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The majority of the Muslim population in Nigeria live in the Northern, South western and Central states. [31] Islam was introduced to northern and central Nigeria in the Middle Ages as early as the 11th century and was well established in the major capitals of the region by the 16th century, spreading into the countryside and toward the Middle ...
At chapter one article ten, the constitution reaffirms that Nigeria is a secular state, and that no government or state shall adopt any religion as state religion. [2] The constitution also reiterates the right to freedom of religion and conscience for all citizens and prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion. [25]
The status of religious freedom in Africa varies from country to country. States can differ based on whether or not they guarantee equal treatment under law for followers of different religions, whether they establish a state religion (and the legal implications that this has for both practitioners and non-practitioners), the extent to which religious organizations operating within the country ...
The Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) is a state-owned broadcasting organization located in Aduwawa, Edo State, Nigeria. [1] It was established as the Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation (now known as the National Broadcasting Commission) in 1978, and over time, it evolved into the current Edo Broadcasting Service. [2] [3]
Twelve out of Nigeria's thirty-six states have Islam as the dominant religion. In 1999, those states chose to have Sharia courts as well as Customary courts. [4] As of 2025, the following 12 states have instituted Sharia: Zamfara State (27 January 2000) Kano State (21 June 2000) Sokoto State; Katsina State; Bauchi State (June 2001) Borno State ...
The United States does not have a state religion or established church, and religious broadcasts most commonly feature various Christian sects. Although originally provided by independently operated stations, it currently is mainly provided by local or regional networks. Most stations hold non-commercial educational broadcast licenses. Although ...
A Theravada Buddhist monk speaking with a Catholic priest, Thailand. The status of religious freedom around the world varies from country to country. States can differ based on whether or not they guarantee equal treatment under law for followers of different religions, whether they establish a state religion (and the legal implications that this has for both practitioners and non ...
Christianity is the majority religion in the southern and central regions of Nigeria. [3] The 2021-2023 Afrobarometer survey found that 54.2% of Nigerians were Christian and 45.5% were Muslim. [ 4 ] [ 5 ]