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Chapter III - Citizenship

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Chapter III - Citizenship

Overview

Chapter III (sections 25 to 32) governs citizenship of Nigeria: citizenship by birth, by registration and by naturalisation, dual citizenship, the renunciation and deprivation of citizenship, and the powers of the President and the National Assembly in relation to citizenship.

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