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360. National Intelligence Estimate

sheet, the estimate was submitted by the Director of Central Intelligence and concurred in by the U.S. Intelligence Board on August 26. NIE 64.2–65 Washington , August 26, 1965 . PROSPECTS FOR NIGERIA The Problem To estimate probable developments in Nigeria over the next two to three years. Conclusions A. The salient question for Nigeria is whether the federal structure can survive in the face of the many internal strains and tensions. The facts of geography and population assure that under the constitution, the federal government will continue to be dominated by the party representing the tra…