Recent Scheme of Work on History

Syllabus for Senior Secondary




FIRST TERM
SSS 1 SSS 2 SSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: Historiography And Historical Skills

Topic:
1. What History is and why we teach History
2. Sources of History and Dating

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Concept of history: History aspires to comprehend the totality of human past experience and implicitly to discern in it some message of present and future utility.
2. Why we teach History:
- To enable the next generation know about themselves and their environment in historical context
- To produce future historians
- To promote national consciousness

1. Testimonies from living witnesses
2. Written materials e.g. letters, memoirs etc.
3. Archaeological findings
4. Anthropology
5. Linguistic evidence
6. Physical objects such as farm implements, ornaments, masks, artworks etc.
7. Radiocarbon dating.
8. Sitology (use of historical monuments via visitations)
WEEK 2

Theme: Nigeria In The 19Th Century

Topic:
1. The Sokoto Caliphate
2. The administration of the Caliphate

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Hausa land on the eve of the jihad, the religious, social and political factors that led to the jihad.
2. Prelude to the Sokoto jihad: the situation in Gobir under Sarkin Gobir Bawa and Yunfa.
3. Usman Dan Fodio: his background, his rise as a Muslim scholar, his work in Gobir and people’s response to him.
4. Dan Fodio’s Hijra and his election as Amir al Muminin.
5. The outbreak of the jihad.
6. The organization and course of the jihad.
7. The birth of the sokoto caliphate.

1. Discuss the extent and nature of the Sokoto Caliphate, i.e. Administrative arrangements.
2. Subsequent division of the caliphate i.e. the roles of Abdullah (Shehu Fodio’s brother and Muhammad Bello his son).
3. The relationship between the central government and the provincial administration.
WEEK 2

Theme: Africa And The Wider World Since 1800

Topic:
1. Islamic Movement and the establishment of Muslim States in West Africa
2. The Jihad of Ahmadu Seku
3. The Jihad of Alhaji Umar

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Hausa land on the eve of the Jihad: the religious social and political factor which led to the Jihad;
2. Prelude to the Sokoto Jihad: the situation in Gobir under Sarkin Gobir Bawa and Yunfa.
3. Usman dan Fodio: his back-ground, his rise as a Muslim Scholar and his work in Gobir.
4. Dan Fodio’s hijra his election as Amiral Muminin and the outbreak of the Jihad.
5. The organisation and course of the Jihad.
6. Impact of the Jihad: the birth of the Sokoto Caliphate; the spread of Islam and Muslim culture outside Hausa land.
7. The Jihad of dan Fodio as an inspiration for other Jihads in West (those of Seku Ahmadu and Alhaji Umar of the Tukulor Empire)

1. Masina before the emergence of Seku Ahmadu Politics, economy and religion.
2. Sources of inspiration the Jihad of Shehu Usman dan Fodio.
3. Seku Ahmadu, his teachings and his Jihad.
4. The establishment and organisation of theocratic state of Masina.
5. The effect of the Jihad on the peoples of Masina and their neighbours.

1. The Tukulor people before the emergence of Alhaji Umar: politics, economy and religion.
2. Alhaji Umar, the Tijaniyya brotherhood and its doctrines.
3. The source of inspiration: the Jihad of dan Fodio.
4. The Jihad of Alhaji Umar: the military campaigns and the emergence of the Tukulor Empire.
5. The organisation of the Tukulor empire.
6. the effects of the Jihad: Mass initiation of people into the Tijaniyya Brotherhood, etc.
7. The French invasion and the collapse of the Empire.
WEEK 3

Theme: Historiography And Historical Skills

Topic:
1. Historical skills (ancient and modern approaches)
2. Prospects of ICT in Historical Studies

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Collection of data
2. Interpretation/ analysis of evidence which could be biased, fragmented or partly incorrect
3. Try to discover the pattern of meaning to enduring questions of human life.
4. 2nd Century BC Greek Historians including Polybius saw history as a struggle for power among nations
- Christian and Muslim Historians (e.g. Ibn Khaldum) saw history as working out of divine plan
5. Hegel saw history as Gods purpose working out men’s freedom
6. In 19th Century Historians see history as working towards the progressive triumph of science.
7. African History saw history as an instrument of Nationalism.

1. Advances in information and communication technology allows for live recording of important events and developments. The implication of this is that in the future collection, analysis and interpretation of historical data will take a different form.
2. Satellite communication allows for global coverage, transmission and recording of events as they happen (e.g. CNN, BBC.)
3. Historians now have access to rich, up-to-date and credible source of historical data through visiting web sites on the Internet. There are some web sites that are dedicated to historical development.
4. Modern gadget are now available for recording history
WEEK 3

Theme: Nigeria In The 19Th Century

Topic:
1. The impact of the Jihad
2. Bornu under the Shehus The emergence of El-kanemi

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The relationship between the caliphate and its neighbours at the beginning of the 19th century.
2. The jihad and the role of the Nupe in northern eastern Yoruba land and parts of the Benin kingdom.
3. Wars between the Caliphate and its neighbours in the 19th century.
4. The effects of the jihad on their neighbor within and outside the caliphate.

