The World Factbook. ShowIntroduction :: NIGERIA Panel - Collapsed British influence and control over what would become Nigeria and Africa's most populous country grew through the 19th century.
A series of constitutions after World War II granted Nigeria greater autonomy. After independence in 1960, politics were marked by coups and mostly military rule, until the death of a military head of state in 1998 allowed for a political transition. In 1999, a new constitution was adopted and a peaceful transition to civilian government was completed. The government continues to face the daunting task of institutionalizing democracy and reforming a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squandered through corruption and mismanagement. In addition, Nigeria continues to experience longstanding ethnic and religious tensions. Lagos National Arts Theatre Nigeria. Around National Theatre with caution. The National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, hosted the World Festival of Arts and Culture, popularly known as Festac 77 nearly 35 years ago.
But that breathtaking edifice may pale into insignificance if something is not done about the shrubs, bushes and the wetland that surround it. It now serves as a dumping ground for all manner of wastes, as well as an abode for nefarious persons, reports SAMUEL AWOYINFA Driving on Carter Bridge provides one with an eyeful. And when one is headed towards the Lagos Island, one cannot miss the imposing structure that sits pretty, as one looks to the right from the top of the bridge. That imposing structure is the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.