Nigeria NEE Case Study Flashcards
What is Nigeria’s importance within Africa?
Highest GNI and biggest population
South 40x better off than the north- creates tension
What is Nigeria’s global importance?
12th largest oil producer in world
Countries invest into their economy (China, South Africa)
How has Nigeria developed?
Population doubled in past 25 years
Urban population increased from 30% to 50%
About 1/3 in each sector- evenly divided
Regular pay -> buy local goods -> stimulate economy
What affect does Boko Harram have on Nigeria?
Try to overthrow government and create Islamic state
Less foreign investment meaning a rise in unemployment
What groups is Nigeria a part of?
African Union- economic plans and peacekeeping
ECOWAS- promote economic integration
CEN-SAD- sporting links between members
OPEC- stabilise oil prices and ensure supply
What are Nigeria’s most imported goods?
- Refined petroleum (15%)
- Wheat
- Pharmaceuticals
What are Nigeria’s most exported goods?
- Crude petroleum (77%)
- Crude gas
- Cocoa beans
What are advantages of TNCs in Nigeria?
- Creates jobs (shell 100,000) with reliable income
- People educated and skilful - office jobs
- Children to school if family have more money
- improve transport links
What are disadvantages of TNCs in Nigeria?
- Most poorly paid jobs and long hours
- Profits of company will go overseas (no reinvestment)
- Deforestation for oil industry
What are social impacts of development in Nigeria?
More jobs - better wages
Number of millionaires grew 44% between 2007 and 2013
Healthier- increases life expectancy (still poor at 52)
What are environmental impacts of development in Nigeria?
1000s of oil spills on Niger Delta
Affects quality of farmland and livestock
Oil extraction effects quality of drinking water
Poor air quality from oil flares
