This study is designed to examine Inter Ethnic Violence in Nigeria; quotations were made from past and present authors. For the purpose of the research, it is sub-divided into five chapters. Chapter one is on the background of study, which includes statement of problem, objectives of the study, research questions, hypothesis, justification for the study, scope of the study, definition of terms, and theoretical framework. Chapter Two focuses on literature review, while chapter three is on methodology, initial scoping phase, cross referencing, and study areas. Chapter Four focuses Inter-ethnic Conflict in Nigeria, and chapter five focuses on summary, conclusion and recommendation.