• All ten of the world’s lowest GDP per capita countries are in Africa, signalling deep economic inequality at the global level.
• South Sudan has the lowest GDP per capita at just $763, reflecting its ongoing economic struggles and instability.
• Burundi and the Central African Republic follow, both under $1,300.
• Even the highest GDP per capita country in this bottom ten, Niger, at $1,978, remains below $2,000.
• Low GDP per capita directly impacts standard of living, limiting access to quality healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

WhatsApp Business generated an estimated $39.5 million from Africa in 2023, representing 10.3% of its global revenue.

Estimates from Statista show that Asia was the leading contributor to WhatsApp Business' revenue, with $155.2 million.

Here is a breakdown of WhatsApp Business' revenue by region in 2023.

The 2024 Global Peace Index reveals a decline in peacefulness in 97 countries, the highest since the index began.

Nigeria is among the nations affected by regional conflicts and rising violence. With a peace index score of 2.91, Nigeria is facing increasing challenges.

A deteriorating peace score impacts foreign investment and economic stability. Global economic losses due to violence reached $19.1 trillion in 2023.

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.

The Global Innovation Index 2024 reveals a striking contrast in innovation performance between countries globally and across Africa. Switzerland leads the global rankings with an impressive score of 67.5, followed by Sweden (64.5) and the USA (62.4), highlighting their sustained investments in research, development, and technological advancement.

In Africa, Mauritius takes the top spot with a score of 30.5, followed closely by Morocco (28.8) and South Africa (28.3). However, even Africa's most innovative nations achieve less than half the score of global leaders, indicating a significant innovation gap.

Nigeria ranks 15th in the African ranking and 113th globally, out of 133 countries, with a score of 17.1.

• Generation Alpha is the largest generation, making up 24.4% of the global population.
• Gen Z and Millennials still hold strong influence, comprising 22.9% and 21.2% of the global population.
• The Baby Boomer generation (12.8%) is gradually declining, which will impact industries like retirement services, healthcare, and wealth distribution.
• The Silent Generation is now just 2% of the population, highlighting the demographic shift away from the older generations.
• Generation X, at 16.7%, remains a crucial but often overlooked group, balancing leadership roles in business and governance while supporting both older and younger generations.
• The rise of Generation Alpha signals the dawn of an even more digital-native world, shaping the future of education, marketing, and work environments.
• With Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha making up nearly 70% of the population, the global workforce, economy, and social dynamics will see rapid transformation in the coming years.

The 2024 Global Peace Index reveals a decline in peacefulness in 97 countries, the highest since the index began.

Nigeria is among the nations affected by regional conflicts and rising violence. With a peace index score of 2.91, Nigeria is facing increasing challenges.

A deteriorating peace score impacts foreign investment and economic stability. Global economic losses due to violence reached $19.1 trillion in 2023.