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SS2 Nigerian History Lesson Notes

22 free SS2 Nigerian History notes across three terms, term by term. Read them online, or get a PDF or Word copy. The whole plan is laid out below.

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The SS2 Nigerian History year plan

All 22 topics, listed term by term. Select a topic to read it.

No.TopicRead
First Term9 notesOpen First Term
1Amalgamation of Nigeria and Impact
2British Colonial Political Administration in Nigeria: Indirect Rule System
3British Colonial Economy Social Development & Inter Group Relations in Nigeria
4Nationalism and National Movement in Nigeria
5Constitutional Development in Nigeria: Road to Independence
6First Democratic Civilian Government in Nigeria 1960-1966
7Military Intervention in Nigerian Politics: First Coup D'Etat January 15, 1966
8First Military Regime in Nigeria: Major General J.T.U Aguyi Ironsi 1966.
9Military Counter Coup July 1966 Second Military Regime: The Emergence of Yakubu Gowon
Second Term8 notesOpen Second Term
1Nigeria Civil War 1967-1970
2Third Military Regime in Nigeria 1975-1979: General Murtala Muhammed & General Olusegun
3Second Civilian Democratic Government in Nigeria 1979-1983: Alhaji Shagari's Regime
44th Military Regime in Nigeria: Major General Muhammed Buhari & Brigadier Tunde Idiagbon 1983-1985
55th Military Regime in Nigeria: General Ibrahim Babangida 1985-1993
6Military Regime in Nigeria: General Ibrahim Babangida 1985-1993
77th Military Regime: Abdul Salam Abubakar (1998-1999)
8The 4th Nigerian Civilian Republic: Olusegun Obasanjo (1999-2007)
Third Term5 notesOpen Third Term
1Muslim States in the Face of Colonization in West Africa
2Christian Missionary Activities in West Africa
3Empire in Western Sudan: Old Ghana, Mali and Songhai Empire in Africa
4Great Empires and Kingdoms in West Africa
5Factors Responsible for the Decline of Great Empires in Western Sudan

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About SS2 Nigerian History Lesson Notes

SS2 Nigerian History lesson notes are arranged by term: 9 in First Term, 8 in Second Term and 5 in Third Term.

  • Each note covers one topic, with behavioural objectives, short lesson sections, evaluation questions and an assignment.
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Recommended SS2 Nigerian History textbooks

3 recommended textbooks. The line under each title shows which list recommends it.

NameAuthorPublisher
Nigeria: An Introduction to its HistoryJAMB (UTME syllabus recommended texts)Edition: 1979 (per JAMB list)M. CrowtherLongman
A Handbook of History for Senior Secondary Schools in NigeriaSchool booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Dele (Oladele) OdanyeHolad Publisher
Africa and the Wider WorldSchool booklist – International School, University of Ibadan (UI-owned)Dele (Oladele) OdanyeHolad Publisher
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Questions teachers ask about SS2 Nigerian History lesson notes

How many SS2 Nigerian History lesson notes are there?

There are 22 notes across three terms: 9 in First Term, 8 in Second Term and 5 in Third Term. When a new note is published, these numbers update on their own.

What topics do the SS2 Nigerian History notes cover?

The 22 notes run from Amalgamation of Nigeria and Impact in First Term to Factors Responsible for the Decline of Great Empires in Western Sudan in Third Term, split as 9 in First Term, 8 in Second Term and 5 in Third Term. The full list is in the year plan at the top of this page, each topic linked to its note.

Can I download SS2 Nigerian History as a PDF or Word file?

Yes. Sign in with Google or Facebook, then choose the term at checkout. One term of SS2 Nigerian History costs ₦1,000.

Is there a cheaper way to get the whole year?

Yes. All three terms of SS2 Nigerian History cost ₦2,000 instead of ₦3,000, a saving of ₦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.

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