1. Bornu at the beginning of the 19th century had weak army, disgruntled minorities etc.
2. The Fulani rebellion in Bornu.
3. The crisis in Bornu and the invitation of el-Kanemi.
4. The coming of el-Kanemi, the restoration of order, the total collapse of the Seifawa dynasty and the beginning of El-kanemi’s Shehu dynasty.
WEEK 3

Theme: Africa And The Wider World Since 1800

Topic:
1. The Activities of Samori Toure
2. The Muslim states in the face of European Colonization

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Samori Toure: his religious, economic and political activities.
2. The establishment of the Mandinka Empire.
3. Conflict with the French and the fall of the Empire

1. Muslim states in West Africa and their initial contacts with European explorers and traders.
2. Changing patterns of relations: Unequal trade and treaties, conquest and occupations.
3. Reactions of the Muslim leaders and peoples.
4. Consequences of European imperialism: the collapse of the Muslim states: the beginning of colonialism; the infiltration of Western culture.
WEEK 4

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic:
1. Land and peoples of Nigeria
2. Traditions of origin and Historical links among certain groups.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. A. Main geo-political zones in which Nigeria can be divided and their main feature :
a) Coastal region
b) Forest region
c) Semi-savannah (transitional zone between the forest and the real savannah)
B. Main physical features especially rivers and mountain systems.
2. Location of Kanem and Bornu, Hausa States, Nupe, Igala, Jukun, Igbo, Angas, Birom, Idoma, Calabar, the Yoruba, especially Ife, Oyo, Benin, Ijaw and Itsekiri Kingdoms
3. The impact of geography on human activity:
a) Occupations and products;
b) Movement of people and means of transportation;
c) The influences to which peoples are subjected by virtue of location;
d) varying geographical habitant makes it necessary for exchange of commodities and consequently for intergroup relations

The tradition of origin Kanembu, Kanuri, Hausa, Nupe, Igala, Jukun, Ife, Oyo, Benin, Itsekiri, Ijaw, Efik, Igbo, Ibibio, Urhobo, Isoko, Idoma, Tiv, Birom, Angas etc.
WEEK 4

Theme: Nigeria In The 19Th Century

Topic:
1. Developments under El- Kanemi and the Shehus
2. Yoruba land in the 19th Century Oyo Empire

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The rule of El-Kanemi: political, social and economic developments.
2. Developments under Shehu Umar: political, social and economic.
3. Succession of weak rulers. 4. Internal weakness; political instability, crumbling economy etc.
5. Collapse of the empire.

1. Old Oyo at the beginning of the 19th century.
2. The Afonja rebellion and the sack of old Oyo.
3. The fall of old Oyo and the refugee problem.
4. The Owu wars, the destruction of Egba settlements and the foundations of Abeokuta.
5. The beginnings of Ibadan as an Oyo dominated settlement.
6. The management of refugee problems in Ife and the emergence of new settlements e.g. Ago Iwoye, Sagamu etc.
WEEK 4

Theme: Africa And The Wider World Since 1800

Topic:
1. Christian Missionary Activity in West Africa
2. Impact of Christian Missionary Activities in West Africa

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The role of the evangelical movement in the suppression of slave trade.
2. Foundation of Sierra Leone and Liberia.
3. Missionary activities in Sierra Leone.
4. Spread of Missionary activities in West Africa including “French West Africa”.

1. Missionaries and educational development.
2. The emergence of the educated elite.
3. The role of educated elite in political, social and economic developments.
4. The missionaries and social services e.g. hospitals, leprosarium, etc.
5. Missionaries and the colonization of West Africa.
WEEK 5

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: Early Center of Civilization in Nigeria

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Features of Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife and Benin civilization, including a discussion of their occupational pursuits.
2. Artistic works of Nok, Igbo- Ukwu, Ife and Benin.
3. Relationship between these center of ancient Civilization and other groups Nigeria
WEEK 5

Theme: Nigeria In The 19Th Century

Topic:
1. The era of Ibadan imperialism
2. The peace treaty of 1886 and its aftermath

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Efforts at rebuilding the new Oyo empire and attempt at rebuilding the powers of the Alaafin.
2. Ibadan and Ijaye view on the politics of the new Oyo empire especially over the laws of succession in Oyo and prelude to Ijaye war.
3. The Ijaye war and rise of Ibadan military dominance in Yoruba land.
4. Ibadan military dominance and the sixteen years wars
5. Military stalemate, intervention of the missionaries, British and the peace treaty of 1886.

