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  • In October 2021, the average price of 12.5kg cooking gas in Nigeria increased by 62.76% in October 2021 compared to October 2020. Between August 2021 and October 2021, the price increased by 47%.

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    With a score of 0.802, Namibia ranks 8th globally and 1st in Africa's Gender Gap Index. Rwanda, 2nd in Africa, occupies the 12th position globally, with a score of 0.794. The score ranges from 0 to 1, with 0 denoting a significant gender gap and 1, gender parity.
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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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  • How much more debt did Nigerian states add to their existing domestic debt in 2023?

    Nigerian states' domestic debt increased by 9.8% in 2023, with 20 states and the FCT contributing to this increase. Lagos State recorded the biggest jump in domestic debt with ₦241.5b added.

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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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Africas labour participation rate

At least 80% of adults in Madagascar, Tanzania, and Ethiopia who can work are employed or actively seeking jobs.

Across Africa, 63% of working-age people are engaged in the workforce. However, in Algeria, Morocco, and Djibouti, participation is below 45%.

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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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All-time most popular TV shows (non-English-language content) by the number of views in their first 91 days on Netflix, global top 10
  • Squid Game (Seasons 1 and 2) dominates with 457.8 million combined views, securing the top two spots globally.
  • Money Heist appears three times on the top 10 list—Parts 3, 4, and 5—with 285.2 million combined views.
  • France’s Lupin makes a strong showing, with Part 1 and Part 2 totalling 167.9 million views.
  • The top 10 list spans shows from Korea, Spain, France, Mexico, and Colombia, indicating Netflix’s successful global strategy.
  • Latin American thrillers like Who Killed Sara? and La Palma feature prominently, proving demand for drama-rich storytelling.
  • All shows on the list surpassed 50 million views each in just 91 days, showing rapid global consumption patterns.
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  • Troll leads with 103 million views, making it the most-watched non-English movie on Netflix in its first 91 days.
  • Under Paris follows closely with 102.3 million views, proving France's influence in Netflix's global content slate.
  • Society of the Snow (98.5M) and Nowhere (85.7M) show how survival and human drama resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.
  • Dystopian themes remain popular, with The Platform (82.8M) drawing strong viewership through intense, minimalist storytelling.
  • Five out of the top 10 movies pulled in more than 80 million views each, highlighting a huge appetite for international cinema.
  • Latin America and Europe dominate the list, with films from Spain, France, and Norway also attracting global attention.
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All-time most popular movies (English-language content) by the number of views in their first 91 days on Netflix, global top 10
  • Red Notice leads with 230.9 million views in 91 days, making it the most-watched English-language Netflix movie to date.
  • Carry-On and Don’t Look Up are close, with 172.1M and 171.4M views respectively.
  • Five of the top 10 movies surpassed 150 million views within their first 91 days on the platform.
  • The Adam Project and Bird Box are tied closely, each drawing around 157 million views.
  • Back in Action and Leave the World Behind also made strong entries with over 140 million views each.
  • The entire top 10 showcases a mix of action, sci-fi, family, and thriller genres, proving Netflix’s broad appeal across demographics.
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All-time most popular TV shows (English-language content) by the number of views in their first 91 days on Netflix, global top 10
  • Wednesday (Season 1) tops the list with 252.1 million views, by far the highest ever for an English-language Netflix series.
  • Stranger Things 4 follows at a distant second with 140.7 million views in the same 91-day window.
  • The limited series Adolescence secured third place with 137.8 million views
  • Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story also performed strongly, gathering 115.6 million views.
  • Bridgerton Seasons 1 and 3 made the list, emphasising the franchise’s popularity.
  • Three of the top 10 shows had under 100 million views, with Stranger Things 3 closing the list at 94.8 million.
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Key Takeaways:
  • South Africa has been the leading wine producer in Africa from 1975 to 2022.
  • Algeria was the top producer from 1961 to 1974 but saw a significant decline in output in later years.
  • South Africa, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia have been the dominant wine-producing countries in Africa between 1961 and 2022.
  • On average, eight African countries have engaged in wine production annually during this period.
  • Sub-Saharan nations such as Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, and Tanzania have contributed small but steady wine to Africa’s production in recent decades.
  • Egypt has consistently ranked among Africa’s top wine producers, with its highest production recorded in 2008.
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Key takeaways:
  • As of January to June 2025, Nigeria had nine operational refineries.
  • Dangote Petroleum Refinery is the largest, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd).
  • The total combined capacity of all functional refineries is almost 975,000 bpd.
  • Government-owned refineries, Warri, Kaduna, and Port Harcourt (old), collectively have a capacity of 295,000 bpd.
  • Out of 27 licensed refineries by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), only nine were operational during this period.
  • Other operational refineries such as Aradel, OPAC, Edo, Waltersmith, and Duport Midstream collectively have a capacity of 29,500 bpd.
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