1970s: The population, according to the official 1963 Nigerian census (which has many inconsistencies), is about 56 million.
Today: Nigeria's population is about 123 million.
1970s: In 1965, about 152 babies per 1,000 live births in Nigeria die.
Today: In 2000, about 74 babies per 1,000 live births in Nigeria die.
1970s: In 1970, life expectancy averages 40 years in Nigeria.
Today: In 2000, life expectancy averages 52 years in Nigeria.
1970s: A military.....
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