Causes of Poverty
in Nigeria

Colonialism

Grouped tribes together
that had nothing in
common

300 different
ethnic groups

Long held animosity
between groups

Fragmented society

Different religions

Exploitation of
resources

Civil war

Military dictatorships

Stolen money
taken out for debt

$30.3 Billion

Cause of
government
underfunding

Lack of
education

Lack of
healthcare

Used for

Maintaining
strong forces

Government
megaprojects

Developing
oil and gas
infrastructure

Importing
goods