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

inequality is when something is not shared evenly between everyone

development is when something changes, usually an improvement

dishonest behaviour by people in a position of power for personal gain

a stakeholder is a person who has an interest in a given resource

Oil in Nigeria

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

The way money in a particular area is made and spent

When something is not shared evenly between everyone

When something changes, usually an improvement

Dishonest behaviour by people in power for personal gain

A person who has an interest in a given resource

What is one reason oil is important to Nigeria’s economy?

What challenge has oil brought to some communities in Nigeria?

Why might some people support the oil industry continuing in Nigeria?

Why is inequality an issue linked to oil in Nigeria?

What might be a challenge in deciding the future of oil in Nigeria?

It has a large economy and global influence

What is one reason Nigeria is considered an African superpower?

What sector is growing rapidly in Nigeria’s economy?

What is one feature of Nigeria’s population?

How has colonialism affected Nigeria today?

Pressure on services like education and healthcare

What is one challenge linked to Nigeria’s rapid population growth?

Nigeria avoids international organisations

Nigeria trades and cooperates with many countries

Nigeria is not involved in global affairs

Which of these statements is true about Nigeria’s global connections?

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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