Nigeria

• The World Bank loaned US $ 50 million to Nigeria in 2014 for development projects.
• Nets for Life (an NGO) helps tackle malaria by educating people and giving out bed nets.
• 70-80% of Nigeria's forests have been cut down due to economic development.
• Nigeria's most important trading partner is the European Union
• Nigeria exports most of it's oil to India
• Nigeria was a part of the British Empire and is now a member of the Commonwealth
• Nigeria includes over 500 languages
• Nigerian cinema is known as "Nollywood."
• Life expectancy has increased from 46 to 53
• Evidence for improved quality of life

  • Better life expectancy 46 - 53
  • Improved literacy rate 6.7 - 9 years in school
• 60% of people live in slums
• Sanitation has decreased from 60% to 56%