3.2.2 Section B: The Changing Economic World - Nigeria NEE Case Study Flashcards
Where is Nigeria located?
- country in West Africa
- Nigeria borders Benin, Niger, Chad and Cameroon
- almost due South of the UK, just 1hr ahead of Greenwich Mean Time
- stretching from 4 degrees N to 14 degrees N, Nigeria extends from the Gulf and Guinea in the south to the Sahel in the north
- just North of the equator
- only an hour ahead of the UK
What is the climate of Nigeria like throughout the year?
- it has a tropical climate with variable rainy and dry seasons in different parts of the country
- tropical climate (hot and wet) most of the years in the south
- further north it is semi-dessert (Sahel)
- inland there is a long, dry season
What are the environmental characteristics of Nigeria?
- tropical rainforest in south
- grassland towards north
- semi-desert in far north
NEE:
a country which is experiencing a period of rapid economic growth
How old is Nigeria?
1 of oldest locations in human existence (9,000BC)
What is the population of Nigeria?
- 218mn
- largest population in Africa
What is the capital city of Nigeria?
Abuja
What river flows through Nigeria?
River Niger
What is the film industry in Nigeria called?
Nollywood
How big of a producer of oil is Nigeria?
- 15th largest global producer, accounting for 2.2% of the global supply
- much of country’s economic growth based on oil revenues
What is Nigeria a member of and what does this allow Nigeria to do with oil?
part of OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries) which gives it a big say in how much oil costs globally
What % of exports earnings does oil account for for Nigeria?
accounts for 95% of the country’s export earnings
Where is most oil in Nigeria found and why is it liked by other nations?
found in the Niger river delta and its liked by other nations due to its low levels of sulphur
What problems has oil caused in Nigeria?
Nigeria has a big problem with gangs illegally siphoning off oil from its tangle of pipelines
What % of the economically active population in Nigeria are employed in agriculture?
- 35%(2020)
- majority of these are subsistence farmers, growing only what they need to survive
What are the main crops farmed in the agriculture industry in Nigeria?
the crops are yams, cassava, sorghum, millet and livestock but there are big issues surrounding ownership of land
How many cattle are there in Nigeria?
19mn+ cattle in Nigeria
What is Nigeria currently experiencing?
experiencing a period of rapid economic growth
How big was Nigeria’s economy in 2014 and how big is it predicted to be by 2050?
- in 2014 it was the world’s largest economy
- predicted to be 11th largest economy by 2050
What is Nigeria’s economy like?
diverse economy - media, telecommunications, financial services etc.
What extremist group is found in Nigeria and what do they do?
- Boko Haram Islamic extremists in Nigeria
- kidnap 100s of girls
- means Nigeria has to put more money into war effort against Boko Haram rather than using it to help Nigeria develop
What potential does Nigeria have?
despite its problems (corruption, poor infrastructure, inequality, frequent power cuts) the country has massive potential
What did President Obama say about Nigeria’s potential?
“Nigeria is critical to the rest of the continent and if Nigeria does not get it right, Africa will really not make progress.”
What is Nigeria’s GDP like?
one of the fastest growing GDP’s in Africa
How big was Nigeria’s GDP in 2014?
had the highest GDP in the continent
How large was Nigeria’s manufacturing sector in 2014?
had the 3rd largest manufacturing sector in Africa
What is Nigeria’s economy like?
1 of fastest growing economies in Africa
What has Nigeria suffered with?
Nigeria suffered with instability since independence from British rule in 1960
How big of a contributor is Nigeria to the UN peace keeping missions?
5th biggest contributor to UN peace keeping missions, many of which are in Africa
How diverse is Nigeria?
- multiethnic and multi faith country
- ethnic groups in Nigeria include the Yoruba 21% of population and Igbo 18% of population)
- Christianity, Islam and traditional African religions are practiced widely
- social diversity is one of Nigeria’s greatest strengths, but has also been a source of conflict
What did the Igbo try to do in Nigeria in 1967?
- in 1967 the Igbo dominated the south-east and tried to separate from Nigeria to become the Republic of Biafra
- as a result, the country was torn by vcivil war until the Biafrans were defeated in 1970
What has economic inequality in Nigeria created?
- economic inequality between the north and south of Nigeria has created new religious and ethnic tensions, with the rise of the Islamic fundamentalist groups Boko Haram
- this has created an unstable situation in the country, and has had a negative impact on the economy, with a reduction in investment from abroad and a rise in unemployment, therefore hindering development
What has rapid urbanisation in recent years in Nigeria led to?
- rapid urbanisation in recent years has led to a shift in population
- rural-urban migration of people from the countryside into cities has broken down some of the traditional boundaries
- however, ethnic identities still exist even within modern cities
When was the political map of Africa drawn?
