Unity as Africans and as humans: Nigeria’s lesson to the world, by Ahmad Shuaibu Isa Nigeria, often described as Africa’s most cosmopolitan nation, is home to immense ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity. This diversity, while a source of strength, has also contributed to complex socio-political challenges. Christianity and Islam, the country’s two dominant religions, each encompass multiple subgroups with distinct identities, beliefs, and practices. Among Christians, these include Catholics, Protestants, Pentecostals, and various indigenous churches, while Muslims comprise Tijaniyya, Qadiriyya, Ahmadiyya, followers of Ahlul Bayt (Shi‘ah), and other schools of thought. These...