1. For NIGERIA, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For NIGERIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) For what reasons did the commission delay the election?
c) Why is this such a huge problem for many Nigerians?
d) What is significant about this election?
e) What concerns have officials from the U.S. and European Union expressed regarding the election?
f) What major challenges will the new or incumbent president face going forward?