In the world's top 1,000 scrabble players' ranking, Nigerians occupy 156 positions, marking the highest representation from any country. According to ratings by the World English-language Scrabble Players' Association (WESPA), the top 1,000 players are from 43 countries.

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.

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.

Nigeria's manufacturing sector contributed 9.2% (₦3.37 trillion) to the total GDP in H1 2024, mainly driven by food, clothing, and cement, which make up a combined 79.5% of the sector's GDP.

Smaller sectors like Non-Metallic Products, Wood & Wood Products, and Motor Vehicles & Assembly could expand with targeted investments. The minimal impact of Oil Refining and Electrical & Electronics underscores the need for diversification.

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.