Nigeria became independent from Britain in 1960 and is now divided into 30 states to accelerate development and to minimize the impact of ethnic loyalties on national politics. Ethnicity
is a sensitive issue, as Nigeria has 426 ethnic groups. The economy was once wealthy
but collapsed through mismanagement.

Nigeria has religious freedom, but gives preferential treatment to Islam
and ignores Muslim persecution of Christians.

For further information and specific prayer points for Nigeria, look up the book "Operation World" by Patrick Johnstone.

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