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Nigeria NEE case study Flashcards

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Where is Nigeria?

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Nigeria is in West Africa.

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What is the global importance of Nigeria?

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Nigeria supplies 2.2% of the world’s oil. In 2020, Nigeria was the 27th largest economy in the world. Nigeria has also been a major contributor to UN peacekeeping missions around the world.

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What is Nigeria’s regional importance?

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Nigeria has one of the fastest growing economies in Africa and it has the largest population in Africa.

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What major event happened to Nigeria in 1960?

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Nigeria was ruled by the UK as a colony up until 1960, where Nigeria became independent.

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What was the government in Nigeria like after independence?

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Nigeria suffered years of political instability, from 1960 to 1999, their government wasn’t spending the money on the country but themselves which affected their development and led to widespread corruption.

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What social issues are there in Nigeria?

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Nigeria is a multi-ethnic and multi-faith country and this led to a civil war in 1967-1970. There has also been an economic inequality between the Islamic north and Christian south of Nigeria, which has created tension and a negative impact on the economy.

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What culturally significant things are there in Nigeria?

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Nollywood is the second largest film industry in the world, and the Nigerian football team has won the African Cup of Nations 3 times.

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What is Nigeria’s main source of income?

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Oil accounts for just under 90% of Nigeria’s earnings

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How has Nigeria’s primary sector changed over the years?

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Since 1991, the primary (agriculture) sector has decreased, due to better machinery and better pay elsewhere.

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How has Nigeria’s secondary sector changed over the years?

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The secondary (industry) sector has increased and accounts for around 27% of Nigeria’s GDP.

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How has Nigeria’s tertiary sector changed over the years?

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The tertiary (service) sector has been rapidly increasing and has led to an expansion of service sector jobs around the country.

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What is an example of a primary sector job?

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Farming

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What is an example of a secondary sector job?

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Manufacturing

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What is an example of a tertiary sector job?

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Pilot, nurse, fireman

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What are the advantages of TNCs operating in Nigeria?

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Companies may provide employment and the development of new skills. Large companies may invest in local infrastructure and education.

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What are the disadvantages of TNCs operating in Nigeria?

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Local workers are sometimes poorly paid. Working conditions can be very poor. Management jobs often go to foreign employees and much profit goes abroad rather than being reinvested.

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What are the disadvantages of Shell operating in Nigeria?

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Oil spills contaminate soils and cause water pollution, damaging agriculture and fishing.
Most crude oil is exported to the USA and Europe, so most of the profits don’t go to Nigeria. Oil theft and sabotages cost billions every year.

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What are the advantages of Shell operating in Nigeria?

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Companies may provide employment and the development of new skills. Large companies may invest in local infrastructure and education.

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How have Nigeria’s political links changed?

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They have become part of OPEC which aims to stabilise the price and supply of oil. ECOWAS, a trading group. UN, which Nigeria has a significant role in peacekeeping. African Union, which is for economic planning and peacekeeping group.

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What are Nigeria’s exports made of and to which country to they export the most to?

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Nigeria exports goods such as crude and refined oil, cocoa and cotton. Mostly to the EU, USA and India.

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What are Nigeria’s imports made of and to which country to they import the most from?

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Nigeria mostly import mobile phones from China, cars from Brazil and the USA and refined petroleum from the EU and USA.

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What is emergency aid?

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Emergency aid is where a country is given money following a natural disaster or conflict where they need the money for repairs.

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What is developmental aid?

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Developmental aid is where a country is given money for long-term support and it is aimed at improving the quality of life and development of the country.

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Why does Nigeria receive aid?

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Many people in Nigeria don’t have access to basic necessities such as safe water, sanitation and a reliable electricity supply. Also around 60% of Nigeria’s population live on less than $1 a day.

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Where does most aid come from in Nigeria?

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Most aid comes from the UK and the USA as well as the World Bank.

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What is the impact of aid in Nigeria?

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In 2014, Nigeria received $500 million to fund development projects. Aid from the USA helps to protect people against the spread of AIDS/HIV. The Community Care provides support for orphans.

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How did Christian Aid help Nigeria in 2017?

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1 in 8 Nigerian children die before the age of 5 so Christian Aid helped target life-threatening diseases among young children, and 360,000 children under 5 received life saving treatment.

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How does industrial growth affect Nigeria’s environment?

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In Kano and Lagos, harmful pollutants go directly in water channels and are harmful to people and ecosystems. Air pollution causes heart problems. 96% of Nigeria’s forests have been destroyed through factors such as agriculture, urban expansion and industrial development.

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What effects does urban growth have on Nigeria?

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Waste disposal is a major issue. Traffic congestion leads to high levels of air pollution. The development of Abuja has resulted in areas of rich natural vegetation being replaced by concrete

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What effect does mineral extraction have on Nigeria?

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Tin mining can lead to soil erosion and local water supplies being polluted with toxic chemicals. Oil spills can cause fires, send CO2 and other harmful gases into the atmosphere which form acid rain.

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Describe the changes in Nigeria’s HDI

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Nigeria’s HDI has been increasing steadily since 2005 and is expected to continue to rise. Most indicators suggest that economic development since 1990 has improved the quality of people’s lives.

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60% of Nigerians live in poverty, what challenges should be met in order to improve the quality of life?

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Political - There is a need for continuing stable government to encourage inward investment.
Environmental - There are threats of pollution by oil spills and disease spreads by the tsetse fly.
Social - Historical distrust remains between tribal groups, kidnappings from Boko Haram spread fear among Nigerians and potential investors

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