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Movement Across West African News release Most Nigerians support free trade and open borders for work and trade within West Africa, but in reality, crossing borders remains difficult, Afrobarometer’s latest survey shows. Eight in 10 Nigerians would prefer the government to make it easier to trade with other countries, including more than two-thirds who would prefer open trade with all countries worldwide. And seven in 10 say people in West Africa should be able to move freely across international borders to trade or work in other countries. Yet nearly two-thirds of Nigerians say crossing international borders is “difficult” or “very difficult.” Key findings   Most Nigerians support free trade with the rest of the world: Four-fifths (80%) say it is better for the country’s economy if the government makes it easier to trade with other countries, although 18% would prefer to limit international trade to protect Nigerian businesses (Figure 1). If the government wanted to make it easier to trade with other countries, a majority (68%) of citizens would favour open trade with all countries worldwide, rather than limiting it to certain countries. About one-fourth (23%) would privilege African countries for trade, while 5% would prefer that the focus be on countries in West Africa (Figure 2). Seven in 10 citizens (69%) say West Africans should be able to move freely across borders in order to trade or work, while three in 10 (29%) think the government should restrict the cross-border movement of people and goods (Figure 3). Nearly two-thirds (64%) of respondents say that, in practice, crossing international borders is “difficult” or “very difficult” (Figure 4). Afrobarometer Surveys Afrobarometer is a pan-African, non-partisan survey research network that provides reliable data on African experiences and evaluations of democracy, governance, and quality of life. Nine survey rounds in up to 42 countries have been completed since 1999. Round 10 surveys are expected to be completed in mid-2025. Afrobarometer’s national partners conduct face-to-face interviews in the language of the respondent’s choice. The Afrobarometer team in Nigeria, led by NOIPolls, interviewed a nationally representative, random, stratified probability sample of 1,600 adult Nigerians between 19 June and 17 July 2024. A sample of this size yields country-level results with a margin of error of +/-2.5 percentage points at a 95% confidence level. Previous standard surveys were conducted in Nigeria in 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2022.   Charts Figure 1: Open trade or limit trade? | by demographic group | Nigeria | 2024 Demographic Representation Respondents were asked: Which of the following statements is closest to your view? Statement 1: It is better for our economy if the government makes it easier for Nigeria to trade with other countries to create economic opportunities. Statement 2: Our country should limit trade with other countries in order to protect Nigerian producers.   Figure 2: Which countries should leaders make it easier to trade with? | Nigeria  | 2024 Countries Trade should be Made Easy Respondents were asked:  If Nigeria’s leaders are going to make it easier to trade with other countries to create economic opportunities, which countries should they make it easier to trade with? Figure 3: Free movement of West Africans | Nigeria | 2024 Movement across West African Countries Respondents were asked:  Which of the following statements is closest to your view?  Statement 1: People living in West Africa should be able to move freely across international borders in order to trade or work in other countries.   Statement 2: In order to protect their own citizens, the Nigerian government should limit the cross-border movement of people and goods.    Figure 4: Difficulty in cross-border movement? | Nigeria | 2024 Difficulty in Cross Border Movement Respondents were asked: In your opinion, how easy or difficult is it for people in West Africa to cross international borders in order to work or trade in other countries, or haven’t you heard enough to say?    For more information, please contact: NOIPolls Raphael Mbaegbu Telephone: +234 63292096 Email: rmbaegbu@noi-polls.com Visit us online at: www.afrobarometer.org www.noi-polls.com   Follow our releases on #VoicesAfrica. Social Handles

Nigeria: Citizens Engagement Scorecard News release Government responsiveness and democratic performance, along with unmet socioeconomic needs, are important drivers of citizen engagement in Africa, a new Afrobarometer flagship report  reveals. Citizens are more likely to participate in political and civic activities if they are satisfied with the way their democracy works, believe that their elections are free and fair ,  and see their local elected officials as responsive to their needs. And contrary to theories and findings from the Global North, Africa’s least-wealthy citizens, and least-wealthy countries, report higher rates of engagement than their better-off counterparts. The report, the second in an annual series on high-priority topics, draws on data spanning the past decade, including the latest round of nationally representative surveys in 39 countries, representing the views of more than