Business - Intelpoint

Kogi entrepreneurs have the highest tax policy awareness in Nigeria (96.8%) in 2025.
Abia has the lowest awareness nationwide at just 1.4%.
Fewer than one-third of Nigerian states have awareness levels above 60%.
Major economic hubs like Lagos and Rivers have awareness below 50%.
Northern states dominate the top awareness rankings more than southern states.
Several states cluster around the 40–50% range, indicating partial reach.
States with low awareness risk lower compliance and higher friction during enforcement.
The gap between the highest and lowest states exceeds 95 percentage points, showing extreme disparity.

Power supply remains the biggest challenge affecting Nigerian businesses, affecting 82.5% of firms nationwide.
Poor transport infrastructure limits operations for over a quarter of businesses.
Internet disruptions affect more than one in five firms, highlighting connectivity gaps.
Climate and water issues are emerging risks, with some firms reporting weather damage and supply shortages.
The survey covered 1,043 firms across Nigeria and reflects responses from business owners and top managers.