Oil in Nigeria
I can explain how oil affects Nigeria's economy, environment and society.
- Year 8
Oil in Nigeria
I can explain how oil affects Nigeria's economy, environment and society.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Nigeria is one of the world's largest oil producers.
- Oil brings wealth, jobs and economic growth but also corruption and inequality.
- Many people in Nigeria don't benefit from oil revenue.
- Oil extraction has environmental impacts which harm people and ecosystems.
- Different stakeholders often have different perspectives about the future of Nigeria’s oil industry.
Keywords
Economy - the economy is the way money in a particular area is made and spent
Inequality - inequality is when something is not shared evenly between everyone
Development - development is when something changes, usually an improvement
Corruption - dishonest behaviour by people in a position of power for personal gain
Stakeholder - a stakeholder is a person who has an interest in a given resource
Common misconception
Everyone in Nigeria has similar viewpoints about the future of the country’s oil industry.
People are connected to the oil industry in Nigeria in different ways. Different stakeholders often have different ideas and opinions about what the future of Nigeria’s oil industry should look like.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is one reason Nigeria is considered an African superpower?
Q2.What sector is growing rapidly in Nigeria’s economy?
Q3.What is one feature of Nigeria’s population?
Q4.How has colonialism affected Nigeria today?
Q5.What is one challenge linked to Nigeria’s rapid population growth?
Q6.Which of these statements is true about Nigeria’s global connections?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords with the definition.