three-fourths of the continent’s population. The analysis focuses on key indicators of citizen engagement: voting, political party affiliation, political discussion, attending community meetings, joining with others to raise an issue, contacting leaders, and protesting. The findings, based on 53,444 face-to-face interviews, show that most Africans participate in multiple political and civic activities, with voting being the predominant form of engagement and protesting being the least common. But gaps exist, especially among youth and women. Poorer, less educated, and rural Africans tend to participate more in political and civic activities than their wealthier, more educated, and urban counterparts. The report also shows that across 30 countries surveyed consistently over the past decade, participation levels are declining for attending community meetings, raising issues, and identifying with a political party, but they are increasing for contacting leaders. The new flagship report is accompanied by country scorecards  on citizen engagement that provide an at-a-glance snapshot of the key indicators of citizen participation at the national level for each of the surveyed countries. Among the 39 countries surveyed, Nigeria  is one of the few countries that stand out as having consistently high levels of participation across many, if not all, indicators. Afrobarometer survey Afrobarometer is a pan-African, non-partisan survey research network that provides reliable data on African experiences and evaluations of democracy, governance, and quality of life. Nine survey rounds in up to 42 countries have been completed since 1999. Round 9 surveys (2021/2023) cover 39 countries. Afrobarometer’s national partners conduct face-to-face interviews in the language of the respondent’s choice. National samples of 1,200-2,400 yield country-level results with margins of error of +/-2 to +/-3 percentage points at a 95% confidence level. Key findings The scope of political and civic participation Nearly three-quarters (72%) of Africans voted in their country’s last national election preceding the Afrobarometer Round 9 survey (Figure 1). o    Four in 10 (41%) “feel close to” a political party . o    More than six in 10 (62%) “occasionally” or “frequently” discuss politics  with family or friends. o    Almost half (47%) attended a community meeting  at least once during the previous year, ranging from 11% in Tunisia to 85% in Madagascar. o    More than four in 10 (42%)   joined with others to raise an issue  during the previous year. o    More than one-third (37%) contacted  a traditional   leader , 28% a local government councillor , 15% a member of Parliament  (MP), and 20% a political party official  during the previous year. o    About one in 10 respondents (9%) participated in a protest or demonstration during the previous year. Who participates?   The poorest citizens are more likely than the well-off to identify with a political party, attend a community meeting, join with others to raise an issue, and contact traditional leaders, local government councillors, and political party officials, and are about equally likely to vote, protest, discuss politics, and contact MPs (Figure 2). Women continue to engage at substantially lower rates than men across all indicators included in the survey.   Youth (aged 18-35) are less engaged than older generations on all types of political and civic participation except protest; the disparity is largest for voting, where an 18-percentage-point gap separates youth from elders. Compared to citizens with post-secondary education, those with no formal schooling are more likely to vote, to identify with a political party, to attend community meetings, and to contact traditional leaders, and are about equally likely to contact an MP, local government councillor, or political party official. Drivers of democratic attitudes Rates of participation, particularly in attending community meetings and joining with others to raise an issue, are higher in countries with lower levels of economic well-being (Figure 3). Countries where citizens perceive local government councillors as responsive to their needs generally have higher rates of contact with these officials. However, this pattern does not hold for national legislators, who are less accessible to ordinary citizens. Electoral participation is higher in countries where citizens are satisfied with the way democracy works; believe that elections are free, fair, and effective; and feel free to cast their ballots as they wish. In contrast, when these conditions are not present, protests are more common (Figure 4). Charts Figure 1: Ten ways Africans get involved | 39 countries* | 2021/2023 Africans involvement with Governance Respondents were asked: People are not always able to vote in elections. … How about you? In the last national election, held in [year], did you vote, or not, or were you too young to vote? Or can’t you remember whether you voted? (% who say “I voted in the election”; respondents who were too young to vote are excluded.) Do you feel close to any particular political party? (% who say “yes”) When you get together with your friends or family, how often would you say you discuss political matters? (% who say “occasionally” or “frequently”) Here is a list of actions that people sometimes take as citizens. For each of these, please tell me whether you, personally, have done any of these things during the past year: Attended a community meeting? Got together with others to raise an issue? Participated in a demonstration or protest march?  (% who say “once or twice,” “several times,” or “often”) During the past year, how often have you contacted any of the following persons about some important problem or to give them your views: A [local government councillor]? A member of [Parliament]? A political party official? A traditional leader? (% who say “only once,” “a few times,” or “often”) *35 countries for traditional leaders and local government councillors, 36 countries for MPs, 38 countries for party officials   Figure 2: Poverty and citizen engagement | 39 countries* | 2021/2023 Economic Conditions of Citizens involved in Governance Respondents were asked: People are not always able to vote in elections. ... How about you? In the last national election, held in [year], did you vote, or not, or were you too young to vote? Or can’t you remember whether you voted? (% who say “I voted in the election”; respondents who were too young to vote are excluded.) Do you feel close to any particular political party? (% who say “yes”) When you get together with your friends or family, how often would you say you discuss political matters? (% who say “occasionally” or “frequently”) Here is a list of actions that people sometimes take as citizens. For each of these, please tell me whether you, personally, have done any of these things during the past year: Attended a community meeting? Got together with others to raise an issue? Participated in a demonstration or protest march?  (% who say “once or twice,” “several times,” or “often”) During the past year, how often have you contacted any of the following persons about some important problem or to give them your views: A [local government councillor]? A member of [Parliament]? A political party official? A traditional leader? (% who say “only once,” “a few times,” or “often”) *35 countries for traditional leaders and local government councillors, 36 countries for MPs, 38 countries for party officials   Figure 3: Socioeconomic conditions and participation | 35-39 countries* | 2021/2023 Participation and Social Economic Conditions Figure shows Pearson’s correlation coefficients. * Results do not include countries where certain questions were not asked: “Contacted local government councillor” (Angola, Liberia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles) and “Contacted MP” (Burkina Faso, Guinea, Sudan). Figure 4: Democratic performance and participation | 35-39 countries* | 2021/2023 Democratic Performance and Participation Figure shows Pearson’s correlation coefficients. * Results do not include countries where question was not asked: “Contacted local government councillor” (Angola, Liberia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles), "Contacted MP" (Burkina Faso, Guinea, Sudan), and "Trust local government" (Angola, Seychelles).     For more information, please contact: NOIPolls Raphael Mbaegbu Telephone: +234 63292096 Email: rmbaegbu@noi-polls.com     Visit us online at www.afrobarometer.org . Follow our releases on #VoicesAfrica. www.noi-polls.com Social Media Handles

Approval rating for the government slips two points to 36% in June 2025, down from 38% in May.

On 30th June 2025, NOIPolls, the National Partner for Afrobarometer in Nigeria, paid a courtesy visit to Mrs. Amina Oyagbola, the newly elected Chair of the Afrobarometer Board, at her chamber in Lagos. NOIPolls CEO, Dr Chike Nwangwu, with the newly elected chair of Afrobarometer, Mrs Amina Oyagbola The delegation was led by Dr. Chike Nwangwu, Chief Executive Officer of NOIPolls. The meeting focused on deepening the impact of Afrobarometer and NOIPolls in Nigeria, highlighting the numerous opportunities for engagement with various sectors on Afrobarometer data, particularly within the private sector. NOIPolls social research lead, Raphael Mbaegbu, CEO, Dr Chike Nwangwu, Afrobarometer chair, Mrs Amina Oyagbola, head of corporate communications Nelly Ohuche, and director of research Peter Oshaji Discussing NOIPolls' experience as Afrobarometer’s national partner, Mrs. Oyagbola graciously offered her insights on leveraging connections across key sectors—including government, private organizations, media, and civil society — to increase visibility for Afrobarometer activities in Nigeria. She also emphasized the importance of not only disseminating data but also shaping narratives through strategic communication with media outlets and key stakeholders. NOIPolls team presenting findings of a survey on democracy at a courtesy visit on Afrobarometer new chair Amina Oyagbola The team presented selected findings on democracy and gender, which demonstrated the depth and utility of Afrobarometer data. It was agreed that greater efforts should be made to promote public access to this data through the Afrobarometer website, particularly for academic research and policy development. NOIPolls team presenting findings of a survey on democracy at a courtesy visit on Afrobarometer new chair Amina Oyagbola Overall, the meeting was highly engaging and productive.