1. Terms of the peace.
2. Developments in Ibadan and demonstration of British interest.
3. Continued Ilorin attacks on Oyo and other parts of Yoruba land.
4. The resistance of Ekiti Parapo and the influence of returnee slaves based in Lagos.
5. An assessment of the impact of the wars on Yoruba society.
WEEK 5

Theme: West Africa And African History

Topic: Empires in Western Sudan

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Geography of Western Sudan.
2. Growth of empires in the Western sudan.
3. The rise of Ghana, Mali and Songhay empires.
4. The nature of government and politics in Ghana, Mali and Songhay empires.
5. Achievements of Mansa Musa and Askia the Great.
6. Internal problems, decline and fall of the empires of Western Sudan.
WEEK 6

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: The State Formation Process. (Centralized and Non-Centralized States) a) Centralized States

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Early beginnings (village communities)
2. The first attempts at building larger units:-reasons and methods.
3. The rise of capital cities.
4. The role of the environment and economic endowments.
5. The role of leadership. Conflicts and accommodation, in the state formation process.
6. Similarities and differences
WEEK 6

Theme: Nigeria In The 19Th Century

Topic:
1. Benin in the 19th century
2. The first Phase of British Conquest 1851-1900

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Benin at the beginning of the 19th century.
2. The impact of the abolition of trans-Atlantic slave trade on Benin economy.
3. Political crisis especially problem of succession and emergence of weak rulers.
4. The British and the fall of Benin kingdom.

1. Background to the British occupation of Lagos.
2. The occupation of Lagos.
3. The Ijebu expedition of 1882 and the British push into Yoruba land. The collapse of Delta states.
4. The conquest of Benin
WEEK 6

Theme: The Scramble For And Partition Of Africa

Topic:
1. The Industrial Revolution, the New Imperialism and scramble for Africa by European Powers
2. The Berlin Conference and Partition of Africa

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The impact of industrialization
a) Large scale production of goods ;
b) Accumulation of capitals;
c) Drift from rural to urban center;
2. The new imperialism economic exploitation.

1. Background to the Berlin Conference :
a) European competition for colonies in Africa, Britain, Germany, France etc;
b) Rivalry over Congo and attempt by Bismarck to resolve the question of colonial rivalry in Africa.
2. Agreement at the Berlin conference and the effects on Africa: Effective occupation; freedom of trade and navigation, free access into the hinterland and partition.
3. Features and nature of partition eg. Establishment of artificial boundaries..
WEEK 7

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: Kanem and Bornu to 1800

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Phases of development.
2. Socio-political organisation of the Kanem State.
3. The coming of Islam into Kanem and Bornu and its impact on the rulers and society.
4. Problems of unity and stability.
5. The rise of Bornu Empire.
6. The economic activities of Bornu Empire (agriculture, fishing, trade, crafts and industries.)
7. Relations with Hausa land and other Nigerian people.
WEEK 7

Theme: Nigeria In The 19Th Century

Topic: The Second Phase of British Conquest, 1900-1914

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Conquest of the Sokoto caliphate.
2. The conquest of Igbo land.
3. The conquest of the middle belt.
4. The occupation of Borno.
5. Aftermath of the British conquest.
WEEK 7

Theme: Colonial Rule In Africa

Topic: Colonial subjugation, occupation and African Reaction

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Methods and Features of subjugations :
a) Military conquest eg Algeria, Egypt, Ashanti.
b) Treaties and Peaceful occupation e.g. Tunisia.
2. African Reaction
a) Peaceful
b) Military confrontation.
WEEK 8

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: The Hausa States to 1800.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. From Village settlement to town, indicating factors involved in the development of Hausa States.
2. Hausa socio-political organisation.
3. The economy of Hausa land (agriculture, fishing, trade, crafts and industries.)
4. Wars fought by Hausa States
5. Efforts at empire building in Hausa land: - Zaria (Zazzau), Kano, Katsina, Gobir, kebbi and conflicts between these States.
6. Islam in Hausa land and its impact.
7. Relations between Hausa States and other Nigerian groups especially Borno and the peoples of the Niger- Benue Confluence region.
WEEK 8

Theme: British Rule And Nigerian Reaction 1900-1914

Topic: The early Phase of British rule, 1900-1914

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Early administrative structure ;
(a) Provinces
(b) Divisions
(c) Districts.
2. The Native court system in the protectorate of southern Nigeria.
3. The native Authority system in the protectorate of Northern Nigeria.
4. Establishment of communication network road, water ways etc.
5. Intensified exploitation of Nigeria’s natural resources.
6. Reaction of Nigerian peoples to British rule.
WEEK 8

Theme: Colonial Rule In Africa

Topic:
1. Colonial Rule in Africa
2. Consolidation of European Culture in Africa

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. British Indirect Rule (e.g. in Uganda).
2. French assimilation policy (e.g. in Senegal).
3. Portuguese assimilation policy (eg in Angola).
4. German administration policy (e.g. “German Paternalism” in Tanganyika).
5. Belgian “Paternalism Policy (.e.g. in Congo).
6 Comparison of various patterns of colonial rule.

