Interrogating population and development: Inter-relations in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper is anchored on the nexus between population growth and development in developing and underdeveloped countries. The objective of the study is to explore the vagaries of development Vis-airs the exponential population growth in 3^rd World countries of which Nigeria is a focal point. The method of data collection is qualitative survey/content analytical approach. It was discovered that the development strides of Nigeria are not commensurate to the exponential population growth therein, consequently the citizens suffer untold hardship socially and economically despite the enormous human and material resources at her disposal. The paper recommends that there should be a corresponding socioeconomic and structural development in the country that will strike a balance in the Citizens’ basic needs and standard of living.