Infographics An overwhelming majority of Nigerians say abduction and kidnapping are grave national problems, with many expressing deep concerns about their personal safety and the inability of security agencies to address the crisis, the latest Afrobarometer survey reveals. Citizens rank crime/insecurity as one of the most important problems they want the government to address. Many report feeling unsafe in their communities and personally knowing someone who has been kidnapped in recent years, and public confidence in the ability of security agencies to respond effectively to these incidents is low. Citizens identify improved economic opportunities, stronger security forces, and harsher penalties as the top solutions to the abduction/kidnapping crisis. Key findings Crime/insecurity ranks second among the most important problems that Nigerians want their government to address (Figure 1). The share of citizens who say they or a family member felt unsafe walking in their neighbourhood at least once during the previous year almost doubled between 2017 and 2022, from 33% to 61% (Figure 2). In response to a similar question in the 2024 survey, 63% of respondents say they or a family member felt unsafe at home or in their neighborhood at least once during the past year. Eight out of 10 Nigerians (79%) say abduction/kidnapping is a serious problem in the country, including nearly half (48%) who say the problem is “very serious” (Figure 3). One-third (33%) of respondents say they personally know someone who has been abducted or kidnapped in the past five years (Figure 4). About two-thirds (68%) of citizens say security agencies are handling the abduction/kidnapping of Nigerians “fairly badly” or “very badly” (Figure 5). Asked what they think is the most important solution to the problem of abductions and kidnappings, respondents most frequently cite increasing economic opportunities for all citizens (31%), enhancing the capacity of the country’s security agencies (26%), and imposing stiffer punishments, ranging up to the death penalty, for perpetrators (22%) (Figure 6). Afrobarometer surveys Afrobarometer is a pan-African, non-partisan survey research network that provides reliable data on African experiences and evaluations of democracy, governance, and quality of life. Nine survey rounds in up to 42 countries have been completed since 1999. Round 10 surveys were launched in January 2024. Afrobarometer’s national partners conduct face-to-face interviews in the language of the respondent’s choice. The Afrobarometer team in Nigeria, led by NOIPolls, interviewed a nationally representative, random, stratified probability sample of 1,600 adult Nigerians between 19 June and 17 July 2024. A sample of this size yields country-level results with a margin of error of +/-2.5 percentage points at a 95% confidence level. Previous standard surveys were conducted in Nigeria in 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2022. Charts Figure 1: Most important problems | Nigeria | 2024 Important Problems facing Nigeria Respondents were asked: In your opinion, what are the most important problems facing this country that government should address? (Up to three responses per person; figure shows % of respondents who cite each problem as one of their top three priorities.) Figure 2: Felt unsafe walking in the neighborhood | Nigeria | 2015-2022 Perception on neighborhood safety Respondents were asked:  Over the past year, how often, if ever, have you or anyone in your family felt unsafe walking in your neighborhood? (% who say “just once or twice,” “several times,” “many times,” or “always”) Figure 3: How serious a problem are abductions and kidnappings? | Nigeria | 2024 Severity of Kidnapping and Abductions Respondents were asked:   In your opinion, how serious a problem are the abductions or kidnapping of citizens in our country today? Figure 4: Personal knowledge of abduction/kidnapping victim | Nigeria | 2024 Knowledge of Kidnapping/Abduction Victims Respondents were asked: Do you personally know anyone who has been abducted or kidnapped in the past five years? Figure 5: Assessment of security agencies' handling of kidnappings | Nigeria | 2024  Assessment of Security Agencies Respondents were asked:   How well or badly would you say the security agencies are handling the kidnapping or abductions of Nigerian citizens? Figure 6: Most important solution to the problem of kidnapping | Nigeria | 2024 Addressing Insecurity Respondents were asked:  Which of the following would you say is the most important way to solve the problem of kidnapping and abductions in Nigeria today?   For more information, please contact: NOIPolls Raphael Mbaegbu Telephone: +234 63292096 Email: rmbaegbu@noi-polls.com   Visit us online at: www.afrobarometer.org www.noi-polls.com   Follow our releases on #VoicesAfrica. Social Handles

