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  • 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.

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    Only 10% of Nigerians earn above ₦100,000, according to the Nigerian Financial Services Market Report. This aligns with most reports about Nigeria, and it's in sharp contrast to the narratives online.
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  • A Trend of Adult literacy rates of African countries

    Between 2018 and 2021, adult literacy rates across African nations exhibited significant disparities. Seychelles and South Africa led with literacy rates of 96% and 95%, respectively, indicating a high proportion of literate adults. Conversely, Chad had the lowest literacy rate during this period.

    These statistics underscore the uneven progress in educational attainment across Africa, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve literacy in lower-performing nations.

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    Africa's sanitation crisis is alarming, with 17 of the top 20 countries having the highest open defecation rates.

    Eritrea (67%), Niger (65%), and Chad (63%) lead, putting millions at risk of disease.

    Even Nigeria, the most populous African country, has 18% of its population practising it.

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  • Nigeria was the seventh most populous nation in the world in 2020, with 206.1 million people. Projected to reach a population of 401.3 million by 2050, Nigeria will rank third after India (1st) and China (2nd). According to Institut national d'études démographiques' projections, Nigeria, Ethiopia, DR Congo, Egypt, Tanzania, and Kenya will be among the world’s top 20 most populous countries by 2050.

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    The FAAC's revenue distribution from 2017 to August 2023 highlights the dominance of Delta, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa states in allocations. Despite Lagos' economic prominence, it ranked fifth. Here is the distribution of revenue among states between 2017 and August 2023.

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  • 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.

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  • Only 10% of Nigerians earn above ₦100,000, according to the Nigerian Financial Services Market Report. This aligns with most reports about Nigeria, and it's in sharp contrast to the narratives online.
    See more
  • A Trend of Adult literacy rates of African countries

    Between 2018 and 2021, adult literacy rates across African nations exhibited significant disparities. Seychelles and South Africa led with literacy rates of 96% and 95%, respectively, indicating a high proportion of literate adults. Conversely, Chad had the lowest literacy rate during this period.

    These statistics underscore the uneven progress in educational attainment across Africa, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve literacy in lower-performing nations.

