Since independence in 1960 Nigeria has undergone tremendous change shaped bypolitical instability rapid population growth and economic turbulence. The<strong>Hi... » 

Since independence in 1960 Nigeria has undergone tremendous change shaped bypolitical instability rapid population growth and economic turbulence. TheHistorical Dictionary of Nigeria introduces Nigerias rich and complex history.Readers will find a wealth of information on important contemporary issues likeAIDS human rights petroleum and faithbased conflict. «