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Question
When crude oil export replaced agriculture in Nigeria, the culture of corruption also:
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The shift from an agricultural economy to one heavily reliant on crude oil exports often led to a significant increase in corruption. The massive, centralized wealth from oil created opportunities for rent-seeking, patronage, and illicit financial flows, leading to an escalation of corrupt practices.
Hint
What is a common negative consequence when a country's economy shifts dramatically to a single, lucrative resource, often referred to as the 'resource curse'?