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Case Study: Aid & Development in Nigeria

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Nigeria's Relationships with the Rest of the World

Trading and political relationships between Nigeria and the rest of the world have changed over time.

Aid Received by Nigeria

Nigeria benefits from international aid in many forms, but there are concerns that some money is misspent because of corruption and that aid can lead to dependency. Examples of aid to Nigeria include:

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Multilateral aid received by Nigeria

  • The World Bank loaned US$500 million to Nigeria in 2014 for development projects.
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Bilateral aid received by Nigeria

  • The USA has funded projects to tackle the spread of AIDS.
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Voluntary aid received by Nigeria

  • Nets for Life (an NGO) helps tackle malaria by educating people and giving out bed nets.

The Impacts of Economic Development in Nigeria

Whilst the Human Development Index has increased in Nigeria, there are still many poor people and corruption is a major problem. There have also been significant environmental consequences related to economic development.

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Pros of economic development in Nigeria

  • As the economy of Nigeria has grown the Human Development Index has also increased, showing that quality of life has improved in general. For example, Nigerians are benefitting from:
    • Higher disposable income
    • Improved infrastructure
    • Better diets have led to increased life expectancy
    • More reliable supplies of water and electricity
    • More jobs in the formal sector, with reliable pay
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Cons of economic development in Nigeria

  • Economic growth has had negative environmental impacts:
    • Factories in cities such as Lagos can pollute water and air, harming wildlife and people.
    • 70-80% of Nigeria’s forests have been cut down. This has led to water pollution, soil erosion and loss of habitats.
    • The capital city of Abuja suffers from traffic congestion and waste disposal problems.
    • The oil industry has polluted parts of the Niger Delta, damaging ecosystems and making it hard for farmers and fishermen to survive.

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1The Challenge of Natural Hazards

1.1Natural Hazards

1.2Tectonic Hazards

1.3Weather Hazards

1.4Climate Change

2The Living World

3Physical Landscapes in the UK

3.1The UK Physical Landscape

3.2Coastal Landscapes in the UK

3.3River Landscapes in the UK

3.4Glacial Landscapes in the UK

4Urban Issues & Challenges

5The Changing Economic World

6The Challenge of Resource Management

6.1Resource Management

6.2Food

6.3Water

6.4Energy

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