Archive - Data Dive

Nigeria’s Latest Borrowing and Its Economic Ripple

The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to raise over $2.3 billion from external sources to help bridge Nigeria’s…

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October 2025

The Quiet Transformation of Fertility Choices in Nigeria

This trend reflects a gradual shift toward smaller family ideals and a decline in actual childbearing. The narrowing gap between total fertility...

Oct 30 •

In Nigeria’s Informal Economy, Higher Revenues Don’t Mean Higher Profits

Moniepoint’s latest survey reveals that 42 per cent of respondents saw a significant rise in their operating costs, while 37 per cent...

Oct 28 •

Do Nigeria’s New State Airports Make Economic Sense?

To assess the financial prospects of the 14 new state airports, Dataphyte examined key economic indicators, including Internally Generated...

Oct 26 •

LIVE NOW: Data Story Lab 9.0 Workshop on Reporting Audit Data

We are live for the ninth edition of the Dataphyte Academy “Data Story Lab 9.0”, focused on showing you practical ways to analyse and...

Oct 25 •

Earnings and Barriers: The Gender Divide in Nigeria’s Informal Economy

The data suggest that women’s businesses are largely concentrated in the lower-profit segments of the informal economy, particularly...

Oct 24 •

Africa’s Long Walk between Old Guards and Fragile Ballots

As Cameroon awaits the official results of its just-concluded 2025 presidential election, all eyes are once again on Paul Biya, the 92-year-old leader…

Oct 21 •

How Online Harassment Influences Women’s Engagement on Social Platforms

Men in Nigeria accounted for 58% of social media users, while women represented just 42%, as of the third quarter of 2023.

Oct 16 •

Behind the Bytes: September 2025 Recap

September reminded us that accountability thrives when people have access to truth, tools, and data. As we move into October, our focus remains...

Oct 15 •

Cash in Hand, Value Out of Reach

To put this in perspective, N25,000 can barely sustain an average household in Nigeria for a month. According to a 2023 Picodi report...

Oct 14 •

International Day of the Girl Child: The Power and Plight of Nigeria’s Girl Child

Many young girls are still married off before completing secondary education, exposing them to early pregnancies, health complications, and lifelong...

Oct 12 •

ICYMI: Nigeria’s First Interest Rate Change of the Year and What It Means for Borrowing and Growth

In case you missed it, Nigeria recorded its first interest rate cut of the year, decided at the 302nd meeting of the MPC held on in 22nd and 23rd...

Oct 9 •

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