Agricultural Laws and Reforms - SS2 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary factor influencing land ownership and tenure systems in Nigeria?
Government regulations
Cultural norms
Foreign investments
Urbanization
Which piece of legislation in Nigeria is significant for land tenure regulation?
Land Tenure Act
Land Acquisition Act
Land Use Act
Land Ownership Act
In rural areas, what is the most common form of land ownership in Nigeria?
Individual ownership
Community ownership
Government ownership
Corporate ownership
What is a common consequence of land disputes in Nigeria?
Increased investment
Land consolidation
Improved land administration
Land insecurity
How has urbanization impacted land tenure systems in Nigeria?
Strengthened customary land tenure
Reduced demand for land in urban areas
Shifted some regions from customary to statutory systems
Eliminated land disputes
Which level of government typically manages land use planning and development control in Nigeria?
Federal government
State governments
Local communities
Private entities
What is the primary goal of land reform initiatives in Nigeria?
Increase land prices
Streamline land administration
Encourage land hoarding
Promote land disputes
How do foreigners typically acquire land in Nigeria?
Outright ownership
Through customary allocation
Via government grants
By leasing land
What role do traditional norms and customs play in land ownership in Nigeria?
They have no influence on land ownership.
They govern land ownership rights in customary systems.
They are only relevant in urban areas.
They are enforced by the federal government.
What is the main drawback of Nigeria's land tenure system?
Efficient land administration
Encouragement of foreign investment
Land-related conflicts and disputes
Simplified land transfer processes