1. Establishment of Western education and the emergence of African elite who continued to perpetuate the cultures of the colonizing nations.
2. Adoption of the language of the colonizing power as Lingua Franca in the colonies.
3. Promotion of European modes of dress, eating habits, artistic appreciation, leisure and other social habits among Africans.
4. Adoption of Western architecture and transportation systems.
WEEK 9

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: Nupe

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Pre-Tsoede Nupe and relations between the component parts.
2. The coming of Tsoede and the rise and organisation of Nupe Kingdom.
3. The Nupe economy (agriculture, fishing, trade, crafts and industries.)
4. Nupe’s relations with Hausaland, Bornu, Old Oyo and other Nigerian peoples.
WEEK 9

Theme: British Rule And Nigerian Reaction 1900-1914

Topic: The Amalgamation of Nigeria and its Significance.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Reasons for amalgamation.
2. Lugard’s conception of Nigeria and the nature of the amalgamation.
3. The administrative arrangements that went with amalgamation.
4. Significance of the amalgamation for the history of Nigeria.
WEEK 9

Theme: Colonial Rule In Africa

Topic:
1. The Colonial Economy and the Under-development of Africa
2. Colonial Africa and the Two World Wars

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The nature of colonial economy e.g.
a) Emphasis on production of raw materials;
b) Banking;
c) Marketing, etc.
2. Effects of European economic :
a) Subordination of African traders to European trading firms.
b) Emergence of urban center.

1. The causes of the two World Wars (including further demand for the re-division of colonial Africa).
2. Participation of African soldiers in the World Wars besides the soldiers of their colonial masters.
3. The impact of the World War on political and social developments in Africa.

WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION

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SECOND TERM
SSS 1 SSS 2 SSS 3
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 1: Revision
WEEK 2

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: The Jukun

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Jukun migrations and settlement in the Middle Benue region.
2. Social organisation, with particular attention being paid to the place of religion in Jukun society.
3. The rise of Jukun to military dominance.
4. The relations between Jukun and :
a) Hausa land
b) Bornu
c) Other surrounding people.
WEEK 2

Theme: British Rule And Nigerian Reaction 1900-1914

Topic:
1. Colonial Rule & its Impact
a) Central Administration
2. The Colonial Economy

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Indirect rule in Northern Nigeria and how it was operated.
2. Indirect rule in Southern Nigeria and how it worked.
3. Reactions of Nigerians to Indirect Rule.
4. Impact of Indirect Rule.

1. The aim of colonialism was economic exploitation.
2. To achieve their aim, the British promoted production of cash crops needed by European industries.
3. Encouraged importation of finished European goods which replaced the indigenous ones.
4. Displacement of indigenous crafts and traders by European traders and their Lebanese agents.
5. Non-investment in the industrial sector.
6. The colonial economic policy laid the foundation for the post-colonial underdevelopment.
WEEK 2

Theme: Nationalist Movements And Decolonization In Africa

Topic:
1. Colonial Policies and African Discontent
2. Formation of Political Parties and Association in West Africa
3. External Influences on Nationalist Movement
4. Patterns of Nationalist Movement and the Regaining of Independence

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Political, e.g. exclusion of educated elite from government establishment of privileges of Europeans.
2. Economic: e.g. exploitation of resources by colonial powers, forced Labour, taxation.
3. Social, eg establishment of Government reservation areas, racism and discrimination, pervasion of African culture.

1. Formation of Political Parties and associations.
2. Objectives of these political parties and associations.
3. Strategies employed by these organizations to fight colonial rule.
4. The effects of these organizations on decolonization process and achievement of independence.

1. Negro World and the Pan African Movement.
WEB Dubois, Marcus Garvey etc.
Concept of self-determination.
2. The Atlantic Charter by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill.
3. Indian Independence.

1. Armed confrontation by nationalist movements e.g. in:
a) Kenya
(c) Angola
(d) Zimbabwe.
2. Nationalist movements which adopted peaceful negotiations e.g. Ghana, Uganda, Guinea.
3. Effects of the two movements on the granting of Independence to African countries.
WEEK 3

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: Ife and Oyo

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Theories of Yoruba origin and relations between Ife and the rest of Yoruba land.
2. Socio-political organisation of Yoruba Kingdom.
3. The rise and growth of the Old Oyo Empire.
4. Oyo Empire
a) Political organisation.
b) Economy (agriculture, fishing, trade, crafts and industries.)
c) Relationship with Nigerian groups outside the empire.
WEEK 3

