• The Government of Germany is the largest donor to AfDB’s Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF), contributing $6.19 million in a single donation in April 2014.
• The Government of Flanders (Belgium) follows closely with a total contribution of $6.12 million, made in two installments (2016 and 2019).
• In 2023, the U.S. Department of State joined as a new donor with a contribution of $5.43 million.
• The current value of the ACCF stands at $36.5 million.
• To date, the ACCF has supported seven completed projects, 20 under implementation and one cancelled project (originally planned for Sudan).
• Some completed projects include climate finance readiness initiatives in Eswatini and Côte d’Ivoire, while ongoing efforts feature "Capacity Building for Women Climate Change Negotiators in Eastern and Southern Africa" in Uganda ($950,000) and "Development of long-term low-carbon and climate-resilient development strategies (LTSs)" for Gabon, Liberia, Botswana, and Lesotho ($500,000).
• The project in Sudan was cancelled due to the conflict in the country.

• Funke Akindele holds the record with 5 AMVCA awards, all in the Best Actress in a Comedy category.
  • 2014 – Return of Sheri Koko
  • 2016 & 2017 – Jenifa's Diary
  • 2020 – Moms at War
  • 2022 – Omo Ghetto: The Saga
•  The AMVCA began in 2013, with no ceremonies held in 2019 (undisclosed reasons) and 2021 (COVID-19).
• Nigerian actors dominate the AMVCA actor categories, claiming 89% of the awards, followed by Ghanaians (5%), Kenyans (5%), and Somalians (2%).
• The Best Actress/Actor in a Comedy category was last featured in 2023, won by Bimbo Ademoye for Selina. It was not included in 2024 and 2025 editions.

Key Takeaways:

• The Nigerian subscribers' preference trend shows their acceptance of faster networks.
• 2G's market share dropped significantly from 58.36% in May 2023 to 39.67% in April 2025.
• 4G adoption rose steadily from 25.06% to 49.27% within the same period.
• 5G adoption increased by nearly 23-fold from 0.12% to 2.81%, showing the strongest growth rate in the same period.
• A major transition occurred around May 2024 when 4G adoption jumped from 34% to 43%.
• 3G gradually declined from 16.46% in May 2023 to 8.25% in April 2025.

Key Takeaways:

• Despite substantial net interest revenue (₦2.2 trillion), CBN saw a significant loss of ₦1.15 trillion in 2023.
• From 2017 to 2019, the bank reported negative net interest income while maintaining profitability.
• In 2024, profits increased marginally to ₦38.8 billion, following a significant decrease in 2023. 2021 and 2022 were recovery years, with considerable increases in both net interest and profits.
• Profit decreased by nearly 68% from ₦123 billion (2015) to ₦39 billion (2024).
• Profit after tax was typically positive, with the exception of 2023, when the institution suffered a significant loss, likely due to naira redenomination.

• Livestock Feeds Plc surged from a -₦0.08 loss per share to ₦0.64 EPS, marking a 900.0% improvement—the biggest turnaround in the sector.
• Presco Plc posted ₦63.46 EPS in 2024, nearly doubling its previous year’s ₦32.41.
• Okomu Oil Palm rose from ₦21.64 to ₦41.89, showing a 93.6% year-on-year growth.
• FTN Cocoa Processors reduced its loss marginally, from -₦2.70 to -₦2.44, a 9.6% improvement.
• The top two companies by EPS (Presco and Okomu) are significantly outperforming their peers.

• Financial Services account for 29.93% of all listed companies, far ahead of any other sector.
• Services and Consumer Goods sectors each have 20 listed companies, showing strong competition for second place.
• Industrial Goods (13 companies) and Construction/Real Estate (10 companies) round out the mid-tier listings.
• The ICT sector has only 8 listed companies, despite being central to digital transformation in Nigeria.
• Oil and Gas (8) and Healthcare (7) reflect moderate participation in the public markets.
• Agriculture has just 5 listed firms, despite being one of Nigeria’s largest employers—suggesting a capital access gap.
• The utilities sector is the least represented sector, with only 2 listed companies.

• Royal Exchange is Nigeria’s oldest listed PLC at 104 years, incorporated on February 28, 1921.
• Unilever (101 years) and UAC Nigeria (94 years) follow closely behind, cementing their status as legacy multinationals.
• Greif Nigeria (85 years) and May & Baker Nigeria (81 years) show enduring pharmaceutical and industrial presence.
• Wema Bank is the oldest bank on the list at 80 years, showcasing longevity in financial services.
• Consumer goods dominate the list, with companies like PZ Cussons, Nigerian Breweries, and Guinness all exceeding 75 years.
• Four companies (Chellarams, PZ Cussons, Thomas Wyatt, and Nigerian Breweries) were all incorporated 77-78 years ago, pointing to a cluster of post-WWII business growth.
• The youngest on the list—RT Briscoe—is still 68 years old, proving that listing longevity is no accident but a product of strategic resilience.

Key Takeaways:

• CBN’s total assets increased from ₦14 trillion in 2013 to ₦117.6 trillion in 2024.
• Total liabilities followed a similar upward trend, reaching ₦116.6 trillion in 2024.
• Total assets and liabilities rose by more than 100% from 2022.
• The gap between assets and liabilities has remained relatively narrow, indicating tight net equity margins and overall prudent financial management.
• Total equity initially rose between 2022 and 2023, but later declined in 2024 despite a substantial increase in CBN's assets and liabilities.
• The most significant asset jumps occurred between 2022 and 2024, reflecting a rapid expansion of the balance sheet.
• CBN’s total equity over the years ranged from ₦500 billion to ₦2 trillion, peaking in 2023 at ₦2 trillion.

• Asia accounts for the largest share of X (formerly Twitter) users globally at 43.5%.
• America follows closely with a 30.2% global share of active users.
• Africa contributes just 4.8% of active users, highlighting underrepresentation.
• Oceania has the smallest presence, accounting for only 1.1% of users.
• Asia alone has more X users than Europe and Africa combined.

• Facebook leads Africa’s social media use with 291.1M users, accounting for 12.7% of its global base.
• TikTok holds second place with 189.3M African users, representing 11.9% of TikTok's global audience.
• Meta dominates among the top four platforms with Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram.
• LinkedIn’s 82.99M users show a strong uptake in professional networking, amounting to 5.3% of the platform’s global users.
• Twitter (X) is used by 27.85M Africans, representing 4.8% of its global base—smallest on the chart, but still impactful.

• Asia accounts for 39.6% of global TikTok users, the largest regional share.
• America follows with 31.7% of the global TikTok user base.
• Africa represents 11.9% of active TikTok users globally, totaling 189.3 million.
• Oceania has the smallest share with 10 million users or just 0.6% globally.
• Asia and America combined make up over 71% of all TikTok users worldwide.

• Institutional loans lead slightly, with 552,009 applications, showing a strong need for tuition and direct school-related expenses.
• Upkeep loans are not far behind, at 519,964 applications, highlighting the importance of financial support beyond school fees.
• Combined, over 1 million applications reveal a large and growing demand for structured educational funding in Nigeria.
• The close margin suggests dual pressure: students aren’t just struggling to pay fees, but also to survive the cost of schooling.