NIGERIA Flashcards
(22 cards)
Why is Nigeria regionally important?
It’s a hub for economic growth and supports other West African nations (e.g. elections in Guinea-Bissau and Senegal).
Why is Nigeria globally important?
5th largest contributor to UN peacekeeping & 12th largest oil producer (2.7% of world’s oil).
What are Nigeria’s key characteristics?
Huge inequality (north vs. south); economic activity centred around the Niger Delta.
What % of Nigeria’s oil is produced by Shell?
21%.
How many people does Shell employ directly and indirectly?
6,000 directly (90% Nigerian), 20,000 indirectly.
How much did Shell pay in tax in 2013?
$20 billion.
What negative impacts has Shell had?
Environmental pollution (Ogoni people), exploitation of workers (low pay).
What % of Nigeria’s GDP comes from manufacturing now?
10%.
What does Nigeria manufacture?
Processed foods, leather goods, textiles, soaps, detergents, automobiles.
Give an example of a manufacturing company in Nigeria.
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (founded in 2010, >15,000 employed).
What % of Innoson vehicle parts are locally sourced?
70% — multiplier effect in action.
How has Nigeria’s economy changed?
Shift from agriculture to oil exports; TNCs like Shell boosted investment; tertiary sector growing.
What sectors are expanding in Nigeria’s economy?
Telecommunications, finance, retail (enabled by English-speaking workforce).
How have Nigeria’s political connections changed?
No longer dominated by the UK/Europe — now part of African Union, ECOWAS, CEN-SAD, OPEC, and the UN Security Council.
What’s happened to Nigeria’s GDP per capita (1995–2015)?
Increased from $300 to $3,000.
What happened to under-5 mortality (1981–2015)?
Dropped from 211/1000 to 108/1000.
What happened to life expectancy (1981–2013)?
Increased from 41 to 52.5 years.
What is Nigeria’s adult literacy rate in 2015?
59% (up from 55% in 1991).
What are the continuing problems?
Marginal literacy gains, especially for women; 60%+ of poor live in the rural north; 45% lack electricity.
Which country gives Nigeria bilateral aid and how much?
The UK — £263 million in 2016.
Name one project funded by UK aid.
5-Year Maternal & New-born Child Health Programme (aims to save 60,000 kids, 2,000 women).
What does ActionAid focus on in Nigeria?
Gender equality — encourages girls’ education and recruits female teachers.
