Perhaps, but Nigeria is a disaster waiting to happen. Their economy is dangerously dependent on crude petroleum exports[0] (second only to Saudi Arabia, I guess). This, along with them having destroyed 95% of their forests[1] in the last few decades, and having an expected population growth from 180→400+ million by 2040, is absolutely unsustainable and will be depressing to watch unfold.

[0] http://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/profile/country/nga/

[1] http://www.focusonforests.org/fcontent/nigeria.htm

Late response. I have to reply.

Yes. China and India (and Pakistan and Brazil and...) are disasters in progress. Yet there are encouraging signs.

I choose to hope that Nigeria and others will improve their lots as they climb the economic ladder. Their people certainly deserve it.