Lagos

• What type of city is Lagos classified as?

  LIC or NEE
• What significant economic event occurred in Lagos during the 1970s?

  Oil boom
• How did the oil boom affect Lagos's economy?

  Created a financial and industrial centre
• What role does the international airport play in Lagos?

  Supports migration and people flows
• What percentage of Nigeria's economic growth is attributed to Lagos?

  60%
• What percentage of industry is located in Lagos?

  80%
• What is one reason for Lagos's urban growth?

  Rural to urban migration
• How many people migrate to Lagos each year?

  500,000
• What are some reasons people migrate to Lagos?

  Better quality of life, employment, education
• What does natural increase refer to in Lagos?

  More births than deaths
• What impact has urban growth had on education in Lagos?

  Improved access to secondary education
• What is the current fertility rate in Lagos?

  1. 4
• How does the fertility rate in rural north Nigeria compare to Lagos?

  Can be up to 15
• How does secondary education access in rural areas compare to Lagos?

  Lower standard and attendance
• What percentage of people in Lagos access secondary education?

  68%
• What improvements in healthcare have occurred in Lagos due to urban growth?

  Better access to healthcare facilities
• What percentage of the population in Lagos has access to safe treated water?

  20%
• What economic development has occurred due to urban growth in Lagos?

  Growth of the informal economy
• What is Nollywood?

  Nigerian film industry
• What geographical advantage does Lagos have for trade?

  Coastal location and sheltered harbour
• What challenges does the slum of Makoko face?

  Poor sanitation and lack of electricity
• What percentage of Makoko's population lives in the slum?

  60%
• How is Makoko unique as a slum?

  Built on stilts over water
• What sanitation issues exist in Makoko?

  Communal toilets shared by many families
• What is a significant health risk in Makoko?

  Cholera outbreaks
• What type of jobs do most people in Makoko have?

  Informal jobs, often in rubbish dumps
• What is the unemployment rate in Makoko?

  1. 9%
• What is the role of the "area boys" in Makoko?

  Self-policing gang in the area
• What environmental challenge does Lagos face due to urban growth?

  High levels of air pollution
• How much higher is air pollution in Lagos compared to similar areas?

  Five times higher
• What transportation improvement was introduced in Lagos in 2016?

  Light railway system
• How many more passengers can the light railway carry compared to the bus rapid transit?

  Seven times more
• What are the opportunities and challenges of urban growth in Lagos?

  Opportunities:

  • Improved education access
  • Better healthcare facilities
  • Growth of informal economy
  • Development of Nollywood
  • Coastal trade advantages

  
  

  Challenges:

  • Poor sanitation in slums
  • High air pollution
  • Limited access to safe water
  • Informal job market
  • High crime rates