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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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    When Olusegun Obasanjo took office in 1999, the exchange rate was ₦97 to $1; it was ₦128 under Yar'Adua in 2007. During Jonathan's tenure in 2010 it was ₦151 while it was ₦199 when Buhari was in office.

    Despite efforts to let market forces decide the rate, the naira continues to weaken. Will the current administration turn things around soon?

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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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    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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  • 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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    Top ten African countries by estimated number of films produced annually

    The Nigerian movie industry, mainly financed via public or private funding and international grants, produces the most films in Africa, yearly. Nigeria produced more than double the number of films that the Ghanaian and Kenyan movie industries produce annually.

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  • Seychelles has the most powerful passport in Africa in 2023, with visa-free access to 155 countries and territories, followed by Mauritius (148). Nigerian passport holders have visa-free access to 46 countries, one of the lowest in Africa. Africa's most powerful passports in 2023 by the number of travel destinations passport holders can travel to visa-free:

    Seychelles (155), Mauritius (148), South Africa (106), Botswana (89), Namibia (81), Lesotho (79), Eswatini (77), Kenya (76), Malawi (75), Tanzania (73).

    Africa's least powerful passports in 2023 by the number of travel destinations passport holders can travel to visa-free:
    Liberia (51), Djibouti (49), Ethiopia (47), Nigeria (46), South Sudan (46), DR Congo (45), Eritrea (44), Sudan (44), Libya (41), Somalia (35).

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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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Global malaria cases by country

In 2022, two out of every three of the world’s 249 million malaria cases were found in Sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria leading the numbers at a staggering 67 million cases.

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GTCO shatters records with ₦1.08t earnings in first three quarters of 2024 following historic Q1 profit.

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) sets a new milestone with ₦1.08t profit after tax in the first three quarters of 2024, following its record-breaking first quarter.

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Delta State's share of the 13% oil derivation funds

Between 2015 and 2023, Delta State consistently received significant portions of the 13% derivation fund, securing about 29% of Nigeria's total allocation over these years. This amounted to over ₦1.3 trillion out of the total of ₦4.72 trillion allocated to all the oil-producing states in the country.

The 13% derivation is part of Nigeria's federal revenue-sharing formula, where oil-producing states receive a portion of revenues generated from crude oil production in their regions. This allocation aims to enhance development and address these states' environmental and economic impacts. For those seeking structured academic help on complex economic topics like revenue distribution in Nigeria, professional services such as bachelorarbeit schreiben lassen can be a valuable resource.

Note: Data for December 2018 was estimated due to a lack of available information for that month.

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The proportion of jobs in selected sectors that are expected to experience either a “large,” “small”, or “no impact” from AI

In today’s rapidly changing job market, workers are increasingly curious about how technology will reshape their roles. With artificial intelligence (AI) evolving at a fast pace, understanding which professions will see the most transformation is crucial.

Artificial Intelligence will impact IT and Finance jobs the most.

AI is expected to have the largest impact on IT jobs (73%) and Finance (70%) jobs, followed by Customer Sales (67%) and Operations (65%), with significant changes anticipated across various jobs. For those who want to explore the effects of AI on academic research or understand future-oriented writing strategies, working with a <a href="https://ghostwriter-bachelorarbeit.at" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">ghostwriter bachelorarbeit</a> can provide clarity and direction.

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Global deaths and births from 1950 to 2100

By 2084, global deaths are projected to surpass births, marking a potential shift towards a population decline. This trend reflects a steady rise in death rates alongside a decrease in birth rates, as shown in UN data.

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Nigeria's GDP saw its steepest drop in 1999, marking the country's transition to civilian rule with Olusegun Obasanjo and Olu Falae running for president.

Over the years, Nigeria's economy has fluctuated, peaking in 2014. Despite stable population growth, recent economic dips underscore ongoing challenges.

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Moniepoint achieved unicorn status after nine years of operation.

Here is how long it took other African startups to reach the milestone.

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From 1961 to 2022, Nigeria, Egypt, and Madagascar led Africa in rice production, supporting local economies and food security.

Nigeria peaked in 2017 with over 10 million tonnes, while Egypt and Madagascar also recorded strong years.

Since 2014, Nigeria has held the title of Africa's largest rice producer.

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Since 2015, Seychelles has topped Africa's GDP per capita rankings because of its strength in tourism and fishing.

Libya, Equatorial Guinea, and South Africa have also occupied the top spot since 1960.

Watch how the countries vied for the top ten spots over the years.

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Lagos led Nigerian states with ₦815.9 billion in Internally Generated Revenue for 2023, followed by the FCT with ₦211.1 billion.

Despite only a 25% growth, Lagos’ IGR confirms its economic dominance. The FCT, meanwhile, recorded an impressive 70% increase.

Ebonyi, though with lower revenue, achieved an astonishing 148% growth.

Taraba generated the least revenue, increasing by 6%.

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As of October 2024, only nine African countries are certified malaria-free: Egypt, Cape Verde, Tunisia, Algeria, Mauritius, Libya, Morocco, Seychelles, and Lesotho.

Egypt and Cape Verde are the newest members of this group.

Over 40 African countries remain uncertified, with the continent recording 233 million malaria cases in 2022.

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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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Countries projected to have the lowest nominal GDP (2025)
  • With a projected GDP of $80 million, Tuvalu ranks as the smallest economy globally, producing less in a year than many corporations earn in a day.
  • Even when put together, these small economies still fall far behind the economic output of many mid-sized countries or cities.
  • Nigeria’s $199.72 billion GDP overshadows the economies of these nations.
  • Many of the world’s smallest economies are Pacific and Caribbean island nations, which often depend on tourism, remittances, and international aid.
  • With limited industries and small populations, these economies are highly vulnerable to external shocks like climate change, supply chain disruptions, or shifts in global tourism trends.
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Age (in years) of African nations since independence (top 10 and bottom 10)
  • Gaining independence in 1847, Liberia has been free for 177 years, long before most African nations began their fight for sovereignty.
  • With only 13 years of independence, South Sudan remains the newest nation on the continent, still navigating the challenges of nation-building.
  • The difference between Liberia and South Sudan is 164 years, showing the vast timeline over which African nations gained independence.
  • The majority of African nations secured sovereignty between the 1950s and 1970s, marking the height of the decolonisation movement.
  • Countries like Zimbabwe (1980), Namibia (1990), and Eritrea (1993) faced prolonged struggles against colonial rule.
  • Despite Liberia’s long years of independence, it has faced civil wars and economic instability, showing that the length of sovereignty doesn’t always translate to political or economic strength.
  • While sovereignty marks a historic milestone, many African nations, especially younger ones like South Sudan, continue to grapple with political, economic, and developmental challenges even decades after gaining independence.
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Key takeaways:
  • BUA Foods saw a significant profit increase between Q1 2021 and Q4 2024, with notable highs in 2024.
  • In Q3 2023, there was a drastic drop in profits, which was subsequently followed by a robust recovery.
  • The highest profit before tax was recorded in Q3 2024 at ₦78.47 billion.
  • Quarterly profits varied, ranging from as low as ₦2.02 billion to as high as ₦78.47 billion.
  • A significant turning point occurred in 2024, with quarterly profits consistently surpassing ₦60 billion.
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