Shell oil

• What is the focus of the Nigeria case study?

  Rapid development in an NE
• What does NE stand for in the context of Nigeria?

  Newly Emerging economy
• How many countries does Nigeria border?

  Four countries
• What are the three main tribal groups in Nigeria?

  Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa
• What major religious divide exists in Nigeria?

  Christian and Muslim divide
• How did Nigeria's independence affect its tribal structure?

  It created three main tribal groups
• What extremist group is mentioned in relation to Nigeria?

  Boko Haram
• Why is Nigeria important on a regional level?

  Fastest growing economy in Africa
• What is Nigeria's population approximately?

  202 million
• What is Nigeria's significance in terms of youth population?

  It has one of the largest youth populations
• What is Nigeria's highest agricultural output in Africa?

  Farm output
• What is Nigeria's global significance in oil production?

  One of the world's biggest oil exporters
• How many barrels of oil does Nigeria export daily?

  Two million barrels
• What is Nollywood known for?

  Second largest film industry in the world
• What sector dominated Nigeria's economy before the 1950s?

  Primary sector (agriculture)
• What major change occurred in Nigeria's economy after the discovery of oil?

  Shift towards manufacturing
• What is the relationship between manufacturing and economic development in Nigeria?

  Manufacturing increases income and employment
• What are TNCs in the context of Nigeria's economy?

  Transnational corporations
• What is a positive impact of TNCs in Nigeria?

  Creation of jobs
• What is a negative impact of TNCs in Nigeria?

  Profits often return to HICs
• What environmental issues are associated with TNCs in Nigeria?

  Oil spills and environmental degradation
• What percentage of Shell's contracts are given to Nigerian companies?

  91%
• How many direct jobs does Shell provide in Nigeria?

  65,000 jobs
• What is the total number of jobs created by Shell in related industries?

  250,000 jobs
• What major environmental disaster occurred in Bodo, Nigeria?

  Massive oil spills in 2008 and 2009
• What has hindered economic development in northern Nigeria?

  Rise of Boko Haram
• What is the relationship between Boko Haram and education in Nigeria?

  Boko Haram limits female education
• What are the two main environmental issues Nigeria faces?

  Deforestation and desertification
• What is the role of the Nets for Life organization in Nigeria?

  Provides anti-mosquito nets
• How does aid from the USA help Nigeria?

  Educates and protects against HIV/AIDS
• What is a major limitation of aid in Nigeria?

  High levels of corruption
• What is the impact of economic development on the environment in Nigeria?

  It often leads to environmental degradation
• What is the trend in Nigeria's HDI from 0.47 to 0.53 indicative of?

  Improvement in quality of life
• What percentage of Nigerians live in extreme poverty?

  60%
• What is the conclusion about quality of life in Nigeria?

  Improved for some, not all
• How does government corruption affect aid distribution in Nigeria?

  It prevents aid from reaching those in need
• What is the significance of the Super Eagles in Nigeria?

  They have won the African Cup of Nations
• What is the relationship between TNCs and technology transfer in Nigeria?

  TNCs bring technology and knowledge
• What is the impact of oil extraction on local communities in Nigeria?

  It often leads to environmental harm
• What is the role of the Nigerian government regarding TNC profits?

  Should reinvest in local industry