- political map of Africa was drawn by a small group of powerful European countries at the Berlin Conference in 1883
- these countries carved up control of Africa between them
- this explains why many country borders are straight lines
- Europeans exploited Africa’s resources, including its people, who were traded as slaves
When did many African countries gain independence?
- in the 1960s many African countries gained independence
- Nigeria became fully independent from the UK in 1960
Who controlled Africa after it gained independence?
- series of dictatorships which resulted in a civil war between 1967-1970
- lack of political stability affected Nigeria’s development nd led to widespread corruption
Since when has Nigeria had a stable government?
- since 1999 the country has had a stable gov
- recent elections in 2011 and 2015 were seen as free and fair
What is a sign of a political progress in Nigeria?
- the way Nigeria dealt with the Ebola outbreak in 2014
- only 8 people died in Nigeria which managed to contain the disease with good healthcare and planning
- other countries later copied Nigeria’s method to prevent the diseases from spreading
How is America politically linked to Nigeria?
- American corporations such as Walmart and IT giants IBM, Microsoft and Oracle are operating in Nigeria
- General Electric and American companies are investing in new power plants
How is China is linked to Nigeria?
China is investing heavily in constructing in the capital
What is Nigeria’s culture like?
diverse population so Nigeria enjoys a rich and varied culture
What is Nigeria’s football team like?
- Nigeria’s football team has won the African Cup of Nations 3 times, most recently in 2013
- several Nigerian football players have played for Premier League sides inc. Victor Moses, John Obi Mikel, Jay-Jay Okocha and Kanu
What is Nigeria like in literature?
many well-known Nigerian writers inc. Wole Soyinka, China Achebe, Chimamanda Bgozi Adichie and Nedi Okorafor
What is Nigerian music like?
- Nigerian music enjoyed across the continent and world
- famous Nigerian artists include: Fela Kuti, Burna Roy
What is Nigerian cinema like?
- Nigerian cinema is known as ‘Nollywood’
- 2nd largest film industry in world ahead of US and behind India
What do Nigeria’s natural environments form?
- Nigeria’s natural environments for a series of bands across the country
- this reflects the decreasing rainfall towards the north in West Africa
- these environmental regions extend to the east and west of Nigeria
- to the north is the Sahel and the Sahara Desert
What is the environment of northern Nigeria like?
- far north-east of the country is semi-desert
- further south, tropical grassland (savanna) dominates - mainly used for grazing cattle
- crops such as cotton, millet and groundnuts are grown
What is the environment of Jos Plateau in Nigeria like?
- upland region centred on the city of Jos
- wetter and cooler than the surrounding savanna
- densely populated farmland with some woodland
What is the environment of southern Nigeria like?
- high temperatures and high annual rainfall - tropical rainforest in south
- most of this area is forest, with crops such as cocoa, palm oil and rubber
- hard to keep cattle herd because of the tsetse fly
- unique to Africa the pest transmits a parasite that can be lethal to livestock
What did Nigeria become a part of in the late 18th C?
part of British Empire from late 18th C until 1960
What long-term affects did the BE have on Nigeria?
- once independent, the patter of trade was established where Nigeria exported natural commodities in Britain and in exchange imported manufactured goods
- since independence Nigeria has become a member of the Commonwealth
- now has equal status with all countries including the UK
- although Nigeria is a republic it recognises the King as the Head of the Commonwealth
How has Nigeria’s political role changed in recent decades?
has become a leading member of African political and economic groups as well as International organisations e.g. the UN
What is the African Union and how is Nigeria a part of it?
- African Union is an economic planning and peacekeeping group
- Nigeria is in alliance with Niger, Chad, Benin and Cameroon to provide troops
- if there is any conflict/warfare Nigeria is involved in with other countries in Africa then they’ll have extra troops and alliances with surrounding African countries
- less likely to come into conflict with allies allowing Nigeria to be more economically stable
What is the UN and how is Nigeria linked to it?
- in 2013 Nigeria contributed the 5th largest number of troops to the UN peacekeeping force
- in 2014-15 it was a temporary member of the UN Security Council
- Nigeria was recently given a special award for its contribution to UN peacekeeping movements
- if Nigeria builds relationships with other countries then they may be taken more seriously globally - means there is assistance available for Nigeria when it is needed
What is OPEC and how is Nigeria a part of it?
- Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries
- aims to stabilise the price of oil and to ensure a regular supply
- not fluctuations in supply means people will be able to have a steady income and will be able to maintain a good standard of living
What is ECOWAS and how is Nigeria a part of it?
- Economic Community of West African States
- trading group made up of countries of West Africa with headquarters in Abuja
- provides more trade options for Nigeria and helps Nigeria economically develop
- Nations specialise in different goods and can trade to get other heads - making profit + improve standard of living
What is CEN-SAD and how is Nigeria a part of it?
- Community of Sahel-Saharan States
- has similar aims to ECOWAS and also seeks to develop sporting links
- commonwealth sporting links - more rising Nigerian athletes making Nigeria more globally important and better respected
What is Nigeria in terms of trading?
