Changing Economic World: Nigeria

Question 1

Advantages of Shell TNC

Answer 1

• Provides 3000 scholarships to secondary schools and universities in Nigeria (Social + Economic +LS)
• Shell Provides Direct Employment for 2700 people and 9000 contractors, 97% of whom are Nigerian. (Social +LS)

Question 2

Disandvantages of Shell TNC

Answer 2

• Oil spills from pipelines and oil refineries cause water pollution and contaminates soils, reducing agricultural production and fishing yields (economic, social + environmental + LS)
• Reduced tax paid in Nigeria by registering in countries like Bermuda (Economic + Social)