Nigeria

Majority of Nigerians Reject Violence in Delta Region

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 ...

Nigeria: Drivers and Challenges of Entrepreneurship

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 ...

Nigeria's Entrepreneurial Spirit

April 9, 2008

Of Nigerians surveyed, 67% have thought of starting a business, one of the highest rates in West Africa.

Most Nigerians Confident in Their Industries

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 ...

In-depth Interview

August 24, 2007

Exclusive interview with Nigeria's former finance minister.

The Niger Delta

August 24, 2007

More jobs and increased government involvement could help quell instability in the Niger Delta.

Nigerian Economy

August 22, 2007

NOI and the Gallup Poll reveal Nigerians are optimistic about their economic future, with jobs as their number one priority.

Nigerians Express Optimism About the Future

Job creation remains top concern

August 22, 2007

Majorities of Nigerians express optimism about their future economic well-being and that of their country. A recent Gallup World Poll survey, conducted in partnership with NOI Polls, indicates 63% of respondents believe they will be at the top of the economic ladder five years from now, while 69% say that's where Nigeria as a country will stand in the future. But job creation is Nigerians' top concern, and almost one-quarter of respondents say creating new jobs should be the government's highest priority in the short term.More ...

Nigerians View Democracy, Unity as Best for the Country

Three in Four Say Nigeria Is Better Off as One Country Than Two

August 21, 2007

In a recent NOI/Gallup World poll, large majorities of Nigerians say democratic rule is the best form of government for Nigeria. More than 8 in 10 Nigerians (82%) say a democratic system is the best form of government for their country, while 8% of respondents say a military regime would be best and 6% select a religious government. In addition, almost three-quarters of Nigerians want their country to remain as one entity.More ...