Nigeria’s population projected to rise by 130 million by 2050 — World Bank chief
World Bank President Ajay Banga says Nigeria’s population will grow by about 130 million by 2050, firmly placing the country among the world’s most populous nations.
By The Numbers
FULL LIST: Lagos retains IGR crown, generated over ₦1.2tn in 2024
Lagos State kept its crown as Nigeria’s biggest sub-national revenue generator in 2024, as the National Bureau of Statistics released the Internally Generated Revenue at State Level 2024 report.
Over 140 countries globally allow diaspora voting- Expert
Kayode Emola, deputy national leader (Diaspora) of the Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, says that 141 of 193 countries now allow diaspora voting and argues Nigeria should adopt similar reforms to enfranchise its overseas citizens.
Ondo police rescue 4-year-old sold for ₦3.7m
Ondo police rescued a four-year-old girl sold for N3.7m, exposing a trafficking syndicate spanning three states.
Nigeria’s smartphone penetration surges, set to hit 140m users by 2025
Nigeria’s smartphone boom, now at 85 percent penetration, is being driven by youth, fintech, and 5G growth but comes with rising health and social risks.
Nigeria sheltering 109,000 refugees and asylum seekers from 41 nations — UN
UNHCR reports Nigeria is hosting over 109,000 refugees and asylum seekers, with plans to shift toward sustainable, government-led solutions for displaced communities.
Poorest in Nigeria: Multidimensional poverty across states
Nigeria’s poverty levels show sharp regional differences, with Sokoto among the poorest states at over 90% while Lagos, Ondo, and Abia record the lowest rates below 30%.
Nigeria spends nearly N1trn on elections in 24 years amid rising petitions
Nigeria has spent nearly N1 trillion on elections since 1999, yet rising costs have coincided with increasing disputes and declining credibility.
Nigeria ranked 4th as UN reports 44% global surge in attacks on school children
Attacks on schools rose by 44% worldwide, with over 10,000 students and teachers harmed, abducted, or killed.
Global school attacks rise by 44%, Nigeria placed 4th – UN
Attacks on schools in conflict zones surged by a staggering 44 percent over the past year, leaving Nigeria ranked fourth with 2,436 verified grave violations, according to the UN’s 2024 Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict.