Describe the religious conflict in Nigeria. What are factors that contribute to the violence?

Answer:

Nigeria’s religious conflict involves tensions between its large Muslim and Christian communities, whose populations are concentrated differently across the country. Religious identity can overlap with ethnic, regional, and political divisions, and competition for political power can intensify mistrust. Extremist groups have also targeted civilians. In some areas, clashes between Muslim herders and mostly Christian farmers are connected to disputes over land, water, and livelihoods as well as religious identity. Poverty and political instability can make these tensions worse, so the violence is not caused by religion alone.