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Nigeria is currently divided into 36 states and one federal capital territory. Before and after independence in , Western , and Eastern . In 1963 , two provinces were detached from the Western Region to form the new Mid-Western Region . In 1967 , the regions were replaced by 12 states; only the former Mid-Western Region escaped division, and formed a single state following the restructuring. From 1967 to 1970 the areas of Mid-Western State and the Eastern Region attempted to secede, as Biafra . In 1976 , seven new states were created, making 19 altogether; the Federal Capital Territory (now called Abuja ) was established also. In 1987 two new states were established, followed by another 10 in 1991 , bringing the total to 31. The latest change, in 1996 , resulted in the present number of 36 states. CURRENT STATES AND FCT The current constituent parts of Nigeria are: SEE ALSO
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