In addition to carrying out constitutional supervision, the constitutional court has the right to interpret the constitution, decides whether the activities of political parties conform to the constitution, and considers disputes over jurisdiction.
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Until 1914, the northern and southern portions of Nigeria were separate British colonies. Nigeria is one of 17 African nations that gained independence in 1960. The process towards an independent Nigeria began in about 1945, with the colony being extended greater independence over time.