lagos

• What city in Nigeria is being studied?

  Lagos
• What type of economy is Lagos part of?

  Newly emerging economy
• What city can be compared to Lagos in this case study?

  Rio de Janeiro
• What are the three main reasons for Lagos's growth?

  Natural increase, migration, and crime
• What is natural increase?

  More births than deaths
• What is a major reason for rural to urban migration to Lagos?

  Poor quality education and housing
• What terrorist group is causing unrest in northern Nigeria?

  Boko Haram
• What is the projected population of Lagos by 2035?

  40 million people
• How does the population density of Lagos compare to London?

  Four times more crowded
• What is Echo Atlantic?

  A new development in Lagos
• How many jobs is Echo Atlantic expected to provide?

  150,000 jobs
• What percentage of Nigeria's GDP does Lagos contribute?

  30 percent
• What is Nollywood?

  The third largest film industry
• What are some urban growth opportunities in Lagos?

  Access to healthcare, education, and jobs
• How many universities are there in Lagos?

  10 universities
• What is the status of the power supply in Lagos?

  Two new power stations are being built
• What percentage of Nigerians work in the informal sector?

  40 percent
• What is a significant challenge for urban growth in Lagos?

  High population living in squatter settlements
• How many people live in the Makoko slum?

  85,000 people
• What is a major issue in squatter settlements in Lagos?

  Lack of access to clean water
• What is the air pollution in Lagos primarily caused by?

  Gases from industrial chimneys
• What percentage of forests around Lagos have been destroyed?

  80 percent
• What is the unemployment rate in Lagos?

  20 percent
• What is a significant social issue resulting from high unemployment in Lagos?

  Increase in crime rates
• What innovative solution has Lagos created to help urban poor?

  A floating school
• What is a key feature of the floating school?

  It has a compost toilet
• What is one advantage of the floating school design?

  It withstands sea level rise
• What is a disadvantage of the floating school during storms?

  It can collapse in high winds
• What is a limitation of the floating school regarding population growth?

  It may not cope with rising population
• Does the floating school address water and air pollution?

  No, it does not address pollution
• What are the urban growth challenges faced by Lagos?

  • High population in squatter settlements
  • Lack of access to clean water
  • Air pollution from industries
  • Deforestation of 80% of forests
  • High unemployment rate of 20%
  • Increase in crime rates
• What are the urban growth opportunities available in Lagos?

  • Access to healthcare services
  • Better educational opportunities with 10 universities
  • Job creation through new power stations
  • Improved water supply compared to rural areas
  • Growth of the informal sector providing jobs
• What are the positives and negatives of the floating school initiative in Lagos?

  Positives:

  • Hosts up to 60 students
  • Provides 1,000 square feet of usable space
  • Can withstand sea level rise
  • Generates its own power and water supply

  
  

  Negatives:

  • Can collapse during storms
  • May not cope with increasing population
  • Does not address pollution issues