Geog

• What was Nigeria's average GDP growth from 2010-2015?

  The world's highest average GDP growth
• What economic group did Nigeria establish itself as due to its GDP growth?

  A MINT economy
• What percentage of the world's oil does Nigeria supply?

  1. 7%
• What is Nigeria's rank as a contributor to UN peacekeeping missions?

  5th largest contributor
• What is the population of Lagos, Nigeria's largest city?

  13.5 million
• What was Nigeria's rank as the world's largest economy in 2014?

  21st largest economy
• What is the highest GDP in Africa?

  Nigeria's GDP
• What is Nigeria's rank in terms of manufacturing sector size in Africa?

  Third largest manufacturing sector
• What is Nigeria's population rank in Africa and the world as of 2015?

  Largest in Africa and 7th largest in the world
• What is the highest farm output in Africa?

  Nigeria's farm output
• How does manufacturing stimulate economic development in Nigeria?

  • Companies set up factories due to geographic location, cheap labor, and ports.
  • Government invests in infrastructure upgrades.
  • Increased taxes from factories allow for more government investment.
  • Workers spend wages in the local economy, improving quality of life.
  • Local services benefit from increased spending, leading to growth in the tertiary industry.
• What are some reasons TNCs locate in foreign countries?

  Tax incentives, less strict environmental laws, cheaper labor, larger market access
• What are the advantages of TNCs to the host country?

  • Improvements to education and work skills
  • Development of mineral wealth and energy production
  • Better infrastructure (roads, airports)
  • Provision of employment
  • Economic benefits trickling into the local economy
• What are the disadvantages of TNCs to the host country?

  • Poor wages and exploitation of labor
  • Limited local industry development
  • Most profits repatriated abroad
  • Unpredictability of TNCs withdrawing
  • Environmental issues from pollution
• How many industrial plants does Nigeria have?

  5000 industrial plants
• What environmental problems are caused by industrial growth in Nigeria?

  Pollution of water channels and harmful emissions
• What are the effects of chemical waste disposal by industries?

  Threatens groundwater and damages ecosystems
• What major environmental issue is exacerbated by large-scale dam and irrigation schemes in Nigeria?

  Desertification
• What are the consequences of commercial farming in Nigeria?

  Land degradation, water pollution, and deforestation
• What percentage of Nigeria's forests have been destroyed due to various activities?

  70-80%
• What challenges arise from rapid urban growth in Nigeria?

  Squatter settlements, inadequate services, waste disposal issues
• What are the environmental impacts of mining and oil extraction in Nigeria?

  Soil erosion, water pollution, and ecosystem damage
• What is the role of NGOs in delivering aid?

  Deliver aid directly to those in need
• Why might official aid be less effective than voluntary aid?

  Corruption may divert funds to unintended projects
• What category does the mosquito net project fall into?

  Voluntary aid