Amid global health and economic crises, Nigeria's economic grew in the first quarter of 2020 by 1.87 per cent, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday.. The rate of growth however ...

Nigeria’s major soil zones conform to geographic location. Loose sandy soils consisting of wind-borne deposits and riverine sands are found in the northern regions, although, in areas where there is a marked dry season, a dense surface layer of laterite develops, making these soils difficult to cultivate .

Nigeria & Niger The two country's relationship is based on a long shared border and common cultural historical interactions Both countries are in the Western African Region Nigeria's climate varies but it is mostly a hot, tropical country Niger is one of the hottest countries in

The Global Innovation Index provides detailed metrics about the innovation performance of 127 countries and economies around the world. Its 81 indicators explore a broad vision of innovation, including political environment, education, infrastructure and business sophistication. Source: The Global Innovation Index open_in_new (2018)

Global Witness has also shown how western corporations are often complicit in facilitating corruption in Nigeria. In 2010 , we revealed how British banks, such as Barclays, Natwest and RBS, accepted millions of pounds in deposits from corrupt Nigerian politicians, raising serious questions about their commitment to tackling financial crime.

Nigeria is affected by circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) outbreaks. No wild poliovirus type 2 has been detected in the country since 2016. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is focused on strengthening surveillance to find and respond to the virus, wherever it emerges, and closing immunity gaps to protect the ...

UBA is the best bank in Nigeria and Africa's global bank. The most resilient banking group with operations in 20 African countries and offices in three global financial centers.

9 hours ago· Global development is supported by About this content. John Vidal. Wed 1 Jul 2020 02.30 EDT Last modified on Wed 1 Jul 2020 09.42 EDT. ... Nigeria, along …

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Nigeria Global sanctions guide. February 16, 2018 By Eversheds Username; 0 Comment; New Zealand. Norway. Does Nigeria have a sanctions regime in place? Nigeria has a sanctions regime that is industry specific. In other words, sanctions are imposed/enforced on an industry basis, by the regulators of the different industries. For example, in the ...

A key regional player in West Africa, Nigeria accounts for about half of West Africa’s population with approximately 202 million people and one of the largest populations of youth in the world. Nigeria is a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse federation which consists of 36 autonomous states and the Federal Capital Territory.

The Global X MSCI Nigeria ETF (NGE) invests in among the largest and most liquid companies in Nigeria. Fund Objective The Global X MSCI Nigeria ETF (NGE) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the MSCI All Nigeria Select 25/50 Index.

Jun 25, 2020· Read about Nigeria’s ongoing battle with insurgent group Boko Haram and keep track of the latest developments using the Global Conflict Tracker from the Council on Foreign Relations.

Buy an In-Depth Country Report for Nigeria. For those needing a more detailed and comprehensive overview of Nigeria we have published an expert Report on Nigerian Society, Culture & Business. The 46-page document has been authored by one of our Nigeria country specialists and provides readers with much more detail that our free guide above.

Nigeria is the largest country in Africa in terms of population and has approximately 20% of the total out–of-school children population in the world. Adding to this challenge is the demographic pressure with about 11,000 newborns every day that overburdens the system capacity to deliver quality education.

CDC partners in Nigeria with government and parastatal agencies, private institutions, universities and non-governmental organizations to improve the country’s public health foundation, to prevent transmission of HIV, to provide care and treatment for those who are already infected with HIV, and to strengthen laboratory capacity.

National Policy on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Nigeria: 2010--- Maternity Leave for Public Servants: 2008--- National School Health Policy: 2007--- National Policy on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Nigeria: 2005--- Marketing of Infant and Young Children Food and Other Designated Products (Registration, Sales, Etc.) Regulations ...

Overview: In 2018 Nigeria was the number 23 economy in the world in terms of GDP (constant 2011 international USD), the number 50 in total exports, the number 53 in total imports, and the number 134 most complex economy according to the Economic Complexity Index (ECI).In 2018, Nigeria exported $59.5B and imported $48.7B, resulting in a positive trade balance of $10.9B.

Nigeria has been one of the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) fastest growing portfolio and represents IFC’s fifth largest global country exposure, with a committed volume of $1.8 billion.

Contact information. The Officer in Charge Braka, Dr Fiona PMB 2851 Garki 900001 - Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Telephone: +234 8077 590066 Facsimile: +234 8077 590067

Nigeria’s low rank in the gender equality domain (29th) is primarily a result of the very high rate of marriage among 15- to 19-year-old (28 percent)—the highest among Index countries. The Global Millennial Viewpoints Survey . Despite challenges, Nigeria’s youth appear optimistic about their …

For 2020, Nigeria is ranked 42 of 138 out of the countries considered for the annual GFP review.It holds a PwrIndx* rating of 0.6485 (0.0000 considered 'perfect'). *Each nation is assessed on individual and collective values processed through an in-house formula to generate a 'PwrIndx' score.

UNICEF in Nigeria We work to promote the rights of children in Nigeria. At this time, we are especially working with partners to prevent the spread of diseases. Learn how we are supporting children to reach their full potential.

Overview Employment Contracts Work/Time Regulations Leaves Benefits How GPS Can Help. Global PEO Services (GPS) helps companies hire employees in Nigeria without establishing a legal entity. All human resources, benefits, payroll, and tax needs for the employees are managed by the Global PEO, while the new hires and headquarter teams focus on your business goals.

Nigeria is a key member of OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Oil is its primary export and has been the lifeline to the country’s economic growth.Other exports include ...

As a lower-middle-income country with a large, rapidly growing population, Nigeria is facing considerable pressure on how it provides and pays for health services for its people. Nigeria, which joined the GFF in 2015, has among the lowest per capita health expenditures in the world and spends less on health than other countries with comparable ...

As Africa’s most populous country, largest economy, and biggest democracy, Nigeria is a bellwether for the continent. National and state elections in 2019 were deeply competitive, with scattered instances of violence amid a mostly peaceful process. However, historically low voter turnout signals a deepening distrust in government and institutions. Overall, Nigeria has made major strides in ...

Country Overview. Established in 2001, CDC’s Nigeria office provides technical leadership and assistance to the Ministry of Health and implementing partners to strategically scale up HIV and tuberculosis (TB) testing, treatment, and prevention; build in-country capacity for high-quality national laboratory services; and strengthen epidemiology, surveillance, laboratory, blood safety ...