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Case Study: Impacts of Development in Nigeria

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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

5.1The Changing Economic World

5.2Economic Development in the UK

6The Challenge of Resource Management

6.1Resource Management

6.2Food

6.3Water

6.4Energy

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