The oil refining industry experienced the highest industrial decline in 2022
Nigeria's GDP grew by 3.1% in 2022, with at least 17 of its industries recording less than 5% growth individually. The oil refining industry experienced the least growth, contributing ₦11.2 billion — 42% less than ₦19.3 billion in 2021.
Jaiz Bank spent the highest share of revenue on staff in 2025.
Jaiz spent nearly ₦18 on staff for every ₦100 of revenue.
ETI and UBA followed with the next highest staff-cost-to-revenue ratios.
GTCO had the lowest staff-cost burden among the listed banks.
ETI spent the most in absolute staff costs, at ₦782.8 billion.
Mauritius leads Africa on the Productive Capacities Index with a score of 55.02, ranking 56th globally.
Seychelles, South Africa, and Cape Verde complete Africa’s top four, but none enters the global top 50.
Nigeria ranks much lower at 167th globally, with a score of 30.68, despite being one of Africa’s largest economies.
The ranking shows that economic size does not always translate into stronger productive foundations like human capital, ICT, energy, transport, and institutions.