NIGERIA: FROM COLONIAL ROOTS TO INDEPENDENCE, CORRUPTION, AND THE PATH FORWARD

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has a story shaped by rich pre-colonial kingdoms, colonial

exploitation, a hard-won independence, and decades of political turbulence. To understand Nigeria’s

present struggles with corruption, we must trace the historical, economic, and political forces that

shaped the country from the 19th century to the current administration in 2026. This eBook outlines that

journey and offers practical solutions for national renewal.