Nigeria changing economic world Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

despite development, __ of nigerians are still in poverty

A

2/3

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2
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Nigeria produces ___% of the worlds oil

A

2.7

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3
Q

______ directly employed by Shell and _______ indirectly employed

A

65,000
250,000

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4
Q

example of oil spills due to Shell

A

Bodo spills 2008/2009 - over 2000 barrels of oil into surrounding mangroves

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5
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Regional importance of Nigeria

A

Largest economy in west Africa

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6
Q

example of top down/large scale aid in Nigeria

A

world bank provided $560 million to build a large scale irrigation and drainage system in the north providing more food production adn flood protection

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7
Q

example of emergency aid in Nigeria

A

UN working to help people affected by conflict between Boko Haram and government

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8
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small scale aid in Nigeria

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Oxfam working with farmers - providing technology to help productivity

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