Nigeria Case Study - political, social, regional and cultural context

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  • Created on: 16-10-17 10:07
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  • Nigeria's political, social, regional, and cultural  context
    • political context
      • nigeria became fully independent in 1960
      • There was a lack of political stability after nigeria became full independent and this resulted in civil war between 1967 - 1970
      • several countries are now starting to invest in Nigeria: China, South Africa, and America
    • social context
      • Nigeria is a multiethnic, mulifaith country.
      • Yoruba 21%
      • Hausa 29%
      • Fulani 29%
      • Igbo 18%
      • the economic inequality between the north and the south has created new religious tensions, with the rise of the terrorist group Boko Haram
    • Regional Variations
      • there is a huge variations in levels of wealth and development.
      • Urban areas have a greater share of public services and facilities.
      • For example in urban areas 60% of children go to secondary school but only 36% in rural areas
    • Cultural Context
      • Nigerian music is enjoyed across the continent
      • Hollywood is the second largest film industry in the world.
      • Nigerians love football

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