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Lyttleton Constitution establishes a federation

The Lyttleton Constitution made Nigeria a federation with stronger regional governments.

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1954

Lyttleton Constitution establishes a federation

The Lyttleton Constitution made Nigeria a federation with stronger regional governments.

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The Lyttleton Constitution made Nigeria a federation with stronger regional governments. It followed constitutional crises and conferences over representation and autonomy.

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