More than 8 in 10 do not condone vandalizing pipelines
April 28, 2008
Unrest in the Niger Delta is one of the factors contributing to record-breaking oil prices. Despite the dire socioeconomic conditions that prevail in the Delta region, a Gallup Poll shows that Nigerians do not condone the violence perpetrated by the militants.More ...
Majorities in most countries think armed forces are loyal to the president
April 14, 2008
Majorities of respondents in most sub-Saharan African countries Gallup surveyed say their military is primarily loyal to the president, even in nations considered “free.”More ...
Sixty-nine percent of Nigerians don’t plan to register their future business
April 9, 2008
Two-thirds of Nigerians (67%) have thought of starting a business -- one of the highest rates of business creation intentions in West Africa -- but for most, their future venture is likely to be part of the informal economy.More ...
Many residents as approving of leadership of other major nations
April 8, 2008
Gallup Polls in 139 countries reveal strong support for U.S. leadership in sub-Saharan Africa (the regional median is 62%). This high level of support may reflect U.S. aid to the region.More ...
A majority think a change in leadership is necessary to heal the economy
March 24, 2008
With Zimbabweans poised to cast their ballots in presidential elections, Gallup reveals that a majority of respondents say the country needs a change in leadership to fix its severe economic crisis.More ...
Many households rely on unimproved sanitation facilities
March 21, 2008
As the world observes World Water Day, Gallup data reveal that many households in sub-Saharan Africa use unsanitary, unimproved toilet facilities that put health and the environment at risk.More ...
Ahead of World Water Day, Gallup reveals that people in sub-Saharan Africa are the least likely of the world’s citizens to express satisfaction with the water quality in their communities.More ...
Majority express confidence in the Telecommunications sector
March 14, 2008
Despite public perceptions of widespread corruption in Nigerian businesses (85%), most respondents express relatively high levels of confidence in the country’s business sectors.More ...
Majorities say roads and education are priorities for the post-conflict nation
February 21, 2008
President Bush visited Liberia Thursday, where majorities express relatively high levels of confidence in most of their country’s national institutions, including the national government.More ...
