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  • In 2022, Africa accounted for only 3.9% (1.4b tonnes) of the world's CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, with Asia being the primary contributor at 19.1b tonnes. This chart shows the variations in regional contributions to global Carbon (CO2) emissions over the past ten years.

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    After growing from 1.5% in 2015 and peaking at 5.1% in 2022, Nigeria's share of Canadian permanent residency status issuances dropped to 3.7% in 2023.

    This is Nigeria's share of Canadian permanent residency status issuances since 2015.

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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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  • Since 2004, Nigerian employees have saved a cumulative ₦8.4 trillion for their retirement. Employees in the public sector have saved ₦4.4 trillion, while those in the private sector have put ₦4 trillion aside.

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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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Between 2010 and 2022, 8,848 passengers — 3.4% of the global refusals for the period — from Nigeria were refused entry into the UK for various reasons. The refusals have gradually declined from their peak (1,117) in 2012 to 340 in 2022.
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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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  • 4G smartphones are the most popular globally.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa has the smallest 4G smartphone adoption, with a 33% market share in the region.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest 5G market share of any region.
  • 5G smartphones are dominant in North America, the highest of any region.
  • Smartphone market share is reflective of income levels across regions.
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Key takeaways:
  • Sudan is the highest recipient of UN humanitarian aid among African nations in need of humanitarian support and the only North African country receiving such assistance.
  • Nigeria is among the top nine African nations that will each receive humanitarian aid worth more than $700 million.
  • Zambia and Malawi will receive humanitarian support of less than $100 million each.
  • Six countries among the African countries facing humanitarian crises are to receive UN support worth more than $1 billion each.
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Key takeaways:
  • Mozambique and Chad exhibit the greatest coverage rates for individuals in need of support.
  • Less than half of those in need in Nigeria and Zimbabwe are projected to receive UN assistance.
  • At least 40% of individuals in need across African nations are expected to receive UN support.
  • No nation benefits from full support for individuals requiring humanitarian aid within its borders.
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Key Takeaways:
  • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has documented over 435,000 refugees in the U.S. in 2024.
  • China and Afghanistan stand as the leading sources of refugees, with 60,044 and 46,137 individuals identified as refugees from these countries respectively.
  • The top eleven countries of origin have each recorded more than 10,000 refugees in the United States.
  • Central American nations (El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras) accounted for 19.9% of refugees in the US.
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Key takeaways:
  • Tunisia ranked the highest in Africa with a remarkable life expectancy of about 77 years, surpassing Africa's value of 64 years.
  • Five North African countries are among the top 8 countries with the highest life expectancy at birth in Africa.
  • There is a significant 22-year difference between the life expectancy in Tunisia (77 years) and Nigeria (55 years).
  • Sub-Saharan countries generally have lower life expectancy rates.
  • Nigeria is ranked among countries with the lowest life expectancy in Africa and the world.
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