We hope that readers from both the education sector and the evaluation discipline will be satisfied with the rigor of the methodologies and clarity of the. Callup facility to economist intelligence unit analystsas a subscriber to country forecasts, you are entitled to contact our economists to discuss issues, question forecasts and confirm data sources. An index and study by the economist intelligence unit global microscope on the microfinance business environment 20 supported by. Business environment rankings which country is best. According to the united nations in 2016, nigeria has a. In may 1999, the former junta head olusegun obasanjo 1976 to 1979 took office as elected president. A report from the economist intelligence unit global the. Nigerias sustained high population growth rate will continue for the foreseeable future because of population momentum and its high birth rate. Every gift made to eastern illinois university whether its big or small makes a difference. It covers the period from february 1, 2015 to january 31, 2017. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. A crash in oil prices led the authorities to devalue the naira in march, and further adjustments are to come. Eiu report on nigeria is general overstatement the.
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A special appreciation is also due to colleen zamba immediate. Each of the 150 countries, as well as an additional 31 countries which do not appear in the main database, is also the subject of an eiu country outlook. Growth slowed down notably between 2015 and 2016, contracting 1. Nigerias population is projected to grow from more than 186 million people in 2016 to 392 million in 2050, becoming the worlds fourth most populous country. Global microscope 2018 the enabling environment for financial inclusion and the expansion of digital financial services 3 the economist intelligence unit limited 2018 acknowledgements the following researchers, country analysts and specialists contributed to this report. Perspectives from the economist intelligence unit eiu. With unique content from around the world, our members rely on us to keep our database concise and current. The eiu s flagship service examines and explains the important political and economic trends in nigeria. Strengthening partnerships, results, and innovations in nutrition globally spring project. They draw on the input of the economist intelligence unit s global network of more than 500 contributors. This time, the agreement will include libya and nigeria. We work with our clients to help them navigate the increasingly complex global environment, to analyse political and economic developments, forecast economic trends, and understand country specific regulations and business practices.
Country, industry and risk analysis from the economist. The economist intelligence unit the economist intelligence unit is a specialist publisher serving companies establishing and managing operations across national borders. There is a problem of underemployment in bangladesh. The democracy index is an index compiled by the economist intelligence unit eiu, a ukbased company. Among middle and lowincome economies, south africa and nigeria have. The present report uses the fatf recommendations as a benchmark of beneficial ownership transparency and identifies country specific strengths and weaknesses in current legal framework of nigeria. As concerns about ireland spread to other countries. The eius flagship service examines and explains the important political and economic trends in a country. Moreover, nigerias human development index hid value, of 0. Africa nigeria the world factbook central intelligence. Nigeria is one of the most populous countries in the world. Ethnic and religious identityand consequently ethnic and religious conflictare often. European commission website this site is managed by the directorategeneral for communication.
The economist group the economist intelligence unit limited. Nigeria paper final international migration institute. Nigeria country report economic environment nigeria weathers economic tempest nigeria s economy was hit hard by the global commodity price downswing in 2014. Robert asogwa national economist and grace arinzeononwu economic research associate. Each country report subscription contains indepth and ongoing analysis and forecasts. The liveability score is the combination of all the factors surveyed across the five main categories. Country data report for nigeria, 19962014 for a full description of the wgi methodology, and interactive data access, and downloads of the aggregate and individual indicators, please visit the wgi are composite measures based on. Country reports on human rights practices united states. Jul 12, 2017 the country report 20172021 of the economist intelligent unit eiu on nigerias economy has been described as not only biased, but general overstatement, as it ignored external and internal. Longterm macroeconomic forecasts key trends to 2050 european.
Occasionally, we would like to keep you informed about our newlyreleased content, events, our best subscription offers, and other new product offerings from the economist group. Country data report for nigeria, 19962014 for a full description of the wgi methodology, and interactive data access, and downloads of the aggregate and individual indicators, please visit the wgi are composite measures based on a large number of underlying data sources. Each of our country reports contain indepth and ongoing analysis and forecasts of political, policy and economic conditions in nigeria, to help you understand what is happening now and to gain a picture of how nigeria will look in the future. The bti assesses the transformation toward democracy and a market economy as. Nigeria tuberculosis profile world health organization. Country policy and information notes previously known as country information and guidance reports are used by uk visas and immigration officials to. Global microscope on the microfinance business environment 20. Oyo, ekiti, osun, ondo, lagos and ogun south south. Nigeria is the largest economy and oil exporter in sub saharan africa. The diversity of the country s export base has been eroded by the generous hydrocarbon endowments, but brisk growth in the nonoil sector has helped the economy diversify in the past decade. The economist intelligence unit country, industry and risk. The potential labour forces of angola, nigeria and kenya are expected to almost triple.
