The nature of ethnic conflicts and rivalry in Nigeria. - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Competition for resources

The Niger Delta region

Differences in language, religion, and customs

Promoting tolerance, understanding, and peaceful coexistence between different ethnic groups

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The factors that contribute to ethnic conflicts in Nigeria include competition for resources, political power struggles, historical grievances, and cultural or religious differences.

The Niger Delta region is a major source of conflict in Nigeria due to the competition for resources, particularly oil, between the local communities and the federal government and oil companies.