Lagos: the largest city in Nigeria
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe ways in which Lagos has changed over time and identify opportunities of living and working in this global city.
Key learning points
- The population of Lagos is growing rapidly – millions of people have moved to the city from rural areas.
- Lagos is Nigeria's economic hub and a port city.
- The different industries in Lagos provide job opportunities and higher average incomes.
- Urbanisation in Lagos has brought improvements in infrastructure and services.
- Lagos is a major cultural hub that is known for its music, arts and entertainment industries.
Keywords
Transatlantic Slave Trade - the movement of enslaved people across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa
Urbanisation - the increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities rather than the countryside
Transnational corporations - large businesses that operate in many different countries globally
Colonial legacy - the lasting impacts and influences of colonialism on former colonies
Globalisation - the links and interdependencies between countries all around the world
Common misconception
Lagos is the capital of Nigeria.
Lagos became the capital of an independent Nigeria in 1960 but was replaced by Abuja in 1991.
Teacher tip
Investigate other push and pull factors that encourage rural to urban migration in Nigeria. Make comparisons with the UK and other parts of the world.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What continent is Nigeria part of?
Q2.Which city is the largest in Nigeria?
Q3.What is Nigeria’s capital city?
Q4.Nigeria is rich in which natural resource?
Q5.What is one reason Nigeria is described as a 'superpower' in Africa?
Q6.What is the approximate population of Nigeria (2020s)?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What is one of the main reasons Lagos's population is growing?
Q2.What role does Lagos play in Nigeria’s economy?
Q3.What is one cultural industry Lagos is famous for?
Q4.Match the lesson keywords and their definitions.
Increase in people living in cities rather than rural areas
Links between countries through trade, ideas, and culture
Large businesses operating in many countries
Lasting effects of being ruled by another country
Movement of enslaved people across the Atlantic
Q5.Which of the following is not a reason why Lagos is economically important?
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