nigeria ( country analysis )

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A. Country Profile

I. Map/ Land area

Nigeria is located in Western Afri ca, borde ring the Gulf of Guinea,

between Benin and Cameroon. The total land area is 923,768 square

kilometer. 910,768 sq km land and 13,000 sq km consist of water.


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II. Flag

Three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and

green; the color green represents the forests and abundant natural

wealth of the country, white stands for peace and unity.

III. Present and past leaders

SIR ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA

The Prime Minister of the First Republic between October 1st 1960 - January

15th, 1966.

He was born in the year 1912 and died in the year 1966.

DR. NNAMDI AZIKIWE

The First President between October 1st 1960 - January 15th 1966.

He was born in the year 1904 and died On May 11, 1996.

GENERAL J.TU. AGUYI-IRONSI

The First Military Head of State between January 15th 1966 - July 29th 1966.

GENERAL YAKUBU GOWON

The Second Military Head of State between 1966 - 1975.


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He was born in the year 1934.

GENERAL MURTALA MOHAMMED

The Third Military Head of State between 29th July 1975 - February 13, 1976.

He was born in the year 1938 and died in February 13, 1976.

GENERAL OLUSEGUN OBANSANJO

The Fourth Military Head of State between 1976 - 1979.


ALHAJI SHEHU SHAGARI

The First Executive President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

between 1st Oct. 1979 - 3rd December 1983.


GENERAL MUHAMMEDU BUHARI

Head of State between 1983 - 1985.

He was born on Dec. 17, 1942.

GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA

The Nigeria Military President between 27 Aug., 1985 - 26 Aug., 1993.


CHIEF ERNEST SHONEKAN

The Head State between 26th August, 1993 - 17th Nov., 1993.

GENERAL SANI ABACHA

The Head of State between 19th November, 1993 - 8th June, 1998.

He was born in the year 1943 and died on June 8, 1998.

GENERAL ABDULSALAM ABUBAKAR

The Head of State as from June 8, 1998 - May 29, 1999.


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CHIEF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO

The National President of Nigeria from May 29, 1999 - May 29, 2007.

ALHAJI UMARU MUSA YAR'ADU

The National President from May 29, 2007 till May 5, 2010. He died in office at

the age of 59.

GOODLUCK JONATHAN

The National president from May 6, 2010 till date He was the Vice President and

became the Acting President. He later became the President after the death of

Yar'adua, and afterwards

Contested and won the 20011 Presidential elections.

IV. National Symbols

ARMORIAL BEARINGS

The Nigerian coat-of-arms, feature an eagle mounted on a black shield, which

is tri-sected, by two wavy silver bands. Two white chargers support the shield,

and at its base is a wreath (coctus spectabilis flowers, cast in the national

colours of white and green.

The black shield represents the fertile soil while the silvery bands denote

the Niger and Benue rivers which form the main inland waterways in the country.

The coctus spectabilis is a colorful flower which grows wild in Nigeria. The


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There are ongoing plans in the pipeline to expand the park with projects to

include the millennium tower, cultural centre and a museum that will house a

broad collection of African arts.

Agbokim Waterfalls

Located some 17 kilometers from Ikom, Agbokim Waterfalls is not far from the

Nigeria-Cameroon border.

The waterfall which consists of seven streams, each cascading over steep cliff

which provides seven-faced falls, is and about 315 kilometers from Calabar .

Agbokim waterfall is actually on the Cross River, where it descends in terraces,

through the tropical rainforest. The fall is surrounded by lush greenery, valleys

and steep hills which are enveloped in a rainbow-like aura. Its freshness is

captivating and has an aluring serenity.

This is a spectacular falling sheet of water, attractive and impressive tourist spots

and a highly recommended place for picnics.
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It is the ideal location for a vacation to getting back into nature and regaining your

creative productivity and general well being.

Zuma Rock

The Zuma Rock is the symbol of Abuja, or even Nigeria. The big rock is depicted

on the country's 100 naira bill. However, it is not located in Abuja. It is actually

found in the state of Niger north of Abuja, along the highway from Abuja to

Kanuda. At 725 meters tall and around 3.1 km in circumference, the monolith

looks more like a small mountain. Keen observers say they can recognize a

person's face on the rock, and locals believe that due to the human face, the rock

has mysterious powers. It is said that a couple of years ago, the tourism

authorities in Niger state invited foreign investors to develop this area into a

tourist attraction. They built a fine hotel near the rock, but unfortunately the

business didn't perform as well as they had hoped. After rumors circulated that


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there killings occurred in the hotel, the hotel was finally closed. Local people say

it was the negative influence of the rock that doomed the hotel.