Nigeria moves up in global ranking of information technology competitiveness eiu study finds us and other leaders maintaining strength while developing economies gain momentum nigeria, 27 september 2011 nigeria is becoming more competitive in information technology compared to other countries in information technology, the business software. Niger nigeria rwanda sao tome and principe senegal. Nigeria moves up in global ranking of information technology. Although there are several metrics on regulation in nigeria they do not measure. Both revenue and profit fell, with the eiu s consultancy arm struggling to win new research contracts and the healthcare division marking time. The economist group including the eiu cannot accept any responsibility or liability for reliance by any person on this article or any of. Countryreports provides over 35,000 pages of online content on the cultures and countries of the world. The global food security index gfsi is an annual assessment measuring food security through affordability, availability, and quality and safety metrics worldwide. Iom project enhanced and integrated approach regarding information on return and reintegration in the countries of origin irrio ii, iom, geneva. They draw on the input of the economist intelligence unit s global network of more than 650 contributors. During the research for the writing of this report, the eiu interviewed. International organization for migration iom, 2014. The economist intelligence unit the eiu is the world leader in global business intelligence.
Localized issues in the northeast and the delta, as well as rural conflicts elsewhere in nigeria, have led to significant consequences for the country as a whole, increasing vulnerability and exacerbating a range of existing challenges. The opinions expressed in the report are those of the authors and do not necessarily. Our experts are skilled in selecting and interpreting data and information from. But the elections were marred by widespread fraud, violence and open ballot rigging.
Country outlooks are concise 8001,000word summaries of the economist intelligence unit s shortterm thinking on a country. This report is made possible by the generous support of the american people through the united states agency for international development usaid under the terms of the. The economist intelligence unit limited 2017 7 the worldwide educating for the future index a benchmark for the skills of tomorrow ont y wagner, expertinresidence, innovation. The reports are produced by 100 inhouse country analysts. Some eat with the hand right hand only, while others use utensils more. The report focuses on a selection of topics and does not purport to be as comprehensive as the giabafatf mutual evaluation reports. With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over locations, the world bank group is a unique global partnership. Nigeria economy, politics and gdp growth summary the. Country forecast, global outlook, quarterly print economist. Bayelsa, akwa ibom, edo, rivers, cross river and delta.
Country report provides political and economic analysis and forecasts for 190. In ssa, nigeria experienced in 2015 its first democratic change of power, and madagascar and. Nigeria is west africas unrivalled economic powerhouse. The economist offers authoritative insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science, technology and the connections between them. National human development report, 2015 human security and human development in nigeria. Uscirf annual report 019 tier 1 nigeria sectarian violence between rural farmer and herder communities is prevalent in more than a dozen states, primarily in the broadly defined middle belt region of the country. Nigeria country report the economist intelligence unit. For 60 years it has been a source of information on business developments, economic and political trends, government regulations and corporate practice worldwide. Learn more about how to make your contribution today. Invest in nigeria recent reforms foster recovery, unlocking. Networked accessauthorised users can be based in different cities or countries. Reports bureau of democracy, human rights, and labor country reports on human rights practices the annual country reports on human rights practices, also known as the human rights reports, cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the universal declaration of human rights and other international agreements. The government of nigeria gon has recently committed to strengthen its agriculture and. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the economist intelligence unit limited eiu or any other member of the economist group.
Index in practice, citizens can access legislative processes and documents. He was re elected in 2003, and the ruling party pdp confirmed its domi nant position in the parliamentary elections. The whole report may be viewed in pdf format, or can be navigated. The diversity of the countrys export base has been eroded by the generous hydrocarbon endowments, but brisk growth in the nonoil sector has helped the economy diversify in the past decade. Prominent are communitybased organisations cbos which exist in and draw membership from those who live in particular geographical areas or from among people. With a few notable exceptions, internet access in schools is highly correlated with a countrys. Global contextcountry forecaststake regional and international effects into account, presenting each countrys forecasts within a. The current account will remain in deficit as exports slump, and capital financing through portfolio flows is drying up, owing to global financial turmoil linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
A report by the economist intelligence unit democracy index 2015 democracy in an age of anxiety. The economist intelligence unit eiu findings show that 47% of graduates do not find employment, which is quite alarming. K12 students, kids, libraries, business and tourists appreciate countryreports ability to meet their needs. Gni per capita puts nigeria in the top third among african countries, its gini score of. Democracy index 2015 democracy in an age of anxiety. The economist intelligence unit 1 cityplaza four 12 taikoo wan road taikoo shing hong kong this example is for the us and is representative of the format and content that will be offered for all countries.
The economist intelligence unit s the eiu flagship service examines and explains the important political and economic trends in each country. It aims to assist in the examination of applications for international protection by applicants from nigeria, and to foster convergence in decision practices across member states. However, according to bangladesh bank, 98% of those who enter the job market find employment. Corruption perceptions index 2019 table of contents 23map and results 45 executive summary recommendations 68 global highlights 911 political integrity transparency in. The eiu flagship service examines and explains the important political and. Unique nigeria facts all about nigeria countryreports. Eiu global outlook pandemic sinks global growth prospects. In addition, the real gdp growth rate has been low and is even decreasing, from 10. The democratisation of finance for cleantech the economist.
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Nigeria customs and culture diet and recipes language fashion family socializing religion students life sports and recreation. Each of our country reports contain indepth and ongoing analysis and forecasts of political, policy and economic conditions in a country, to help you understand what is happening now and to gain a picture of how a country will look in the future. Dfat country information report nigeria 8 south west. A crash in oil prices led the authorities to devalue the naira in march, and further. Nigeria department of field support cartographic section map no. The eiu s flagship service examines and explains the important political and economic trends in a country.
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