May 6, 2025 - by Sunny Idachaba Nigerians’ perception about corruption still high A corruption perception index poll released by Afrobarometer to journalists, Tuesday in Abuja, as part of its Round 10 of such surveys shows that many Nigerians still see corruption as one of the major menaces inhibiting development in the country. This was during an interactive session with journalists and some civil society groups in attendance at the corporate head office of Afrobarometer Nigeria. Speaking during the session, NOI Poll’s director of research, Peter Oshai noted that the result was the outcome of polls conducted late last year in which majority of Nigerians say they have lost trust in many public institutions. According to its details, eight in every 10 Nigerians (80%) say that the level of corruption in the country somewhat doubled over the past year with the police on top of the most corrupt followed by the parliament. But religious, traditional institutions and civil society groups, according to the poll, are the least on the corruption perception index. The poll noted that 67 percent of Nigerians paid bribe to receive police assistance in 2024. Within the same year, 56 percent paid bribe for identity document, 53 percent paid bribe to avoid problem with the police while 26 percent paid bribe for medical care. Speaking on this, Oshai said the extent of perception that Nigerians have developed about corruption in public institutions these days is alarmingly too high and therefore wants the government to do something about it. As published in Blueprint

May 6, 2025 | Nigerianpilot1 | By Ere-ebi Agedah Imisi Nigerians Muted In Fear As Corruption Hits New High A new Afrobarometer survey has revealed a troubling rise in public concern about corruption in Nigeria, with a growing number of citizens saying that fear of retaliation is silencing them. The findings were disclosed to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja during a press briefing organised by NOIPolls, Afrobarometer’s national partner in Nigeria. Presenting the survey, Director of Research at NOIPolls, Peter Oshaji, explained that 80% of Nigerians believe corruption has increased significantly over the past 12 months, nearly double the 43% who held the same view in 2017. The report paints a bleak picture of accountability in public institutions, with key agencies and government offices widely perceived as corrupt. The Nigeria Police Force was ranked as the most corrupt institution, with 70% of respondents saying that “most” or “all” police officials are involved in corruption. Other institutions that received similarly negative assessments include the National Assembly 65%, the Presidency 62%, local government councils 55%, tax offices 55%, and the judiciary 54%. The survey also found that many Nigerians continue to face demands for bribes when accessing public services. 67% of respondents who sought police assistance reported paying a bribe, while 56% said the same when applying for a government document. More than half, 53% admitted to offering bribes to avoid trouble with the police, and 26% reported paying bribes at public medical facilities. Most concerning, however, is that only one in 10 Nigerians believe they can report corruption without facing retaliation, highlighting a growing climate of fear and mistrust in the system. Also Read Entertainment coy signs 2 artistes to promote music industry The report further shows that 90% of citizens rate the government’s performance in tackling corruption as “fairly badly” or “very badly”. The findings are part of Afrobarometer’s Round 10 survey, conducted between 19 June and 17 July 2024, using face-to-face interviews with a nationally representative sample of 1,600 adult Nigerians. Afrobarometer has been conducting surveys across Africa since 1999, offering critical insights into governance, democracy, and public service delivery. As published by Nigerian Pilot

Infographics A growing majority of Nigerians say corruption worsened over the past year, and only a few believe that people can report it to the authorities without fear of retaliation, Afrobarometer’s latest survey reveals. Key public institutions are widely seen as corrupt, including the police, the Presidency, Parliament, tax and local government offices, and judges and magistrates. Findings also show that many citizens are forced to pay bribes to access basic public services. Most say the government is performing poorly in its fight against corruption. Key findings Eight in 10 Nigerians (80%) say the level of corruption in the country increased “somewhat” or “a lot” over the past year, nearly double the proportion who thought corruption increased in 2017 (43%) (Figure 1). Among key public institutions, the police are most widely perceived as corrupt: 70% of respondents say “most” or “all” police officials are involved in corruption. Majorities say the same about Parliament (65%), the Presidency (62%), local government councillors (55%), tax officials (55%), and judges and magistrates (54%) (Figure 2). Among citizens who sought selected public services during the previous year, substantial proportions say they had to pay a bribe to obtain police assistance (67%), to get a government document (56%), to avoid problem with the police (53%), or to receive services at a public medical facility (26%) (Figure 3). Only one in 10 Nigerians (10%) believe that people can report corruption to the authorities without fear of retaliation (Figure 4). An overwhelming majority (90%) of Nigerians say the government is doing “fairly badly” or “very badly” at fighting corruption in government (Figure 5). Afrobarometer surveys Afrobarometer is a pan-African, non-partisan survey research network that provides reliable data on African experiences and evaluations of democracy, governance, and quality of life. Nine survey rounds in up to 42 countries have been completed since 1999. Round 10 surveys were launched in January 2024. Afrobarometer’s national partners conduct face-to-face interviews in the language of the respondent’s choice. The Afrobarometer team in Nigeria, led by NOIPolls, interviewed a nationally representative, random, stratified probability sample of 1,600 adult Nigerians between 19 June and 17 July 2024. A sample of this size yields country-level results with a margin of error of +/-2.5 percentage points at a 95% confidence level. Previous standard surveys