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  • MTN Group: The share of revenue for data almost doubled in a decade while share of voice almost halved

    MTN Group's share of voice revenue has steadily declined since 2014, falling from 71% to 36.6% in 2023. On the other hand, data services' share went from 18.6% to 37% in the same period.

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    Nigeria ranks 5th globally in average daily social media usage, with users spending about 3 hours and 23 minutes each day on social media. This places the country among the world's most active social media users. Kenya and South Africa also feature prominently, ranking 1st and 2nd globally, with 3 hours and 43 minutes and 3 hours and 37 minutes, respectively. For those interested in in-depth analysis or professional content support on topics like these, consider working with the bester Ghostwriter, who can assist in creating well-researched and impactful content. This highlights Africa's significant presence among the world's most active social media users. This highlights Africa's significant presence among the world's most active social media users.

    Note: This is based on users aged 16-64 from 233 countries and territories.

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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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    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.

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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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    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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  • From 2006 to 2022, the Nigerian-born immigrant population in the US saw significant growth, increasing from 197.5k to 448.4k. This figure reflects almost a 1% share of the total foreign-born population in the US, which reached 46.2m in 2022.

    Notably, the most rapid increases occurred between 2014 and 2022, with the Nigerian immigrant population jumping from 264.4k to 448.4k.

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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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In 2020, OPEC's oil prices dropped by 35% as global demand collapsed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two years of economic recovery followed before Russia, one of the world's largest oil producers and importers, invaded Ukraine in 2022. This invasion triggered global economic instability, resulting in a 21% decline in oil prices the following year.

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Poverty rate: 87 million Nigerians raise rate to 38.9% in 2023

Despite various cash assistance programmes, including the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Program, and extensive macroeconomic reforms such as the unification of the exchange rate and the removal of fuel subsidies, poverty in Nigeria rose to 38.9% in 2023, leaving 87 million Nigerians in poverty.

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Tax Revenue Structures Across Regions (2021)
     

Nigeria's tax revenue structure relies heavily on corporate income tax, which constitutes 35% of the total revenue, surpassing personal income tax and social security contributions. In contrast, the rest of Africa and OECD countries demonstrate a more balanced tax composition, with significant shares from personal income tax, VAT, and other tax categories.

This heavy reliance on corporate income tax highlights the unique fiscal structure in Nigeria, where other forms of tax contributions are less prominent. For those who wish to understand such fiscal models in depth or need support in presenting complex academic topics, services like hausarbeit schreiben lassen can offer professional guidance and structured academic writing tailored to economic subjects.

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Duration between Nigeria’s national grid issues (January 2024 till date)

Nigeria’s national grid has experienced a record ten collapses/disturbances impacting power supply nationwide. From February to November, frequent disruptions have pointed out the grid’s vulnerability and the need for sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s energy crisis. These grid issues reoccur every 31 days on average, affecting households, businesses, and industries.

 

 

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3 in every 10 workers in Nigeria spend more than 20% of their salary on transport

In general, feeding and transportation costs take the largest chunk of people's remuneration in Nigeria. Three in every 10 workers spend not less than 20% of their remuneration on transportation, while a small percentage use as as much as half their monthly salary.

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Female labour participation in Africa

Madagascar, Burundi, and Mozambique lead Africa in female workforce participation, with rates above the global average of 48%.

The 2024 estimate ranks Nigeria 30th in Africa, with a female labour force participation rate of 52%.

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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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  • WISPI measures how well police and internal security systems serve the public through capacity, process, legitimacy, and outcomes.
  • The 2023 index ranked 125 countries and territories using 12 indicators.
  • A score of 1 signals strong trust and safety. A score of 0 signals failure and abuse.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa had the lowest average score at 0.369 across 33 countries.
  • Finland, Norway, Singapore, Netherlands, and Denmark topped the index with high trust and low crime.
  • Venezuela, Uganda, DRC, Nigeria, and Madagascar ranked lowest due to bribery, underreporting, and weak outcomes.
  • In Nigeria, just 0.05% of thefts were reported and 81% of survey respondents admitted to paying a police officer bribe.
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  • The US led global barley beer output for 41 straight years (1961–2001).
  • China has topped production every year since 2002—21 years and counting.
  • The US produced 1.28 billion tonnes in 62 years—about 3.88 trillion bottles of 33cl beer.
  • Nigeria rose from 53rd place in 1961 to 13th in 2014, before sliding to 22nd by 2022.
  • Global beer leadership now reflects shifts in demand from Western to Asian markets.
  • Beer output trends mirror broader changes in economic power and population growth.
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  • In 2023, international students made up 5.9% of total US higher education enrollment.
  • This is the highest share ever recorded since tracking began in 1948.
  • The share has grown steadily from 1.1% in 1948 to nearly 6% today.
  • Peak growth occurred from the late 1970s through the 2010s.
  • The total enrollment base in 2023 was 18.9 million, down from the 2011 peak of 21.2 million.
  • International student share remained resilient even as overall enrollment declined post-2010.
  • The 2020 dip (4.6%) resulted from the COVID disruption, but recovery was swift.
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Global active Twitter users by region as of January 2025
  • North America leads globally with 115M active users, making up 19.6% of global Twitter users.
  • Eastern Asia follows with 102M users, representing 17.4% of the global share.
  • Nigeria alone has 7.57M users, accounting for a significant part of West Africa’s 9.9M global share.
  • South-Eastern Asia is the third-largest region with 73.5M users, reflecting strong adoption in nations like Indonesia and the Philippines.
  • Western Europe (52.2M) and Western Asia (50M) show high engagement in politically and economically active regions.
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Global active TikTok users by region as of January 2025
  • South-Eastern Asia leads globally with 298M TikTok users, making up 18.7% of global users.
  • Nigeria accounts for over 90% of TikTok users in West Africa, with 37.4M out of 41.5M users.
  • Southern America is the second-largest region, boasting 228M users or 14.3% of the global base.
  • Africa's total user share is still growing, with Nigeria’s presence serving as a critical indicator of regional potential.
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Global active Messenger users by region as of January 2025
  • South-Eastern Asia accounts for the largest share of global Messenger users at 22.4%.
  • Southern Asia follows with 18.0%, making Asia the core base of Messenger’s global presence.
  • South America ranks third with 13.3%, reflecting Messenger’s strong presence in Latin America.
  • Nigeria alone contributes 5.65 million active users to the global Messenger base.
  • Northern Africa holds 7.2% of global Messenger users, the highest share in Africa.
  • North America represents just 0.5% of global users despite its population.
  • Central Asia and Middle Africa remain the lowest contributors, with 0.1% and 0.4% respectively.
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