Fagbamila Olumide David2024-05-072024-05-072023-091117-9481https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/13818The phenomenon of corruption is not just a recent social occurrence. It is as old as the world itself. In Nigeria in particular, corruption has eaten deep into the fabrics of the society. Hardly is there any part of the Nigerian society where corruption does not exist. In the economic sector, the bureaucratic corruption perpetrated in most cooperate organizations is on increase every day. Worthy of mentioning here is the new trend of bribery such that unemployed graduates need to pay for a slot before they can secure employment letter due to unemployment crisis lingering in the country at presentencorruptionSOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Political science::Peace and development researchHUMANITIES and RELIGION::History and philosophy subjects::History subjects::HistoryThe Historical Trend of Corruption Prevalence in Nigeria: A Sociologist ExplanationBook chapter