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  • The U.S Department of Homeland Security specifies that the data reflects the “worst of the worst” criminal aliens arrested by ICE, not general immigration arrests.
  • Nigeria leads the list with 40 arrests, the highest among all African nationals reported.
  • Somalia (27) and Liberia (21) follow, forming a concentrated top tier.
  • Most countries report fewer than 10 arrests, showing a sharp decline beyond the top group.
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  • Asamoah Gyan leads Africa’s all-time World Cup scoring chart with six goals in eleven games, making him the most prolific African player in World Cup history.
  • Roger Milla follows closely with five goals in ten matches.
  • Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa is Africa’s highest-scoring active World Cup player with four goals in just seven matches.
  • Despite a legendary club career, Samuel Eto'o scored only three goals in eight matches.
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  • Egypt was the first African and Arab nation to play at the FIFA World Cup, debuting in 1934.
  • Despite this early start, Egypt has qualified for only three tournaments since: 1990, 2018, and 2026.
  • Egypt failed to qualify for ten consecutive World Cups from 1938 to 1986.
  • Another long drought followed, with the team missing every World Cup tournament between 1994 and 2014.
  • Each of Egypt’s three World Cup appearances to date (1934, 1990, and 2018) ended in group-stage elimination.
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  • Ghana first appeared at the World Cup in 2006 after missing all 17 previous editions.
  • They advanced to the second round in 2006, a standout entry for a first-time participant.
  • In 2010, Ghana reached the quarter-finals, marking their strongest performance to date.
  • 2018 was the only missed World Cup since their debut, reflecting consistent qualification success.
  • They have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
  • Ghana has made five qualifications within 20 years, showing remarkable frequency for a team that only debuted in 2006.
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  • South Africa did not qualify for any of the first 15 World Cups from 1930 to 1994.
  • They made their World Cup debut in 1998 and were knocked out in the group stage.
  • Their second appearance came in 2002, ending again at the group stage.
  • In 2010, South Africa became the first African country to host the tournament, but still did not progress beyond the group stage.
  • The country failed to qualify for three straight World Cups in 2014, 2018, and 2022.
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  • Ten states and the FCT collectively reduced their external debt by $227.19 million in H1 2025.
  • Lagos, Edo, and Rivers accounted for most of the reductions, making up more than three-quarters of the total.
  • Several smaller states also trimmed their balances, but by relatively modest amounts.
  • These reductions significantly offset the increases recorded by 26 other states, helping keep nationwide net external debt growth low.
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  • Agriculture dominated Kenya’s exports, with coffee, tea, and spices alone contributing $1.7 billion, the largest single export category.
  • Mineral fuels were a surprisingly strong second, delivering $1.1 billion, and showing Kenya’s growing role in regional fuel distribution.
  • Horticultural exports (flowers, live plants, and trees) contributed $790 million, reinforcing Kenya’s global strength in floriculture.
  • All other export categories fall below $300 million individually, reflecting a long list of small but diverse export segments such as textiles, vegetables, and pharmaceuticals.
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  • Gems and precious metals were the largest single export category, contributing $20.6 billion.
  • Ores and industrial minerals followed closely with $17.2 billion, showing the country’s reliance on mining.
  • Vehicles and machinery were significant non-mineral exports, with a combined $18.3 billion.
  • Agricultural and light industry products like fruits, nuts, and beverages contributed modestly, strengthening mining and manufacturing’s position as the core export drivers.
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  • Nigerian players have won the award seven times from 1992 to 2025.
  • Ivorian players follow with six wins, driven by their strong presence in the 2000s and 2010s.
  • Only four countries have produced four or more individual winners: Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, and Senegal.
  • Just 12 African nations account for all winners across the 33 years, showing how concentrated elite talent production has been.
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  • Mineral fuels (including crude oil) accounted for $49.3 billion, or 86.8% of total exports in 2024.
  • Non-oil exports remained marginal, with the second-largest item, cocoa, contributing only 4.6%.
  • Fertilisers, ores, slag, ash, and oilseeds collectively made up less than 5%, indicating limited diversification.
  • All other export categories each contributed 1% or less, underscoring Nigeria’s narrow export base.
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  • Nigeria has qualified for six World Cups since its first appearance in 1994.
  • Three second-round finishes in 1994, 1998, and 2014 represent the country's best performances at the tournament.
  • Nigeria ended three of its World Cup appearances at the group stage (2002, 2010, and 2018).
  • Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2006, 2022, and 2026 tournaments.
  • Nigeria did not qualify for any World Cup before 1994, making its debut year a significant milestone.
  • Qualification challenges are increasing, as shown by more failures in recent cycles.
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  • 26 states increased their external debt by a combined $239 million in H1 2025.
  • Imo, Oyo, Kaduna, Enugu, and Ogun recorded the biggest increases.
  • 11 states, including the FCT, reduced their debt through higher repayments.
  • Lagos, Edo, Rivers, and Bauchi accounted for most of the $227 million in reductions.
  • Total state external debt rose only slightly, from $4.8 billion to $4.812 billion.
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  • The U.S Department of Homeland Security specifies that the data reflects the “worst of the worst” criminal aliens arrested by ICE, not general immigration arrests.
  • Nigeria leads the list with 40 arrests, the highest among all African nationals reported.
  • Somalia (27) and Liberia (21) follow, forming a concentrated top tier.
  • Most countries report fewer than 10 arrests, showing a sharp decline beyond the top group.
Read more
  • Asamoah Gyan leads Africa’s all-time World Cup scoring chart with six goals in eleven games, making him the most prolific African player in World Cup history.
  • Roger Milla follows closely with five goals in ten matches.
  • Nigeria’s Ahmed Musa is Africa’s highest-scoring active World Cup player with four goals in just seven matches.
  • Despite a legendary club career, Samuel Eto'o scored only three goals in eight matches.
Read more
  • Egypt was the first African and Arab nation to play at the FIFA World Cup, debuting in 1934.
  • Despite this early start, Egypt has qualified for only three tournaments since: 1990, 2018, and 2026.
  • Egypt failed to qualify for ten consecutive World Cups from 1938 to 1986.
  • Another long drought followed, with the team missing every World Cup tournament between 1994 and 2014.
  • Each of Egypt’s three World Cup appearances to date (1934, 1990, and 2018) ended in group-stage elimination.
Read more
  • Ghana first appeared at the World Cup in 2006 after missing all 17 previous editions.
  • They advanced to the second round in 2006, a standout entry for a first-time participant.
  • In 2010, Ghana reached the quarter-finals, marking their strongest performance to date.
  • 2018 was the only missed World Cup since their debut, reflecting consistent qualification success.
  • They have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
  • Ghana has made five qualifications within 20 years, showing remarkable frequency for a team that only debuted in 2006.
Read more
  • South Africa did not qualify for any of the first 15 World Cups from 1930 to 1994.
  • They made their World Cup debut in 1998 and were knocked out in the group stage.
  • Their second appearance came in 2002, ending again at the group stage.
  • In 2010, South Africa became the first African country to host the tournament, but still did not progress beyond the group stage.
  • The country failed to qualify for three straight World Cups in 2014, 2018, and 2022.
Read more
  • Ten states and the FCT collectively reduced their external debt by $227.19 million in H1 2025.
  • Lagos, Edo, and Rivers accounted for most of the reductions, making up more than three-quarters of the total.
  • Several smaller states also trimmed their balances, but by relatively modest amounts.
  • These reductions significantly offset the increases recorded by 26 other states, helping keep nationwide net external debt growth low.
Read more
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