Theme: British Rule And Nigerian Reaction 1900-1914

Topic: Social Development and Inter- Group Relations

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Provision of Western education, its advantages and the challenges it posed to the people.
2. The building of social infrastructures such as railways, telegraphs, roads and so on and their impact on social integration.
3. The rise of urban Centers and its impacts.
4. The establishment of western medicinal facilities which attempted to replace the indigenous ones but whose development and spread were uneven.
WEEK 3

Theme: Prelude To Apartheid

Topic:
1. Prelude to Apartheid
2. Apartheid Legislation and the Suppression of African Nationalist Movement
3. External Reaction to Apartheid.
4. The O.A.U. and Apartheid

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Economic developments in South Africa from 1870s e.g. discovery of mineral.
2. Britain in South Africa and Boer intransigence.
3. The cause and course of the Boer war.
4. British public opinion on the Boer war.
5. Decline of the liberal spirit in South Africa, the Union of 1910 and the exclusion of non-white population from government.

1. Legislation on marriage, landownership, education, forced Labour, etc.
2. Representation in parliament.
3. The anti-communist suppression Act and the Trial and Imprisonment of ANC leaders.
4. Police brutality and spy network.
5. The present status of African resistance.

1. Those who opposed :
a) Commonwealth association: Expulsion of South Africa;
b) Olympic Committee: Ban of South Africa from the Games;
c) U.N.O.,
d) USSR.
2. Those who supported :
a) Britain and New Zealand had sporting links with South Africa

1. The O.A.U Charter and African reaction to apartheid.
2. The work of the frontline States.
3. O.A.U and the liberation movements in Southern Africa, resolutions of OAU on the multinational trading with South Africa.
WEEK 4

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: Benin

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Growth from Village community to Kingdom.
2. The early Kingdom and the rule of Ogiso.
3. Oranmiyan and the founding of a new dynasty.
4. The socio-political system of the Benin Kingdom.
5. Benin and her neighbours.
6. Benin and the Europeans.
7. The Benin economy (agriculture, fishing, trade, crafts and industries.)
8. The warrior King Ewuare, Ozolua, Esigie etc. and the rise of the Benin Empire (Indicate extent of the empire)
9. The Benin Empire at its height.
10. Relations with other Nigerian people.
11. Internal problems and decline
WEEK 4

Theme: The Decolonization Process In Nigeria, 1922-1945

Topic: Origins of Nationalism

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Give various definitions of nationalism.
2. Discuss the origin of nationalism
3. Early resistance to the imposition of British rule studying the activities of; Jaja of Opobo, Awujale of Ijebu-ode and Ovonranewen of Benin.
4. Colonial policies and elite discontent.
5. The role of early Christian church in the emergence of nationalism.
6. Formation of National Congress of British West Africa.
7. The Clifford Constitution and the formation of the NNDP and NYM.
WEEK 4

Theme: Problems Of Independent African States

Topic:
1. Neo-Colonialism and Political Development
2. Neo-Colonialism and Economic Under-Development
3. Unequal development within States and Instability

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The meaning of neocolonialism.
2. Features of neocolonialism e.g. political instability, constitutional crisis.
3. Effects of neocolonialism on African political development eg adoption of foreign political systems of government, Foreign backing for stay-put political leaders.
4. Neo-colonialism and continuing imperialism e.g. the effect of the struggles between super powers on Africa, the Chad crisis.

1. The meaning of underdevelopment e.g. Extent of foreign investment, trade imbalance.
2. The nature of underdevelopment ;
3. The effects of underdevelopment of African economy
4. The effects of single crop economy on states where it exists.
5. The effects of foreign debts on African economy.
6. The effect of drought and famine in Africa.

1. Aspects of unequal development among African states.
2. Colonial legacy as factor of unequal development.
3. Ethnicity as a factor of unequal development in African states e.g.
distribution of social services, access to political power and infrastructural development.
4. The effects of unequal development between states e.g. on the working of OAU, ECOWAS etc
WEEK 5

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: The Efik

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Efik migrations and the founding of settlements on the estuary of the Cross River.
2. The challenge of the environment and the rise of the Efik State.
3. The socio-political organisation of the Efik.
4. The economic activities of the Efik, including commercial relations with other Nigerian groups.
5. The coming of the Europeans and the impact on the Efik.
WEEK 5

Theme: The Decolonization Process In Nigeria, 1945-1960

Topic: Nationalist movement-s after the Second World War

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The participation of Nigerians in the Second World War and the interpretation of the Atlantic Charter.
2. The Richard Constitution of 1946.
3. Emergence of Political parties and their activities.
4. The role of the mass media and Trade Unions.
5. The activities of the Zikist movement
6. The McPherson Constitution and the Lyttleton Constitution.
7. The role of Nigerian women in the struggle for decolonization.
WEEK 5

Theme: History And Global Issues

Topic:
1. The Military intervention in African Politics
2. Boundary Disputes and the Threat to African Unity

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Reasons for military intervention in African politics.
2. Problems of military intervention in African politics.
3. The effects of military intervention in African politics e.g. impact on political culture, unwillingness of the army to relinquish power.
4. Discuss the problems of the military in African politics.

