anything that makes the environment dirty or unhealthy

when something is not shared evenly between everyone

area of makeshift housing where the people who live there don’t own the land or have access to services like clean water, power, sanitation

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

not having enough money to afford basic human needs such as food, clothing or somewhere to live

Lagos: challenges and solutions

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

Makeshift homes with no secure land ownership or services

Having more than enough to meet your needs

Not having enough money to meet basic needs

Formal housing is unaffordable or unavailable

Why do informal settlements often grow in cities like Lagos?

What does Lagos share with many other megacities?

What does Nigeria export in large quantities?

A country with growing regional influence and economic power

What is meant by the term “superpower”?

A mixed economy with farming, oil, and services

It plays a leading role in African politics and trade

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz