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Challenges In The Human Environment - The Changing Economic World - Nigeria Flashcards

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Location of Nigeria

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West Africa
Bordering Chad, Cameroon, Niger and Benin

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Global importance of Nigeria

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21st largest economy (2014)
Supplies 2.7% of the world’s oil
5th largest contributor to UN peacekeeping mission

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Nigeria importance in Africa

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Largest GDP in 2014
Largest population
Highest farming output

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Political context

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Since 1999, Nigeria has stable governments with free and fair elections

Oil now makes up 98% of Nigeria’s export by value

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Social context

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Christianity, Islam and traditional African religions are practiced

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Cultural context

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Nigeria is well known for it’s music, cinema, football and writers

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Environmental context

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Nigeria’s natural environments form landscapes across the
bands of the country

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Africa Union

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Economic planning and peacekeeping group

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ECOWAS

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Trading groups made by West African countries

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CEN-SAD

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Seeks to develop sporting links

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OPEC

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Stabilises price of oil

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UN

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Contributes troops to the UN peacekeeping groups

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Nigeria’s main exports

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EU, USA, India

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Nigeria’s main imports

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Brazil, USA, EU

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Nigeria’s sweet oil

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42% less sulphur
Higher quality than the Middle East

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Nigeria’s agriculture

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40% are employed in this sector
The biggest customers for cotton are Australia and Indonesia

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Why is Nigeria developing?

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Advanced technology
Telecommunications
Concern for the environment

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How does manufacturing help Nigeria?

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Regular paid work = secure income

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Number of TNC’s in Nigeria

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40 - e.g. (KFC, Unilever, Shell)

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Why do TNCs go to Nigeria?

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Tax incentives
Cheap labour (minimum wage)
Access to wider market

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Unilever

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Headquarters - London

Year opened - 1923

Products made - foods, soaps, detergents, personal care items

Number of people employed - 1500

Positives for Nigeria - sustainable resources used, improve QOL, works with local cultures, promotes healthcare and education

Negatives for Nigeria - none

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Shell

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Headquarters - Netherlands

Year opened - 1958

Products made - oil (pumped in the Niger Delta)

Number of people employed - 325000 (direct + indirect jobs)

Positives for Nigeria - supporting the growth of Nigeria’s energy sector

Negatives for Nigeria - oil theft and sabotage, water pollution, reducing fishing yields, oil spills (Bodo 2008/2009)

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Short term aid

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Emergency aid after war or conflict

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Long term aid

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Development aid given by charities and government

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Why does Nigeria need aid?

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NGO (nets for life) provides education on malaria prevention
The USA sends aid to protect people from HIV/AIDS
World Bank approved $500 million to fund development projects and provide long term loans

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Positive impacts of aid

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Small charities and NGOs deliver directly to where the help is needed
No money is wasted and all aid is used

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Negative impacts of aid

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Corruption by individuals and governments
Donors decide what happens with the money
Money may be used for other purposes

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Environmental issues - Air pollution

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70 - 80% of Nigeria’s forests have been destroyed
Industrial chimneys emit poisonous gases that cause respiratory and heart problems

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Environmental issues - Water pollution

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Water pollution is caused by chemical soil erosion
In Kano, Lagos, and Kodana harmful pollutants go in drains

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Environmental issues - Land issues

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Oil spills (Bodo 2008/2009) have led to damaged ecosystems and soil erosion
Oil spills cause acid rain

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Quality of life in Africa - Positives

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Better access to safe drinking water
Improvements in infrastructure
Better healthcare (more doctors and hospitals)
Reliable electricity

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Quality of life in Africa - Negatives

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The gap between the rich and the poor continues to grow
Oil has not been used efficiently
60% of Nigerians are still poor

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What does Nigeria still need?

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Less corruption
Less reliability on oil
Pollution of Niger Delta needs to be resolved

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