With a score of 0.935, Iceland continues to set the benchmark for gender equality.
Namibia (0.805) and Nicaragua (0.811) are redefining expectations, proving that gender equality is not just a goal for wealthier nations but a global priority.
Germany (0.810), Ireland (0.802), and Lithuania (0.793) highlight Europe’s dominant role in advancing gender parity, setting examples for other regions.
Namibia (0.805) and South Africa (0.785) represent two of Africa’s most gender-equal societies.
Nigeria has a score of 0.65, making it the 125th country worldwide
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of ₦593 billion as derivation funds to nine oil-producing states in Nigeria. These funds are part of the statutory allocation intended to support states with significant contributions to the country's oil revenue. Delta State emerged as the largest beneficiary, receiving ₦193 billion, which constitutes 32.5% of the total allocation.
In 2022, derailments accounted for 44% of all train accidents, increasing from 35% in 2021 to 38% in 2020. This shows the need to prioritise railway infrastructure maintenance. Locomotive failures also contributed to train accidents, making up 35% of cases in 2022. Although this is slightly lower than the 36% recorded in 2020, it still represents a significant proportion of rail incidents.
