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We're mapping the challenges facing Nigeria, Africa's most-populous nation and largest economy, as it approaches a presidential election 20 years since the return of democracy #NigeriaDecides2019
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We're mapping the challenges facing Nigeria, Africa's most-populous nation and largest economy, as it approaches a presidential election 20 years since the return of democracy #NigeriaDecides2019
bit.ly/NigeriaInCharts
The income map reveals a clear regional divide in how wealthy Nigerians are, with the north being much poorer than the south of the country.
The figures represent the mean average income and are not a reflection on how equally that money is distributed across the population.
The figures represent the mean average income and are not a reflection on how equally that money is distributed across the population.
Every year many thousands of young Nigerians start looking for jobs but there are few opportunities for formal work.
In general, despite some downturns, the economy has grown strongly since 2000, but unemployment remains stubbornly high. Nationally, it stands at just over 23%.
In general, despite some downturns, the economy has grown strongly since 2000, but unemployment remains stubbornly high. Nationally, it stands at just over 23%.
The oil and gas industry accounts for 9% of Nigeria's GDP, but the money the country gets for oil and gas makes up nearly half of all government revenue.
The first half of @MBuhari's term was hit by a falling oil price, which led to a rise in government debt.
The first half of @MBuhari's term was hit by a falling oil price, which led to a rise in government debt.
Security is a key election issue with inter-communal and Islamist-inspired violence accounting for nearly 10,000 deaths over the last four years.
Despite some military successes since 2015, there has been a recent upsurge in attacks by the militants.
Despite some military successes since 2015, there has been a recent upsurge in attacks by the militants.
Nigeria's 180 million population is divided among numerous ethno-linguistic groups.
Both main candidates @MBuhari and @atiku are Fulanis, with running mates from the south. President Buhari's deputy is Yoruba pastor @ProfOsinbajo; Mr Abubakar has chosen Igbo politician @PeterObi.
Both main candidates @MBuhari and @atiku are Fulanis, with running mates from the south. President Buhari's deputy is Yoruba pastor @ProfOsinbajo; Mr Abubakar has chosen Igbo politician @PeterObi.
According to @UNICEF, 1/5 of the world's out-of-school children are in Nigeria- though the percentage of school-age children actually in education varies widely across the country. The proportion of children going to school is generally lower in the north.
