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Over 93% of employed Nigerians work in the informal sector, often without formal contracts, pension plans, or job protections. This pinpoints a critical dimension of Nigeria’s labour market: the nature of employment is as important as the number of jobs. While employment is…

Recent political developments in the past few weeks have awakened national dialogues on the role of political parties and whether opposition politics is helping Nigeria’s democracy ahead of 2027. But are these parties truly offering something different, or are we just watching…

It’s Friday!!! As you rest, snack, or just scroll through your phone this weekend, why not catch up on the stories, insights, and data that shaped the week? From all of us at Dataphyte, have a peaceful weekend. 📍dataphyte.com #datafordevelopment

Have you registered yet? The conversation on opposition politics is just a few days away. With 2027 around the corner, Nigeria’s political landscape is shifting fast. New coalitions are emerging, old parties are under pressure, and the credibility of the opposition is once again…

Unemployment in Nigeria dropped from 5.3% to 4.3% in Q2 2024, but the economic strain persists. With rising living costs and stagnant wages, many Nigerians are turning to multiple jobs, not out of preference, but as a means of survival. Explore the data: dataphyte.com/issue/pocket-s……

5 Days To Go!!! With 2027 drawing closer, Nigeria’s opposition landscape is shifting. New coalitions are forming. Old parties are cracking under pressure. And questions about their strength, focus, and credibility are once again at the centre of national conversations. Can these…

#DailyDataCard: Africa’s oldest presidents are still holding on to power, many well into their 80s. Cameroon’s Paul Biya tops the list at 92, followed by Equatorial Guinea’s Teodoro Nguema at 83. This raises questions such as: Where is the space for youth leadership? What does…

Chibuike Mbeahuruike, Election Consultant, at @CDDWestAfrica will be one of our speakers at "2027 Election: Opposition Politics and Party Dynamics" webinar scheduled for July 30th, 2025. Time: 12PM You can register here: bit.ly/oppd-webinar #datafordevelopment…

Bisi Abidoye, Assistant Managing Editor at @PremiumTimesng will be one of our speakers at "2027 Election: Opposition Politics and Party Dynamics" webinar scheduled for July 30th, 2025. Time: 12PM You can register here: bit.ly/oppd-webinar #datafordevelopment…

Dr @LeenaHoffmann , an Associate fellow of the Africa Programme and Lead Researcher for the Social Norms and Accountable Governance (SNAG) project at @ChathamHouse will be one of our speakers at "2027 Election: Opposition Politics and Party Dynamics" webinar scheduled for July…

#DailyDataCard: In Q1 2025, Nigeria’s GDP stood at ₦96.10 trillion, lower than the figure recorded in Q4 2024, but still higher than the same period last year. After the recent rebasing that set 2019 as the new base year, the data shows a 19% year-on-year increase but a 10%…

#DailyDataCard: In some Nigerian states, prices have continued to increase, while in others, they have dropped. But a drop doesn't always feel like relief, especially when people are still reeling from how high things had already gone. It’s a strange reality: one country, but…

With 2027 drawing closer, Nigeria’s opposition landscape is shifting. New coalitions are forming. Old parties are cracking under pressure. And questions about their strength, focus, and credibility are once again at the centre of national conversations. Can these parties offer a…

Happy birthday, @jayangbayi Sir! Thank you for dreaming big, thinking ahead, and always challenging us to do the same. You keep us on our toes, stretch our minds, and show us by example what it means to lead with purpose. You believe in your team deeply, even on days we doubt…

Nigeria has the lowest female parliamentary representation among African countries with bicameral systems. Just 4.47% This isn’t just a stat — it affects: – Laws on maternal health – Education for girls – Gender-based violence At AfriMetrics, we push for gender data transparency

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Dataphyte is launching a project titled "Security Research and Media Monitoring." This research aims to inform Nigeria's security policy, spotlight trends, incident hotspots, and media impacts and gaps in coverage, in line with the growing insecurity in Nigeria. #Dataphyte

This project by @Dataphyte is a fantastic addition to Nigeria’s peace and security landscape, more so given the focus on different aspects of conflict data, which I think there is currently a dearth of. Congrats, @Dataphyte, for this initiative.

#DailyDataCard: Nigeria has the lowest representation of women in parliament among Sub-Saharan African countries with bicameral legislatures, with just 7% across both chambers. Rwanda, South Africa, and Burundi lead with over 80 women in parliament, while Nigeria trails at the…