The Nigerian economy
I can describe the main sectors of Nigeria's economy and consider whether the country’s economic growth benefits everyone equally.
- Year 8
The Nigerian economy
I can describe the main sectors of Nigeria's economy and consider whether the country’s economic growth benefits everyone equally.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Nigeria's economy includes oil, agriculture, and services.
- Many people in Nigeria work in the informal job sector.
- Nigeria’s economy has grown but this growth hasn’t benefited everyone in the country equally.
- There are high levels of economic inequality in Nigeria and many other places in the world.
Keywords
Economy - the economy is the way money in a particular area is made and spent
Informal job sector - jobs that are not officially recorded or regulated and do not involve the payment of taxes
Indicator - an indicator is a sign that shows the level or state of something
Development - development is when something changes, usually an improvement
Inequality - inequality is when something is not shared evenly between everyone
Common misconception
Inequality is just about the difference in how much money people have.
There are many different inequalities in people's lives. Other inequalities include access to education and healthcare, job opportunities, access to technology and how people are treated.
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.Nigeria is located on which continent?
Q2.What is the capital city of Nigeria?
Q3.What natural resource has played a major role in Nigeria’s economy?
Q4.What is the approximate population of Nigeria?
Q5.Nigeria is part of which global organisation?
Q6.The Niger River flows into which body of water?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
