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Basic 4 First Term History Lesson Notes

Six free notes, in teaching order, from Colonial Administration in Nigeria to State Creation in Nigeria 1967. Read them online, or get a PDF or Word copy.

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    Colonial Administration in Nigeria

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  2. Note 2 of 6

    The Early Regions in Nigeria

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  3. Note 3 of 6

    Ethnic Groups in the Four Early Regions in Nigeria

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    British Protectorate Administrative Headquarters

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    Colonial Administrative Headquarters in Nigeria (Continued)

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    State Creation in Nigeria 1967

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About Basic 4 First Term History Lesson Notes

These are the six Basic 4 First Term History topics, in teaching order. The first note covers Colonial Administration in Nigeria and the last covers State Creation in Nigeria 1967.

What students learn this term
  • Colonial Administration in Nigeria
  • The Early Regions in Nigeria
  • Ethnic Groups in the Four Early Regions in Nigeria
  • British Protectorate Administrative Headquarters
  • Colonial Administrative Headquarters in Nigeria (Continued)
  • State Creation in Nigeria 1967
Recommended Basic 4 History textbooks
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Nigerian HistoryFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026Jibrin, H.A., Onoja, I., Oyebiyi, O. & Udeagbala. P.N.Learn Africa PLC
Revised Nigerian History for Primary School 4FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026J. Hussin, C.C. John, A. Yusuf; T. JamesYaliam Publishers
New Smart History for Primary Schools 4FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2025Aloo Akinkumi et alCambridge University Press
Nigerian History For Primary Schools PupilsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026Oluwasegun OlorunfemiMarvelous Mike Press
Extension Modern Nigerian History for Primary Schools Book 4FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026Adetola O.A. et al.Extension Publications Limited

Questions teachers ask about Basic 4 First Term History

How many Basic 4 First Term History lesson notes are there?

There are 6 notes, from Colonial Administration in Nigeria to State Creation in Nigeria 1967. When a new note is published, this page and this number update on their own.

What topics do the notes cover?

Colonial Administration in Nigeria, The Early Regions in Nigeria, Ethnic Groups in the Four Early Regions in Nigeria, British Protectorate Administrative Headquarters, Colonial Administrative Headquarters in Nigeria (Continued) and State Creation in Nigeria 1967.

Can I download the notes as a PDF or Word file?

Yes. Sign in with Google or Facebook, then choose the term at checkout. A PDF or Word copy of Basic 4 History for the First Term costs ₦1,000.

Can I edit the notes to suit my class?

Yes. Use the Word copy to change anything you like, or print the PDF as it is. Either way there is no retyping.

What does each note contain?

Every note has behavioural objectives, the lesson content in short sections, evaluation questions and an assignment, so you can teach from it and set work straight away.

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