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Nigeria's future in a changing world
I can identify Nigeria's global connections and describe some ways in which the country is changing.
Lesson 12 of 12
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- Year 8
Nigeria's future in a changing world
I can identify Nigeria's global connections and describe some ways in which the country is changing.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Nigeria exports and imports a wide range of goods.
- The Nigerian diaspora is large and global.
- Nigeria is a member of the UN and African Union and plays an important role in African and global affairs.
- Nigeria is a lower-middle income country and receives foreign aid for health, education and infrastructure.
- Nigeria is undergoing economic, environmental, political and societal changes.
Keywords
Globalisation - globalisation means the links and interdependencies between countries all around the world
Diaspora - a group of people who have scattered across the world but maintain cultural connections from their place or origin
Foreign investment - when an individual or company buys an asset in another country
Foreign aid - any form of assistance donated by one country to another
Common misconception
Globalisation is the world becoming more developed.
Globalisation is the world becoming more interconnected.
Learners could collaborate in groups for Task A. The activity could be made less challenging by using a selection of the questions instead of the full set.
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Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What continent is Nigeria part of?
What continent is Nigeria part of?
Asia
Europe
South America
Q2.Which of these best describes Nigeria’s climate?
Which of these best describes Nigeria’s climate?
Desert throughout
Arctic in the north, tropical in the south
Completely tropical
Q3.What is Lagos known for?
What is Lagos known for?
Farming and fishing only
Being the smallest village in Nigeria
Being Nigeria’s capital city
Q4.What type of jobs are found in Nigeria’s informal sector?
What type of jobs are found in Nigeria’s informal sector?
Government ministers
Airline pilots
Civil servants
Q5.Which natural resource is most important to Nigeria’s exports?
Which natural resource is most important to Nigeria’s exports?
Diamonds
Gold
Timber
Q6.Which of these is a challenge in Nigeria today?
Which of these is a challenge in Nigeria today?
Overpopulation in Antarctica
Lack of deserts
Too few natural resources
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
Match the keywords to their definitions.
Q2.Why might Nigeria receive foreign aid?
Why might Nigeria receive foreign aid?
To increase its military power
For space travel
To expand to new territories
Q3.Which of these is an example of globalisation?
Which of these is an example of globalisation?
A local market in a village
Two friends texting each other
A law passed by a town council
Q4.Which of the following is the best definition of globalisation?
Which of the following is the best definition of globalisation?
The world becoming more developed
The world becoming more disconnected
The world becoming more competitive
