the economy is the way money in a particular area is made and spent

jobs that are not officially recorded or regulated and do not involve the payment of taxes

an indicator is a sign that shows the level or state of something

development is when something changes, usually an improvement

inequality is when something is not shared evenly between everyone

The Nigerian economy

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about how the physical and human geography of Nigeria has led to its current status within the African continent. Pupils will learn about how people and places differ within Nigeria and how this affects development patterns across the country.

Nigeria: An African superpower?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

What is an example of a job in the informal sector in Nigeria?

Which sector contributes the most to Nigeria’s economy?

Which of these is a development indicator?

Which of the following best shows that inequality is **not** just about income?

What natural resource has played a major role in Nigeria’s economy?

What is the approximate population of Nigeria?

Nigeria is part of which global organisation?

The Niger River flows into which body of water?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The Nigerian economy

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.