were conducted in Nigeria in 2000, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2022. Charts Figure 1 : Level of corruption | Nigeria | 2015-2024 Corruption Level in Nigeria (Trend Analysis) Respondents were asked: In your opinion, over the past year, has the level of corruption in this country increased, decreased, or stayed the same? Figure 2: Perceptions of corruption in key institutions | Nigeria | 2024 Perception of Corruption in Nigerian Institutions Respondents were asked:   How many of the following people do you think are involved in corruption, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? (% who say most/all of them) Figure 3: Payment of bribes to access public services | Nigeria | 2024 Accessing Public Services in Nigeria Respondents were asked:  In the past 12 months: Have you had contact with a public clinic or hospital? Have you tried to get an identity document like a birth certificate, driver’s license, passport or voter’s card, or permit from government? Have you requested assistance from the police? How often have you encountered the police in other situations, like at checkpoints, during identity checks or traffic stops, or during an investigation? Respondents who had contact with these public services were asked:  And how often, if ever, did you have to pay a bribe, give a gift, or do a favour [for a public official to obtain the needed service or avoid problems]? (% who say “once or twice,” “a few times,” or “often”) (Respondents who did not have contact with these public services are excluded.) Figure 4: Risk of retaliation for reporting corruption | Nigeria | 2017-2024 Perception on Corruption Reporting Respondents were asked: In this country, can ordinary people report incidents of corruption without fear, or do they risk retaliation or other negative consequences if they speak out? Figure 5: Evaluation of government performance in fighting corruption  | Nigeria | 2024 Government Performance to Fighting Corruption Respondents were asked: How well or badly would you say the current government is handling the following matters, or haven’t you heard enough to say: Fighting corruption in government?     For more information, please contact: NOIPolls Raphael Mbaegbu Telephone: +234 63292096 Email: rmbaegbu@noi-polls.com   Visit us online at: www.afrobarometer.org www.noi-polls.com   Follow our releases on #VoicesAfrica.

Infographics Abuja, Nigeria. April 25, 2025  – In commemoration of World Malaria Day (WMD), which is held on April 25th every year, NOIPolls conducted a public opinion poll to find out the views of Nigerians regarding malaria disease. Findings from the poll indicate that most adult Nigerians (95 percent) believe that malaria is one of the most worrisome health challenges in the country [1] . This is corroborated by the World Health Organisation report, which states that Nigeria continues to lead the world in malaria cases and deaths despite decades of global and domestic investments. The 2024 World Health Organization reports highlight that Nigeria accounted for 26 percent of the global malaria cases, making it the most malaria-affected nation worldwide [2] . The report further reveals that out of the estimated 263 million malaria cases recorded globally, Nigeria accounted for 68 million cases, followed by DRC Congo with 33 million malaria cases [3] . This shows that Nigeria is among the 11 High Burden to High Impact (HBHI) countries, a group responsible for 66 percent of global malaria cases and 68 percent of deaths worldwide [4] .   Further findings from the poll indicate that most adult Nigerians (74 percent) are unaware of any ongoing malaria prevention or elimination campaign in their community. Interestingly, 75 percent of respondents admitted that they or members of their household had treated malaria in the last three months. When asked if they ran a lab test to ascertain it was malaria, the poll result indicates that 69 percent answered in the affirmative, while 28 percent said it was self-diagnosed. Respondents were further asked the specific names of antimalarial drugs they typically purchase. The results revealed Amatem tablets (9%), Coartem (6%), and Lonart (6%) were the most frequently cited medications. Interestingly, over half of the respondents (52%) indicated they could not recall the name of the malaria treatment they usually buy. To determine what action Nigerians take when they feel symptoms of malaria, the poll posed a question: “What do you do when you have symptoms of malaria? Findings revealed that half of Nigerian households (51 percent) reported that they go to the hospital. Other respondents stated that they visit Chemists (17 percent), Pharmacies (13 percent), take herbs (7 percent), and buy from hawkers (2 percent), while 2 percent self-medicate, with 1 percent respectively saying they either pray, run a lab test, or drink lots of water. Interestingly, 4 percent of Nigerians say they do nothing when they feel symptoms of the malaria disease. Similarly, poll results reveal that 65 percent of Nigerians nationwide affirm they have an insecticide-treated net. However, 35 percent stated otherwise, with a greater proportion (30 percent) of Nigerians not knowing where to get one. Analysis by geographical location shows that the North-West (42 percent) and North-Central (38 percent) regions have the highest proportion of Nigerians who do not know where to get an insecticide-treated net. The 65 percent who stated that they have an insecticide-treated net were further probed to know if they slept under the net the previous night.     