Exploring the history of ethnic, regional, and religious diversity in Nigeria, this volume traces most of the country's current problems to its colonial exploitation. * Includes sections at the end of each chapter that highlight key people and events, with background information on past and present ethnic, regional, religious, and political affairs * Primary documents, including those from the Biafra civil war, give students and general readers a better understanding of the reality of Nigeria, and photographs and maps illustrate the development, dynamics, and impact of Nigerian diversity