IV.Abundant resources

Natural gas, petroleum, tin, iron ore, coal, limestone, niobium, lead,

zinc, arable land

V. Products / Main Industries

Agricultural products:

- cocoa, peanuts, cotton, palm oil, corn, rice, sorghum, millet, cassava

(tapioca), yams, rubber; cattle, sheep, goats, pigs; timber; fish

Main Industries:

crude oil, coal, tin, columbite; rubber products, wood; hides and skins,

textiles, cement and other construction materials, food products,

footwear, chemicals, fertilizer, printing, ceramics, steel


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SUMMARY (Comparative Form)

A. Demographics

Particulars Nigeria PhilippinesPopulation ( Age Bracket)0 14 years15 24 years25 54 years55 64 years65 years and over Total Population

76,461,896 (43.8%)33,652,424 (19.3%)52,542,399 (30.1%)

6,619,944 (3.8%)5,230,876 (3%)174,507,539

35,628,251 (34%)19,860,985 (19.1%)38,006,334 (36.8%)

5,765,839 (5.7%)4,512,993 (4.4%)

105,720,644Population Density 188.91 per sq. km 345.92 per sq. kmPopulation Growth rate 2.54% (28 th ) 1.84%(63 rd )Life Expectancy 52.46 years (211 th ) 72.21 years(135 th )Literacy Rate 61.3% 92.6%Population Over Poverty line 70% 26.5%

b. Economics

Particulars Nigeria PhilippinesReal GDP $455.5 billion (31 st ) $431.3 billion (32 nd )Real GDP per capita $2,800 (180 th ) $4,500 (165 th )Inflation rate 12.1% (205 th ) 3.2% (84 th )Unemployment Rate 23.9% (171 st ) 7% (77 th)

Fiscal balanceGovt revenueGovt Expenditures

$22.35 billion$27.87 billion

$36.35 billion$42.1 billion

Trade balanceExportImport

$92.16 billion (43 rd )$54.6 billion (52 nd )

$46.28 billion (60 th )$61.49 billion (48 th )

FDI 0.33% of GDP 0.27% of GDPGNI index $372.8 billion $392.27 billionHome Development Index 0.471 (153 rd) 0.654 (114 th)

C. Politics

Particulars Nigeria PhilippinesForm of Government Federal Republic RepublicGovernment Structure See the government chart belowPolitical Party Election Accord Party

(ACC) Action Congress in

Nigeria (ACN) All Nigerian

People Party(ANPP)

Liberal Party Nationalist People

Coalition Nacionalista Party United Nationalist

Alliance


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All ProgressiveGrand Alliance(APGA)

Congress for ProgressiveChange (CPC)

DemocraticPeople Party(DPP)

Labor Party People

Democratic Party(PDP)

Capital Punishment andCrime Rates

Capital punishment inNigeria is death penalty

and as of 2007, six (6)executions have beenrecorded.

And the crime rate was33 per 100000 persons.

Capital punishment in thePhilippines has a varied

history and wasabolished on June 24,2006. The policerecorded 3.7 millionoffences in the year ending March 2013, adecrease of 7%compared with previousyear. This is the lowestlevel since 2002/2003when the last major change in policerecording practiceintroduced.

Government Structure of Nigeria


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Government Structure of Philippines

D. Technology

Particulars Nigeria Philippines

Pave Roads 28,980 km (15%)(25 th ) 54,481 km (23rd

) Airports 53 (89 th) 247 (24 th )Internet Access

- Internet Hosts- Internet Users

1,234 (169 th )43.989 million (6 th )

425,812 (52 nd )8.278 million (34 th )

E. Sociocultural

Particulars Nigeria PhilippinesGovernment

Assistance Transforming Health Systems 2 Girls Education Project Education Sector Support

Programme in Nigeria Enhancing Nigeria's Response to

HIV/AIDS Growth and Employment in States

Programme (GEMS) State Partnership for

Accountability, Responsivenessand Capability

SSS Pag Ibig GSIS Philhealth


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Legends:

Transforming Health Systems 2

- Improve the delivery and use of effective, replicable, pro-poor health

services for the management of common health problems.

Girls Education Project

- Improved social and economic opportunity for girls.

Education Sector Support Programme in Nigeria

- The planning, financing and delivery of sustainable and replicable basic

education services in terms of access, equity and quality are improved at

federal level and up to six states.

Enhancing Nigeria's Response to HIV/AIDS

-To improve access to and coverage of effective HIV and AIDS prevention,

treatment, care and support information and services reaching the most

vulnerable populations.

Growth and Employment in States Programme (GEMS)

-To improve the performance and inclusiveness of key market systems

those are important for poor people.

State Partnership for Accountability, Responsiveness and Capability

- To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of selected State level

Governments' use of public resources.

F. Environmental

Particulars Nigeria PhilippinesEnvironmental Issues soil degradation;

rapiddeforestation;

urban air andwater pollution;

uncontrolleddeforestationespecially in

watershed areas; soil erosion; air


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desertification;oil pollution -water, air, andsoil;

has sufferedserious damagefrom oil spills;

loss of arableland;

rapidurbanization

and water pollution in major urban centers;

coral reef degradation;

increasingpollution of coastal mangroveswamps that areimportant fishbreeding grounds

E. Conclusion

I. Countrys Productivity

We can classify Nigeria as one of the poorest country around the world.

Nigeria has a GDP per capita of $2,800, a life expectancy of 52 years, and a

literacy rate of 61.3%. These three (3) data shows the standard of living in

Nigeria. Having a low GDP per capita or a citizen of Nigeria could spend in one

day, and a short life expectancy, and low literacy rate. We can conclude that

living in Nigeria is not that easy. So maybe you are wondering, why Nigeria is one

of the poorest countries in the world? And that question can be answered by

using of what we called 4 wheels of productivity namely: physical capital, human

capital, natural resources and technological knowledge.

Lets first tackle about human capital; Nigeria is the most populous country

in Africa with a total population of 174,507,539. Indeed, they have a huge

population. Can we say that they have a productive human capital? The answer

is NO. It depends if the human capital is healthy and literate because if they are

not they are not also productive. 43.8% of Nigerias population serves as a form

of investment on the part of the government because 0-14 years old are the next

generation. And that could be a source of labor force in the future. This is a form


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of investment because if the government will provide benefit or assistance in this

age bracket of population in the succeeding years when this population became

literate and capable to work they will able to generate income and contribute in

their countrys GDP. On the other hand, 53.2% of Nigerias total populations are

the labor force that is contributing on their GDP. While the remaining 3% of their

population are the 65 and over, these population is a consumption on the part of

the government because this portion of their population is receiving benefits and

assistance even though they are not any more productive or not capable of

generating income. They also have a rapid population growth rate of 2.54% it

means that Nigeria can increase its population rapidly. They also have a low life

expectancy of 52 years apparently they suffered from HIV/ AIDS and malnutrition.

They also have lack health assistance because only 5.1% of their GDP is allotted

for health expenditures. Their countrys literacy rate is 61.3% it is a low

percentage if compared to other country that has 99% of literacy rate. And

according to my sources government of Nigeria do not have any educational

expenditure. 70% of their population is below poverty line this shows that a huge

population is poor. Poverty is one of the factors why citizen in Nigeria is

malnourish and illiterate.

Next is the physical capital, Nigeria has a foreign direct investment of a

total of .33% of their GDP. It depicts a huge percentage for other country to invest

in Nigeria. Why is that so? It is because Nigeria has natural resources such as

petroleum and natural gas. These two natural resources are very in demand for

other who suffers scarcity in petroleum and natural gas. Nigeria have a 33 per

100,000 person crime ratio and Nigeria also implemented death penalty. By

these data, investors are more attracted to invest in their country because of


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business confidence. In roadways, only 15% of their roadways are already

paved. They also have 54 airports in Nigeria. Transportation of goods and

services are really important, the faster the goods and services are transferred to

one place to another place the more productive they are. In this case, Nigerias

physical capital is not that productive.

Lets tackle about natural resources, Nigeria are rich in natural resources

such as natural gas, petroleum, tin, iron, ore, coal, limestone, lead, zinc, and

arable land. We all know that these two natural resources are both expensive and

yet in demand to other country around the world. They also have access to salt

water and can be source of fish or any other resources we can get in salt water

because they are located in the bordering of gulf of guinea. Unfortunately, they

suffered in some serious damage on their natural resources because of oil spills

and oil population that also affect the health of all its citizen of Nigeria,

Lastly, technological knowledge is far different from human capital

because it is about the processes and techniques that will help us to produce a

goods and services. Nigeria has a total of 25% of its population that is a internet

user. They also have 15% and 85% are paved and unpaved roadways. It shows

that technological advancement and transferring of goods and services in this

country is very slow.

II. Countrys Advantages and Disadvantages compare to Philippines

One of the advantages of Nigeria in our country is their natural resources

which is natural gas and petroleum. These two natural resources are expensive

when exported in other country. But this advantage can be also their

disadvantage because of these natural resources their natural resources suffer in

oil spills that destroy there countrys natural resources.


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III. Countrys Potential

Nigeria since Nigeria is on of the most populous has a potential to be a Labor

intensive country because I notice that 43.68% of its population is composed of

children or from 0 14 years old but it depends on the government on how they

train this persons to be an source of labor in their country. I also see the countrys

potential to be one of the exporters because the exchange rate of this country is

lower than other country. With the exchange rate of .0062 naira is equal to 1 US

dollars, so the other prosperous country can be attracted in buying their goods

because it looks like it is cheaper than their own product. Nigeria can also be a

technological advanced country because they have a lot of natural resources in

their country to use in experiments, research and development of their

technology.

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