Findings show that more than half (52 percent) of Nigerian households report they did not sleep under the net due to hot weather. This is followed by 11 percent who feel uncomfortable sleeping under the net and 8 percent who believe no mosquitoes around as it is not the season for it, amongst other reasons cited.   Lastly, the poll also probed to ascertain if Nigerians are aware of the symptoms of malaria disease and preventive measures. The results indicate that headache (41 percent), body pain (31 percent), and high body temperature (29 percent) were the top-mentioned symptoms, amongst others. Similarly, when asked what to do to prevent malaria, the poll results show that a larger proportion of Nigerians nationwide mentioned sleeping inside a mosquito-treated net (46 percent). Other measures adopted include spraying insecticide routinely (25 percent), cleaning household surroundings (20 percent), and drainage of stagnant water (9 percent).    A report trend analysis reveals an increase from 2021 (45 percent), 2023 (50 percent), and 2025 (75 percent) in the proportion of Nigerians who treated Malaria in the past three months. These are some of the key findings from the Malaria Poll  conducted in the week commencing April 14th, 2025. Trend Analysis: Malaria Treatment Background World Malaria Day (WMD) is commemorated on April 25th annually to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment to malaria prevention and control. It is also a day to raise awareness regarding the need to unite and fight the menace malaria poses to the larger population of the world. The theme for World Malaria Day 2025 is: Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite . This theme aims to raise awareness about the urgent actions needed in the fight against malaria, emphasizing the importance of continued investment, innovation, collaboration, and commitment from the global malaria eradication community [5] .   Globally, malaria infection continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially among children and pregnant women. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that approximately 95 percent of malaria cases and 96 percent of all malaria deaths occurred in the African Region in 2021. Children under 5 alone accounted for about 80% of all these malaria deaths in the Region. In the same report, an estimated 247 million cases and 619,000 deaths occurred globally, and this suggests that we still have a long way to go to meet the 2030 malaria goals.   Nigeria is one of the countries in the world with the highest burden of malaria, accounting for a quarter of all cases in Africa [6] . It is estimated that more than half of Nigeria's population experiences at least one episode of malaria each year, accounting for approximately 30 percent of outpatient visits, 20 percent of all hospital admissions, and 10 percent of hospital deaths [7] . Usually, pregnant women are largely predisposed to severe anaemia, especially in specified areas where malaria prevalence is very high in Nigeria [8] . Occurring more amongst primigravidae (first-time mothers), these groups are highly susceptible to malaria due to their low immunity [9] .   We know how to end malaria [10] . The choice is ours: act now or risk losing ground. Ending malaria is not just a health imperative; it is an investment in a more equitable, safer, and prosperous future for every nation [11] . On World Malaria Day, let us reinvest, Reimagine, and reignite so that Malaria Ends with us [12] . In commemoration of the 2025 World Malaria Day, NOIPolls surveyed to gauge the perception of Nigerians regarding malaria disease and hereby presents its findings.   Survey Findings The first question sought to gauge the level of awareness of Nigerians regarding malaria intervention initiatives across communities. The poll result shows that the majority (74 percent) of respondents reported that they are not aware of any malaria prevention or elimination campaign going on in their community. However, 23 percent answered in the affirmative, with more respondents coming from the North-west (35 percent) and North-east (32 percent) regions. Awareness on Malaria Elimination Campaign When respondents were asked if they think malaria is one of the most worrisome health challenges in Nigeria, nearly all respondents (95 percent) said ‘yes’. This cuts across gender, geographical locations, and age. However, just a handful (4 percent) of respondents stated otherwise.  Perceptions on Malaria Respondents were asked if they or members of their household had treated malaria in the last three months, and findings showed that most respondents (75 percent) acknowledged they or a member of their household had treated malaria. The South-East zone (83 percent) accounted for the highest number of respondents who made this assertion. On the contrary, 24 percent of the respondents reported that they or members of their household have not treated malaria in the last three months. Household treatment of Malaria Furthermore, the survey sought to know what Nigerians do when they feel symptoms of malaria. Findings show that half of Nigerian households (51 percent) reported that they go to the hospital. Others visit a Chemist (17 percent), Pharmacy (13 percent), take herbs (7 percent), buy from hawkers (2 percent), self-medicate (2 percent), pray, run a lab test, drink lots of water (1 percent each). Interestingly, 4 percent of Nigerians say they do nothing when they feel symptoms of malaria. Actionable steps to Malaria symptom Respondents (75 percent) who admitted to treating malaria in the last three months were further probed to know if they ran a lab test to ascertain it was malaria. The result