Is Nigeria a monarchy or a republic?

Nigeria is a republic (presidential republic).

Who really rules Nigeria?

The president holds the real executive power. Head of state: President. Head of government: President. They are the same office.

Yes, a federation: sovereignty is divided between the centre and states or provinces the centre cannot abolish.

Two chambers: House of Representatives (360 seats) and Senate (109 seats).

Nigeria is a presidential republic. The president is both head of state and head of government. Real power sits with the president.

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Is Nigeria a monarchy or a republic?: Nigeria is a republic (presidential republic).
Who really rules Nigeria?: The president holds the real executive power. Head of state: President. Head of government: President. They are the same office.
How is the head of state of Nigeria chosen?: Direct popular vote.
Does Nigeria have a king?: No. Nigeria has no monarch.
Is Nigeria a federation?: Yes, a federation: sovereignty is divided between the centre and states or provinces the centre cannot abolish.
How many chambers does the parliament of Nigeria have?: Two chambers: House of Representatives (360 seats) and Senate (109 seats).

Nigeria's legislature has two chambers, 469 seats in all. Each dot is one seat; party seat counts are on IPU Parline.

House of RepresentativesLower house · 360 seats

SenateUpper house · 109 seats