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MTN Nigeria recorded its highest subscriber base (92.7m) in Feb 2023

MTN Nigeria has dominated the country's telecommunications market over the years, accounting for the largest market share. All four operators, apart from 9mobile, recorded a significant increase in their subscriber base between May 2014 and March 2024.

Only 7 African nations meet the WHO's recommended doctor-to-population ratio

As of 2022, only seven African countries met the WHO's recommended doctor-to-population ratio of 10 doctors per 10,000 people. Cape Verde, Seychelles, Libya, Eswatini, Tunisia, Mauritius, and Algeria are leading the way in healthcare accessibility in Africa. However, the continent still averages only 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people.

Nigeria accounted for 2% of the global labour force

As of 2023, the global labour force has expanded to an estimated 3.63 billion, driven by population booms in key regions. China and India lead with a combined 1.37 billion people 15+ active in the workforce. Nigeria ranks 7th with 76 million, following the US, Indonesia, Brazil, and Pakistan.

South Africa's export value in 2023 was almost double Nigeria's

In 2023, South Africa led Africa's exports with a value of $110.7 billion, nearly double Nigeria's $60.7 billion. Key exports include gems, vehicles, and mineral fuels. The top 15 African exporters contribute 84% to the continent's trade, with South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Morocco, and Egypt leading with a combined 52%.

The UK has received over one million cumulative asylum applications worldwide since 2001

The cumulative number of asylum applications to the UK has exceeded one million, with Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and Albania being major contributors. African countries such as Eritrea, Somalia, Zimbabwe, the DR Congo, and Nigeria have also been in the top ten. These are the top ten nationalities in the past 23 years.

Nigeria: Cooking gas prices hit record high in 2024, 3.7x the price in 2016

The average price of cooking gas in Nigeria has increased significantly, from ₦370 per kg in early 2016 to ₦1,390 per kg in June 2024. After prices peaked at nearly ₦1,500 in May 2024, they fell by 6.1% in June. The contributing factors to the increase include global energy fluctuations, naira depreciation, supply chain disruptions, and changes in domestic policies. Here are the average prices of cooking gas in Nigeria since 2016.

Nigeria’s headline inflation has risen steadily between July 2023 and June 2024

Prices of food items like tomatoes, yams, Irish potatoes, and brown beans have witnessed more than a 250% increase over the past 12 months in Nigeria. The country's headline inflation rate went from 24.08% in July 2023 to 34.19% in June 2024.

Nigeria ranks 7th in the world for child displacement due to conflict

As of December 2023, 28.6 million internally displaced people affected by conflict were under the age of 18, accounting for 38% of the global IDP population. Conflict-ravaged Sudan has the most internally displaced children globally, with 4.25 million under the age of 18. DR Congo and Syria follow with 3.57 million and 2.65 million displaced children, respectively. Nigeria's 1.65 million displaced children make it the 7th highest globally for child displacement due to conflict.

Atlanta ‘96 remains Nigeria’s best Olympic appearance

Nigeria's first Olympics appearance was at Helsinki 1952 but it wasn't until its fourth appearance at Tokyo 1964 that it won its first medal — a bronze. The country’s best medals haul (6) was at Atlanta 1996, where it won 2 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze.

Cote d'Ivoire's natural rubber production has experienced 656% growth since 2005

Between 2005 and 2022, Cote d'Ivoire's natural rubber production grew at an average of 12% yearly, maintaining its continental dominance. With an estimated population of nearly 29 million, the West African country produced 1.286 million tonnes in 2022, 73% of the continent's output, and placed fourth globally.

Meanwhile, Nigeria's production has grown 158% since 1961, peaking at 155 thousand tonnes in 1991.

Ghana's production has grown steadily, peaking at 117 thousand tonnes in 2022. Liberia and Cameroon complete the top five in Africa as of 2022.

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