Nigeria changing economic world Flashcards
(8 cards)
despite development, __ of nigerians are still in poverty
2/3
Nigeria produces ___% of the worlds oil
2.7
______ directly employed by Shell and _______ indirectly employed
65,000
250,000
example of oil spills due to Shell
Bodo spills 2008/2009 - over 2000 barrels of oil into surrounding mangroves
Regional importance of Nigeria
Largest economy in west Africa
example of top down/large scale aid in Nigeria
world bank provided $560 million to build a large scale irrigation and drainage system in the north providing more food production adn flood protection
example of emergency aid in Nigeria
UN working to help people affected by conflict between Boko Haram and government
small scale aid in Nigeria
Oxfam working with farmers - providing technology to help productivity