1. Reasons for boundary disputes in Africa e.g. colonial artificial division during scramble.
2. Selected cases of places where boundary disputes occur e.g. Nigeria and Cameroons, Ethiopia and Somalia.
3. Effects of such disputes on African Unity e.g. Interstate conflicts.
WEEK 6

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: Non-Centralized States :- 1. Social Political Organization.

Sub-Topic:
Content:1. General characteristics of non-centralized States
2. Main socio-political institutions of the peoples (Igbo, Ibibio, Isoko, Idoma, Tiv, Birom, Angas etc).
3. The working of government.
4. Unifying factors: - age grade associations, intermarriages, Oracle systems, negotiated covenants.
5. Socio-political relations between these peoples and other groups.
WEEK 6

Theme: The Decolonization Process In Nigeria, 1945-1960

Topic: The road to Independence and the attainment of Independence

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. International pressure from USA and USSR and the Indian Independence.
2. Change of leadership in Britain i.e. the emergence of Labour Party.
3. The era of self-government in the West and East.
4. Self-government in the North.
5. Attainment of independence and unresolved issues e.g. the fears of the minorities.
WEEK 6

Theme: History And Global Issues

Topic:
1. The Commonwealth, OAU (AU), ECOWAS, UNO and OPEC
2. Africans in Diaspora in World Issues

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Formation and membership of the Commonwealth, OAU/AU, ECOWAS and OPEC.
2. Their aims and objectives.
3. Their organizational structure.
4. Nigeria’s role in these organizations
5. Achievements and failures.
6. The changing role of ECOWAS.

1. Meaning of Africans in Diaspora.
2. Africa’s contact with the outside world before the 19th century.
3. The Atlantic slave trade and shipment of Africans to the New World.
4. Contribution of Africans in Diaspora to the development of their host communities: - Europe, Asia and the Americas.
WEEK 7

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: Aspects of the History of the non-centralized states of Nigeria.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Economic activities of the non centralizes people (Igbo, bibio,Isoko, Idoma, Tiv, Birom, Angas etc.).
2. The rise of specialists’ craftsmen among these people and their impact.
3. Trading oligarchies.
WEEK 7

Theme: Nigeria Since Independence

Topic: The First Republic, 1960-1966: Political Developments

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The West Minister Parliamentary System.
2. The nature of the constitution
3. Regional political parties.
4. Challenges:
(a) Coalition government.
(b) Position of the opposition in the parliament.
(c) Increasing ethnicity
(d) The census controversy.
(e) Creation of new regions.
5. The Regional and Federal Elections.
WEEK 7

Theme: History And Global Issues

Topic:
1. Racism and the African 2. History of Developed Societies

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Meaning of racism.
2. Origin of racist ideas.
3. Racism in the U.S.A, Europe and Asia.
4. Apartheid and racial segregation in South Africa up to 1990.
5. Africa’s response to racism.

1. The Renaissance period in Europe.
2. The industrial Revolution.
3. The French Revolution and the rise of nationalism.
4. The Asian Tigers and Rapid Economic transformation.
5. Lessons Nigerian can learn from the above.
WEEK 8

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: Inter-group relations a) Economic activities and Intergroup relations.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Exchange of commodities as a major determinant of intergroup relations.
2. Inter-marriages.
3. Bilingualism and linguistic borrowings
4. Cultural borrowings (Nupe’s egungun taken over by Oyo Yoruba etc).
5. Specializations in crafts and industries and effects on inter-group relations e.g. travelling crafts men plying their trade and settling in different parts of the country.
6. Movement of people to center of specialization from other areas.
7. Trading Associations and groups whose activities cut across lineages and territories e.g. Awka, Aro, Benin, Borno and Hausa land.
WEEK 8

Theme: Nigeria Since Independence

Topic: The First Republic 1960-1966: Social & Economic Developments

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The concept of mixed economy.
2. The First National Development Plan.
3. Expansion of educational and health services.
4. Investment in Agriculture and the industrial sector.
WEEK 8

Theme: History And Global Issues

Topic:
1. Debt Relief and International Aids
2. Peacekeeping and Socio-political Interest of the Developed Societies

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Meaning of Debt Relief and International Aids
2. Poverty and Africa’s indebtedness.
3. Debts emanating from corrupt leadership.
4. Need for Debt Relief/ cancellation.
5. Aspects of International Aids.
6. Aid and continuation of poverty in Africa.

