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Irreligion in Nigeria is measured at less than one percent of the population. [1] As in many parts of Africa, there is a great amount of stigma attached to being an atheist in addition to institutionalized discrimination that leads to treatment as " second-class citizens." [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10][ excessive citations]
A 2010 poll by Pew Research Center showed that 51% of Nigerian Muslims agree with the death penalty for leaving Islam. [11] In some parts of Nigeria, there are even anti- blasphemy laws. [12]
In 2017, the Humanist Association of Nigeria gained formal government recognition after a 17-year struggle. [13] This was followed by recognition of the Atheist Society of Nigeria, the Northern Nigerian Humanist Association and the Nigerian Secular Society. [14]
This article is part of a series in |
Culture of Nigeria |
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Irreligion in Nigeria is measured at less than one percent of the population. [1] As in many parts of Africa, there is a great amount of stigma attached to being an atheist in addition to institutionalized discrimination that leads to treatment as " second-class citizens." [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10][ excessive citations]
A 2010 poll by Pew Research Center showed that 51% of Nigerian Muslims agree with the death penalty for leaving Islam. [11] In some parts of Nigeria, there are even anti- blasphemy laws. [12]
In 2017, the Humanist Association of Nigeria gained formal government recognition after a 17-year struggle. [13] This was followed by recognition of the Atheist Society of Nigeria, the Northern Nigerian Humanist Association and the Nigerian Secular Society. [14]