC)

Centre-right

People's Democratic Party(PDP)

Centre-left

Labour Party(LP)

Left-wing

Voting Rights

Universal adult suffrage for citizens aged 18 and above in federal, state, and local elections.

Recent Developments

Supreme Court affirmed autonomy of 774 local government councils in 2024
Bola Tinubu inaugurated as President on May 29, 2023 following 2023 elections
Ongoing economic reforms under Tinubu administration addressing inflation and currency issues

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution1999

States and Federal Capital Territory36