@article{MAKHILLTSS20061321754, title = {Corruption and the Problem of Development in Nigeria}, journal = {The Social Sciences}, volume = {1}, number = {3}, pages = {183-187}, year = {2006}, issn = {1818-5800}, doi = {sscience.2006.183.187}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1818-5800&doi=sscience.2006.183.187}, author = {Olufayo Olu-Olu}, keywords = {Development problem,corruption,Nigeria}, abstract = {The whole problem of development in Africa especially in Nigeria could be summed up in one word-Corruption. It has eaten deep into the fabric of the Nigerian society. This has earned her the second most corrupt nation in world. This study examines the issue of corruption and its attendant consequences to the Nigeria society. It takes a cursory look at the goal of the society against the background of the embarrassing level of corruption. The study however made some recommendations for combating this ugly monster.} }