Nigeria

Question 1

Importance of Nigeria

Answer 1

It is the 21st largest economy in the world
Supplies 2.7% of the worlds oil
It’s developed a diverse economy

Question 2

Importance in Africa

Answer 2

It has one of the fastest growing economies in Africa
It has the highest population of any African country

Question 3

Political context

Answer 3

During the colonial period Europeans exploited African resources and people
Political instability has lead to widespread corruption
Unstable government

Question 4

Social context

Answer 4

Nigeria is a multi ethnic,multi faith country this is a strength but has also been a weakness starting civil wars

Economic inequality between the Islamic north and Christian south has lead to social and religious tensions

Question 5

Cultural context

Answer 5

Nigerian free music
Nollywood is the second largest film industry of all time
Nigerian football team

Question 6

Nigerias environment

Answer 6

Semi desert in the north
In about the middle there is Jon plateau an upland region which is wetter and cooler then the savannah

Question 7

Political links

Answer 7

ECOWAS:economic community of west African states)

United Nations

OPEC(organisation of petroleum exporting countries)aim to stabilise oil and ensure a regular supply

Question 8

Crude oil

Answer 8

Dominates Nigerias exports

The greatest demand for Nigerian oil was from the USA

With the development of shade oil demand for crude oil has fallen

India is now the biggest consumer

Question 9

Nigerias manufacturing sector

Answer 9

Regular paid work gives people secure income meaning a large home market for products like cars

manufacturing industries stimulate growth for other companies such as supplying those that make cars

More people are employed so revenue from taxes increases

This growth is an example of the multiplier effect

A thriving industrial sector attracts foreign investment

Question 10

Tncs in Nigeria advantages and disadvantages

Answer 10

A transnational company is a large company that operates in multiple countries

Advantages
Companies provide employment and the development of new skills
Investment by companies in local infrastructure and education
Valuable export revenues are earned
Local companies benefit from increased orders

Disadvantage
Local workers are sometimes poorly paid
Working conditions are sometimes poor
Management jobs go to foreign employees
Profit goes abroad

Question 11

Impact of aid on Nigeria

Answer 11

In 2014 the world bank approved 500 million loan to fund development projects and provide loan to businesses

Aid from the USA helps to protect people against the spread of AIDS/HIV

The community care in Nigeria provides support for orphans

Question 12

How economic growth affects environment

Answer 12

Industrial growth
-in Kano and Lagos industrial pollutants go directly under water channels,they are very harmful
-industry emits poisonous gases that can cause respiratory and heart problems
-70-80% of forests destroyed

Urban growth
-waste disposal is a major issue
-traffic congestion leads to high levels of exhaust emissions

Commercial farming
-there is water pollution due to chemicals,soil erosion and silting of river channels
-many species have disappeared because of deforestation

Mining and oil extraction
-tin mining led to soil erosion,local water supplies were polluted with toxic chemicals
-oil supplies can cause fires,sending co2 and other harmful gases into areas causing acid rain