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  • Out of the 57.5k African students enrolled in US higher institutions for the 2022/23 academic year, nearly one-third — 17.6k (30.7%) — are from Nigeria. The numbers have steadily risen from 3.8k in the 2000/01 academic year.

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    In 2022, the US exported $631 million worth of agricultural produce to Nigeria, with wheat the biggest export. It accounted for 76% of the exports followed by industrial ethanol (9.3%).

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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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    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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  • Inflation rate in Nigeria increased to 31.7% in February 2024. Nigeria has the 13th highest inflation rate out of 186 countries and territories as of February 2024.

    The data showcases Argentina leading with 276%, followed by Lebanon and Syria. Seven of the top fifteen are African.

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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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  • Between 2010 and 2022, Nigeria imported 245 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, with the highest imports recorded in 2022. Here is the volume of PMS imported into the country in 13 years from 2010.

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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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While many living in Nigeria have already experienced the effects of the fuel subsidy removal on their daily expenses, this chart presents a clearer picture of reality. Will the prices of food items continue to rise? Is there hope of some respite soon?

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The world’s smartphone companies shipped a combined 1.2 billion smartphones in 2022. Here are the top five.
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Nigerian students of Bini/Edo ethnicity had the highest tertiary institution completion rate as of 2013. Igbo, Ebira/Igbira, Ibibio, and Yoruba were notable ethnic groups in the top five. Which ethnic group do you think currently leads Nigeria's tertiary institution completion?
As of 2013, for a programme lasting at least four years, 21% of students from the Bini/Edo aged 25 to 29 completed their studies; for students between 30 and 34, it was 17%.
However, for those between 25 and 29 in a programme lasting at least two years, the Ebira/Igbira led with 41%, followed by Bini/Edo with 35%.
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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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Over the past nine years, the UK has been a major player in Nigeria's economy, contributing a substantial 43% ($47.5b) of the total capital imports. The UK's biggest capital investments in Nigeria occurred in 2014 and 2019. Since peaking in 2019, they have fallen 75% as of 2022.
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Examining road accidents in Nigeria from Q1 2019 to Q2 2023 shows that crashes increased in every fourth quarter. This can be attributed to increased road traffic during the festive periods. Here are road accidents in Nigeria from Q1 2019 to Q2 2023 and ways to reduce accidents.
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Nigeria's Federal Account Allocation Committee shared ₦1.85 trillion among 36 states between January and June 2023. Here is the revenue allocation by geopolitical zone in H1 2023.
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In 2022, the US exported $631 million worth of agricultural produce to Nigeria, with wheat the biggest export. It accounted for 76% of the exports followed by industrial ethanol (9.3%).

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Nigeria's debt burden has been a growing concern, with data revealing that for every $1 billion external loan repaid in the past decade, approximately $3 billion was borrowed. Here, we look at how the country has managed its external debt in the past ten years.
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African countries dominated the list of top diamond producers, with 11 of them among the top 14 in 2022. Russia tops the list with a production of 41.9 million carats, followed by Botswana, which produced 24.5 million carats. Here are the top diamond-producing countries in 2022.
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South Africa's broadband internet is the most affordable among the 25 African countries surveyed. Subscribers would work 1 hour 43 minutes to afford the country’s cheapest broadband internet.
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Surfshark's 2023 Digital Quality of Life (DQL) Index surveyed Internet affordability and four other key factors influencing the digital well-being of 121 countries, including 25 from Africa. Per the finding, Angola leads Africa in terms of Internet affordability in 2023.
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The number of people living in each region globally as of January 2025
  • Asia remains the world's population giant, housing nearly 59% of the global population.
  • Africa’s population boom is accelerating, contributing 18.7% of the world’s people.
  • Europe is shrinking in global demographic weight, making up only 9.09% of the world’s people.
  • Oceania remains sparsely populated, with just 0.57% of the global population.
  • Demographic trends will shape economic power, as nations with younger populations could become economic engines if properly harnessed.
  • Urbanisation and resource allocation will become critical, especially in Asia and Africa, where rising populations will put pressure on housing, food, and infrastructure.
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Share of individuals globally in each age group (January 2025)
  • Nearly half of the global population is aged between 20 and 54, making this group the primary driver of economic activities worldwide.
  • Individuals under 19 years old make up 32.9% of the total global population, highlighting the need for sustained investments in education and child welfare.
  • Over 19% of the population is aged 55 and above, emphasising the need for healthcare, retirement planning, and age-friendly policies.
  • With 2.10 billion people, the 35-54 group represents the backbone of global leadership, corporate decision-making, and financial stability.
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Key Takeaways:
  • In 2007/08, personal income tax (PIT) contributed 29.46% of total tax revenue, while corporate income tax (CIT) added a substantial 24.46%.
  • The share of personal income tax in tax revenue rose by 27% from 2007/08 to 2023/24.
  • Corporate income tax contribution declined by 26% from 2007/08 to 2023/24.
  • In 2019/20, personal income tax made the largest contribution to tax revenue (38.9%), a 32% rise from the 2007/08 contribution.
  • Other taxes showed minor variations, averaging around 19% of total tax revenue.
  • Personal income tax reached its peak contribution at 38.92% in 2019/20 before dropping by 4% in 2023/24.
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Key Takeaways:
  • Nestlé’s dividends increase year after year was highest in 2018 and 2019 at ₦17.83 billion and ₦12.68 billion, respectively.
  • The declared dividends reached a peak of ₦55.49 billion in 2020, while the lowest was recorded at ₦15.06 billion in 2016.
  • In recent years, Nestlé Nigeria Plc has shown a declining trend in declared dividends.
  • Dividends decreased by nearly 14%, 17%, and 28% in 2021, 2022, and 2023, respectively, compared to the previous years.
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Key takeaways:
  • Nestlé Nigeria's income tax contributions rose from ₦5.6 billion in 2015 to ₦57 billion in 2024.
  • In 2024, the company saw an extraordinary 132% rise in taxes compared to the previous year.
  • Despite facing economic hurdles during the COVID-19 pandemic, Nestlé ensured that its tax contributions remained above ₦21 billion annually from 2020 to 2022.
  • The significant spike in 2024 was mainly due to a considerable loss before tax, driven by heightened finance costs stemming from the devaluation of the Naira.
  • Nestlé Nigeria's 144% income tax growth in 2016 is the highest in the past ten years.
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Borrowing costs in African countries (2008, 2019, and 2024)
  • Africa now spends 27.5% of revenue on interest payments, nearly 4 times higher than in 2008.
  • The debt burden is rising faster than economic growth as interest payments as a percentage of GDP grew from 5.4% in 2008 to 8.2% in 2024, showing increasing financial strain.
  • Effective interest rates have more than tripled from 1.4% in 2008 to 5.0% in 2024, making debt less affordable.
  • Between 2008 and 2019, the ratio of interest to revenue rose by 12.2 percentage points, and in five years (2019–2024), it surged by another 8.5 percentage points.
  • As borrowing costs rise, the risk of defaults and fiscal crises in African economies grows, making financial stability a concern.
  • More money spent on debt means less for roads, hospitals, and schools, slowing down long-term economic progress.
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