Dataphyte

Between 2017 and March 2026, at least 17 accidental airstrike incidents have been recorded across northern Nigeria, resulting in over 300 civilian deaths, according to Dataphyte analysis.

Read more: https://dataphyte.com/topic/security/nigerias-airstrike-record-and-military-response-to-civilian-casualties


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Global oil prices have surged amid the ongoing conflict between the US/Israel, and Iran, with Brent crude rising above $119 per barrel, one of the highest levels in recent times, driven by supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions.

Read more: https://dataphyte.com/topic/geo-politics/us-israel-iran-war-global-responses-to-oil-supply-shock


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Nearly 18 million Africans were trafficked across four slave trade systems between 1500 and 1800, with more than 12 million forcibly transported across the Atlantic alone, making it one of the largest forced migrations in history.

Read more: https://dataphyte.com/topic/geo-politics/africas-slave-trade-and-call-for-accountability


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Nigeria’s capital importation rose 7% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025 and 88% year-on-year, but inflows remain heavily skewed.

Portfolio investment accounts for 85% of total inflows, while FDI contributes just 5%. This structure signals liquidity gains in financial markets, with limited transmission to production or long-term growth.

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https://dataphyte.com/issue/marina-maitama/2026/04/nigerias-capital-importation-growth-uneven-economic-gains


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According to Dataphyte analysis, more than N3.61 trillion, $1.33 billion, and €26,170 has been linked to corruption cases over the past 14 years.

Yet prosecutions remain uneven: 324 appointed officials have been charged, compared with just 35 former governors, and many high-profile cases have taken between 6 and 15 years to conclude.

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https://dataphyte.com/topic/governance/60-of-corruption-cases-among-public-office-holders-in-nigeria-remain-unresolved


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Out of 393 corruption cases involving public officials between 2013 and 2026, only 144 have reached final judgment, leaving over 60% still pending in courts.

This highlights the slow pace of accountability despite widespread prosecutions.

Read more: https://dataphyte.com/topic/governance/60-of-corruption-cases-among-public-office-holders-in-nigeria-remain-unresolved


Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ICPC Nigeria The Senate President - Nigeria

Kidnappings remain a key part of the insurgency.

In 2025 alone, 278 kidnappings were recorded in Borno State, while at least 23 attacks on military installations have occurred across 12 LGAs since 2014, showing an evolving and sustained threat.

Read more: https://dataphyte.com/topic/security/how-safe-has-borno-state-been-for-its-residents-since-2014


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