1. Definition/meaning of peacekeeping.
2. Aims and objectives of peacekeeping.
3. Examples of International and Regional peacekeeping initiatives.
4. Achievements and failures of peacekeeping forces.
5. Peacekeeping and the sociopolitical interest of the developed societies.
6. Nigeria’s role in peacekeeping programmes.
WEEK 9

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: The Impact of Migrations, War and Politics on Intergroup Relations.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Forms and patterns of migrations: forced migrations of slaves and of war captives, migrant Islamic teachers and students, groups fleeing from persistent warfare in kingdoms and Empires, etc and their impact on inter-group relations.
2. Wars of expansion and incorporation of other people into Kingdoms and Empires.
3. Wars of expansion and incorporation of other people into Kingdoms and Empires
4. Founding of dynasties from already established kingdoms (e.g. Itsekiri, Yawuri etc.) and spread of particular government ideas.
5. Geographical proximity of title system groups with canter of political ritual or religious power (e.g. Oyo, Wukari, Borno, Benin and Igala)
WEEK 9

Theme: Military Intervention In Governance

Topic: The 1966 Coup D'Etat & The Nigerian Civil War

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Causes of the January 1966 and the counter coup of July 1966.
2. The causes and course of the Nigerian civil war.
3. Effect of the Nigerian Civil War.
(a) Socio-political
(b) Economic
(c) Effects on Women and children.
WEEK 9

Theme: History And Global Issues

Topic: 1. Armaments, Nuclear Science and World Peace.
2. Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and NEEDS

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Origin and causes of the Cold War.
2. Outbreak of World War II and the potency of the Atomic bomb.
3. Armaments, acquisition of Arms and Arms Trade.
4. Nuclear Science and the proliferation of Arms.
5. The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT).
6. Armaments, Nuclear Science and world peace.

1. Meaning of MDGs and NEEDS.
2. Aims and objectives of the MDGs.
3. The seven –point Agenda of MDGs.
4. Aims and objectives of NEEDS.
5. NEEDS and economic empowerment in Nigeria.

WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
WEEK 10: REVISION AND EXAMININATION
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THIRD TERM
SSS 1 SSS 2 SSS 3
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WEEK 2

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: Indigenous Technology, Crafts and Industries.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Types of Indigenous technology practiced in Nigeria:
(a) Agriculture e.g. shifting cultivation, mixed cropping, fishing etc.
(b) Metallurgy production of Iron, Brass, Silver, Gold, Tin Objects e.g. Production of farming implements such as hoes, axe-heads, Production of weapons of war, Iron traps, needles, hammers, hooks etc.
(c ) Salt making
(d) Pottery
(e) Boat building
(f) Cloth weaving
(g) Leather production
(h) Tie and dyeing
(i) Bead making etc.
2. Locations in Nigeria where these crafts are practiced e.g. Leather making:- Kano, Bead making :– Bida, Ife, Benin, Pottery:- Abuja, Iron- Awka, Niger Benue confluence etc.
WEEK 2

Theme: Post Civil War Nigeria

Topic: The Military Rule & The Reconstruction

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The oil boom of the early 1970s.
2. The Second National Development Plan of 1970-1974.
3. Gowon’s Nine Point programme summarized as Reconciliation, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
4. Achievements of the Gowon regime.
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WEEK 3

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: Early external influences: a) Contact with North African Trade and Islam 1. The Trans Saharan Trade

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Nature of the trade.
a) The trade was between North Africa and the Western Sudan through the Sahara desert.
2. There were three trade routes:
a) Morocco- Taodeni- Timbuktu
b) Tripoli- Ghadames- Air- Katsina- Kano
c) Tripoli- Fezzan- Bornu
3. Articles of trade include: Horses, Salt, Kolanut, hide and skin, leather, slaves, gold etc. Dunama, Dabalami, Ali Ghaji and Idris Aloma.
WEEK 3

Theme: Post Civil War Nigeria

Topic: The Military Administration of 1975-1979

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Factors that led to the 1975 coup.
2. The structure of the administration.
3. Implementation of the Third National Development Plan.
4. The Land Use Decree.
5. Indigenization Programme.
6. Transition to civil rule.
7. Nigeria’s relations with the outside world especially issues around Southern Africa.
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WEEK 4

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: Islam in Kanem Bornu

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Islam in North Africa and the Sahara as prelude to the coming of Islam to Kanem and Bornu.
2. Introduction of Islam to Kanem and Bornu.
3. Mai Umme and the acceptance of Islam by the Kanem court.
4. The consolidation of Islam among the ruling elte with particular attention to the zeal and efforts of Mai’s like Dunama, Dabalami, Ali Ghaji and Idris Aloma.
5. The role of the Ulama in the spread of Islam among the ruling elite and the society.
6. The impact of Islam on Kanem and Bornu political, cultural, social and economic life.
WEEK 4

Theme: Post Civil War Nigeria

Topic: The Second Republic 1979-1983

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The Principles of 1979 Constitution.
(a) Presidential System.
(b) Federal Character and Federal Structure.
(c) Bicameral legislature.
2. The practice of multi-party democracy.
3. The socio-economic programmes of the republic.
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WEEK 5