Nigeria is a major global trading nation
What are Nigeria’s main exports?
- crude oil
- refined petroleum
- natural gas
- rubber
- cocoa
- cotton
What are Nigeria’s main imports?
- refined petroleum from EU and USA
- cars from Brazil and USA
- telephones
- rice
- wheat
- one of fastest growing imports is telephones which are imported from China - in demand in Nigeria’s growing population and emerging middle class
Where does Nigeria rank for the number of mobile phones used and how does the UK compare?
- 7th in the world for number of mobile phones used
- UK is 17th
What % of Nigeria’s trade is with the EU?
approx. 40%
How many mobile subscription does Nigeria have per 100 people in 2019?
- 92 mobile subscriptions per 100 people
- compares with 120 for the UK
What is the top importer into China?
top importer into Nigeria is China
What is the main destination for Nigeria’s exports and why?
EU as they may not be able to grow certain crops in the cooler climate compared to Nigeria’s warmer, wetter climate
What are Nigeria’s African trading partners and why does it have so few?
- only 2 African trading partners - as they have similar climates so similar resources so don’t need to export and import products
- Ivory Coast and South Africa
How important is crude oil to Nigeria’s exports?
dominates Nigeria’s exports
Who was Nigeria’s biggest customer of crude oil till 2013?
the USA
What was Nigeria’s oil describes as and why is it preferred?
- described at ‘sweet oil’
- oil with less than 42% sulphur
- higher quality than oil from the Middle East and suitable for refining gasoline (fuel)
Why has the demand for Nigerian oil in the USA fallen?
recent development of shale oil in USA so demand for Nigerian oil has fallen
Who is Nigeria’s biggest customer for crude oil?
India
Which countries increased the amount of oil they imported from Nigerian between 2015-2020?
- India
- Spain
- the Netherlands
How did the % of crude oil exports from Nigeria to USA change from 2010-2014?
- 2010 - 43%
- 2014 - 3%
How did the % of crude oil exports from Nigeria to Europe (excluding France, Germany and Spain) change from 2010-2014?
- 2010 - 5%
- 2014 - 25%
How did the % of crude oil exports from Nigeria to Spain change from 2010-2014?
- 2010 - 5%
- 2014 - 9%
What has reduced the important of Nigeria’s agricultural products?
the reliance on crude petroleum has reduced the important of Nigeria’s agricultural products
What % of Nigeria’s population is employed in the agriculture sector?
36% of Nigeria’s population is employed in agriculture sector
What are the top destinations for Nigeria’s agricultural products?
- Vietnam
- India
- Russia
- the Netherlands
What are Nigeria’s main agricultural exports?
- sesame seeds
- fermented cocoa beans
- cashew nuts
- ginger
- crude palm kernel oil
- soya beans
- frozen shrimps
- prawns
How is China influencing Nigeria’s economy?
- China is now Nigeria’s main export partner for manufactured goods
- China’s influence goes beyond goods it sells
- growing Chinese investment in Nigeria and other African countries
- China and Nigeria both benefit from this relationship
What can China give Nigeria’s economy?
- investment in infrastructure - particularly in its transport network and power supply
- China with recent expertise in its own infrastructure is able to bring that expertise to other countries such as Nigeria
- use of Nigeria’s resources e.g. oilfield
How did China improve Nigeria’s transport infrastructure?
in 2014 China Railway Construction Corporation won US$12bn contract to build a new railway along coast of Nigeria
How did China make use of Nigeria’s resources?
- China’s fast growing economy needs more resources than the country can provide
- it finds this resources abroad in countries like Nigeria
- in 2014 a Chinese corporation agreed to invest US$10bn in drilling a new oilfield in Nigeria
Export:
when goods and services are sold from one country to another
Investment:
putting money into something or someone
Resources:
money and or materials that can be used to help build a project
How does manufacturing in Nigeria impact its economy?
- manufacturing industries stimulate growth through close links with each other; for example companies supplying parts for making cars
- a thriving industrial sector attracts foreign investment which stimulates further economic growth
- producing manufactured goos reduces the need to import goods and can be cheaper
- oil processing has created chemical byproducts - this can lead to the growth of a range of chemical industries including soap detergents and plastics
- as industries grow more people are employed and revenue from tax increases
- expansion of Nigerian companies into other countries increases Nigeria’s influence oil the region
How does manufacturing impact the standard of living for local people in Nigeria?
How does manufacturing impact the quality of life for local people in Nigeria?
regular paid work gives people a more stable income and provides an ever-larger home market for purchasing products such as cars, clothes and electrical appliances
Who is Africa’s richest person?
- Aliko Dangote is Africa’s richest person
- he is a billionaire many times over and the founder of the Dangote Cement, one of Nigeria’s largest cement economies