indicates that 69 percent responded in the affirmative. On the contrary, 28 percent stated that it was self-diagnosed. Malaria Testing When asked the name of the drug(s) they usually buy to treat malaria, the poll result showed that Amatem tablet (9 percent), Coartem (6 percent), and Lonart (6 percent each) were the top-mentioned medications. Drugs used to treating Malaria Subsequently, in determining if Nigerians have insecticide-treated nets. The result shows that 65 percent of respondents interviewed answered in the affirmative. However, 35 percent stated otherwise, with a greater proportion (30 percent) of Nigerians not knowing where to get it. Analysis by geographical location shows that the North-West (42 percent) and North-Central (38 percent) regions have the highest proportion of Nigerians who do not know where to get an insecticide-treated net. Access to Insecticide treated Nets Respondents (65 percent) who have an insecticide-treated net were further probed to know if they slept under the net the previous night. Findings show that more than half (52 percent) of Nigerian households report they do not sleep under the net due to hot weather. This is followed by 11 percent who feel uncomfortable sleeping under the net and 8 percent who believe no mosquitoes around as it is not the season for it, amongst other reasons cited. Use of Insecticide treated Nets Lastly, the poll probed to ascertain if Nigerians are aware of the symptoms of malaria disease and preventive measures. The results indicate that headache (41 percent), body pain (31 percent), and high body temperature (29 percent) were the top-mentioned symptoms, amongst others. Similarly, when asked what to do to prevent malaria disease, findings reveal that sleeping inside a mosquito-treated net (46 percent), spraying insecticide routinely (25 percent), and cleaning household surroundings (20 percent) were the top-mentioned preventive measures Nigerians adopt. Cited symptoms and prevention from malaria To track the trend of Malaria treatment amongst Nigerians, a comparison of findings from the 2021, 2023, and 2025 NOIPolls Malaria Poll indicates a significant increase in the proportion of people that treated for malaria in the past three months. While the current poll reveals that 75 percent of respondents have either treated or have family members who had treated malaria in the last 3 months, 45 percent and 50 percent had the same experience in 2021 and 2023, respectively. Trend Analysis Conclusion In conclusion, the poll report showed that 95 percent affirmed that malaria is one of the most worrisome health challenges in the country and admitted that they or a member of their household had treated malaria in the last three months. And interestingly, 69 percent of Nigerian households reported that they ran a lab test to ascertain it was malaria. The poll result shows that the top-mentioned symptoms include headache (41 percent), body pain (31 percent), high temperature (29 percent), and fatigue (20 percent).   While findings revealed that 35 percent of Nigerians reported that they do not have an insecticide-treated net, with a greater proportion (30 percent) not knowing where to get it, the use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) is a strategy recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for malaria prevention [13] . In Nigeria, ITNs have been periodically distributed since 2007 through campaigns [14] . Nigeria has a long-standing program of insecticide-treated net (ITN) distribution to combat malaria, with campaigns and distribution efforts taking place across various states [15] . It is imperative that the government at all levels re-strategize, re-invent ideas, and intensify efforts on awareness creation on the distribution of insecticide-treated nets and other malaria preventive measures across communities, from grassroots to urban areas, to eliminate the disease if Nigeria is to meet the 2030 malaria goals.    Survey Methods The opinion poll was conducted in the week commencing April 14th, 2025. It involved telephone interviews of a proportionate nationwide sample of 1,000 randomly selected phone-owning Nigerians aged 18 years and above, representing the six geo-political regions and 36 states and the FCT. Interviews were conducted in 5 languages – Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Pidgin English, and English. Although we can say with 95% confidence that the results obtained were statistically precise, within a margin of error of plus or minus 4.65%, we recognize that the exclusive use of telephone polling has its limitations in excluding non-phone-owning Nigerians. Nonetheless, with the country’s tele-density put over 100 per cent by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), we consider our telephone polling approach appropriate. Also, given the rigorous scientific process of randomization and stratification applied, we can confidently stand by the validity of our methodology and approach. NOIPolls Limited, No. 1 for country-specific polling services in West Africa. We conduct periodic opinion polls and studies on various socio-economic and political issues in Nigeria. More information is available at www.noi-polls.com .   Disclaimer This press release has been produced by NOIPolls Limited to provide information on all issues that form the subject matter of the document. Kindly note that while we are willing to share results from our polls with the public, we only request that NOIPolls be acknowledged as authors whenever and wherever our poll results are used, cited, or published. 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