Nigerians studying in the US have increased by 3,200, reaching a record high of 17,600 students
Since 2001, the 2022/23 academic year has recorded the highest number of Nigerians studying in US' higher institutions, adding 3,202 students to the previous academic year to reach 17,640. This represents the biggest addition in the time period.
Gabon imposes Africa’s highest international air travel tax at $297.70, followed closely by Sierra Leone at $294 and Nigeria at $180.
Libya charges the lowest air travel tax among the listed African countries at just $1.30, with other low-cost countries including Malawi ($5.00), Lesotho ($5.70), and Algeria ($9.80).
All of the 10 most expensive countries charge over $100 in departure taxes, suggesting a trend of high levies among a subset of African nations.
The gap between the highest and lowest air travel taxes in Africa exceeds $296, revealing significant disparities in passenger costs across the continent.
The Federal Capital territory (FCT) recorded the highest number of road accidents between Q3 2020 and Q3 2024, with a total of 8,133 accidents, accounting for 12.42% of total accidents.
FCT, Ogun, Nasarawa, and Kaduna consistently ranked among the top four states with the highest accident occurrences.
Bayelsa, Borno, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Imo were among the states with the lowest number of recorded accidents each quarter.