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: Islam in Hausa land

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Contacts between Hausa land, Bornu and the Western Sudan, and the Introduction of Islam in Hausa land.
2. The early spread of Islam in Kano, Katsina and Zazzau, the role of the Wangarawa, Fulani and other scholars in this process , the spread of Islam to other parts of Hausa land.
3. Influence of Islam on the state-ideas of government (such as in Kano during Mohammed Runfa’s reign), rise of scholars around the courts (e.g. Al-Maghili and Abdulrahman Zagaiti in Kano etc).
4. Influence of Islam on society facilitation of:
a) Commerce
b) Literacy.
c) Education
d) Religious practices. (Prayer and Mosques)
e) Festivals
f) Dress habits
5. The nature and significance of conflicts between Islamic and local religious practices.
WEEK 5

Theme: Post Civil War Nigeria

Topic: The Return of the Military The Buhari/Diagbon Regime

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Factors that led to the military coup of 1983.
(a) Collapse of the economy.
(b) Constitutional Crisis.
(c) Social Break down.
2. Anti-corruption programmes:
(a) The tribunals and probe of NNSC, NNPC, & FCDA.
(b) Purge of the civil service & the army.
(c) Introduction of War Against indiscipline.
3. Economic policy: to be discussed against the backdrop of inherited failing economy.
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WEEK 6

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: Early European Contacts with the Coastal States.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Background to European exploration of West Africa.
2. The arrival of the Portuguese along the Nigerian coast: Lagos, Calabar
3. Itsekiri country, etc.
4. Nature of early commercial and social contacts between European and Nigerian groups and the articles of trade.
5. Portuguese efforts at Christianization in Benin and in the Itsekiri Kingdoms and its consequences.
6. Prelude to the Atlantic slave trade.
WEEK 6

Theme: Post Civil War Nigeria

Topic: The Ibrahim Babagida Regime, 1985-1993

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The structure of regime:
(a) Military President
(b) Supreme Military Council replaced by Armed Forces Ruling Council.
(c) Federal Executive Council replaced by National Council of Ministers.
2. Discuss Transition Programme and the regimes conceptualization of democracy.
3. Economic Policy: SAP, its definition, origin and objectives.
4. Deliberate policy of mobilization and reorientation of the masses
5. Policies aimed at cushioning the effects of SAP.
6. State creation.
7. Programme of women empowerment.
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WEEK 7

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Origin of the Atlantic Slave Trade

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. “Discovery” of the Americans by Europeans and European migrations, settlement and activities in the Americas.
2. The circumstances which led to the demand for African Labour in the West Indies and the demand for African Labour and the intensification of the trans-Atlantic slave trade in Nigeria.
WEEK 7

Theme: Post Civil War Nigeria

Topic: The Challenges of Democratic Governance. Interim National Government and the Return of the Military, 1993-1998

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Events leading to the emergence of Interim National Government.
2. Factors leading to the return of the military.
3. The military transition programme.
4. The economic programme attention should be paid to vision 2010 and policy of guided deregulation.
5. The social programme especially as regards, human rights, minority issues and women empowerment.
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WEEK 8

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: Organisation of the slave trade.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. The European end:
a) Founding of companies.
b) Building of special ships to carry slaves.
c) The challenge of the long voyage provision of food and water
d) The introduction of new food to Nigeria (cassava, maize, pawpaw etc.)
2. The role of African coastal middlemen.
3. The response of hinterland peoples the rise of traders like the Aro and other Oligarchies who became specialist in capturing and selling slaves.
4. Development of slave markets in the hinterland
5. Development of capital trust system and the growth in the use of different kinds of currencies such as cowries, iron, brass, copper etc.
WEEK 8

Theme: Post Civil War Nigeria

Topic: The Transition and the Fourth Republic

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Events leading to the emergence of Abdulsalam Abubakar’s transition.
2. The 1999 Constitution in focus.
3. The Economic Policy of the Fourth Republic.
4. The Social Policies of the Fourth Republic.
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WEEK 9

Theme: Pre-Colonial Nigeria

Topic: The effects of the Atlantic slave trade.

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Depopulation
2. De-humanizing effects.
3. Intensification of political rivalry and warfare among various Nigerian peoples.
4. On the coast there emerged a trading elite class which benefited from the trade.
5. Changes in culture, dressing, manners, economy etc.
6. Growth of European dominance along the coast.
7. Intensification of contacts between the coast and the hinterland.
8. Exportation of Nigerian culture to the Americas.
WEEK 9

Theme: Enduring Issues In An Attempt At Nation Building

Topic: Enduring Issues

Sub-Topic:
Content:
1. Problem of multi-party democracy as represented in the various elections.
2. Non proper devolution of power from the center.
3. Issues of resources control.
4. Poverty in the midst of huge natural resources especially crude oil.
5. Institutionalized corruption.
6. Youth unemployment
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