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The 2017 Manufacturing Sector Survey conducted by NOIPolls and CSEA has identified: Unfavourable foreign exchange rates (55 percent), Bad roads (55 percent), Unavailability of petrol and diesel (47 percent), Limited access to credit (45 percent), Policy inconsistency (44 percent), Lack of Infrastructure (39 percent), Unstable power supply (31 percent), and Weak demand (29 percent), as the top challenges facing the manufacturing sector in Nigeria. The survey report released to the public on Tuesday 12th September 2017 also found the following: 74 percent of manufacturing companies found the business environment unsupportive in 2017; and this finding represents a 14-point increase from the 2016 result (60 percent), indicating a worsening of the business environment. Similarly, lack of infrastructure, red-tapism and corruption were identified as some of the structural bottlenecks stifling the business environment. 85 percent of manufacturing companies surveyed are not operating up to 75 percent of their installed capacity; and this was attributed to weak demand (69 percent), poor power supply (58 percent), petrol/diesel unavailability (38 percent), limited access to foreign exchange (26 percent). Almost half of the companies interviewed (48 percent) considered importation of raw materials critical to their production; particularly medium to large manufacturing companies, with up to 62 percent of inputs imported. 75 percent of manufacturing companies say the disparity in foreign exchange rates has had negative impact on their operations. Similarly, 80 percent of the companies affirmed that inflation has had a negative effect on their businesses. All the manufacturing companies interviewed affirmed that the recession had impacted their business operations and profitability; with 70 percent stating that the recession had impacted their businesses negatively. On the issue of Bad Roads, the survey found the South-West (59 percent), South-South (49 percent), North-Central (46 percent) and South-East (43 percent) regions were the most affected regions with poor state of roads. In particular, manufacturers lamented the poor state of some roads such as: Apapa-Tin Can Access road, Lagos-Ibadan express road, Benin-Ore road, Oyo-Ogbomosho (in South West), East-West road, Benin-Agbor road, Aba-Portharcourt road (South-South), Ajaokuta-Ayangba-Nsukka road, Lokoja-Ajaokuta road, Obajana-Okene road, Makurdi-Enugu road (North-Central and South-East) amongst others. Survey Methods NOIPolls, in partnership with, the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA) conducted the 2017 Manufacturing Sector Survey. A total of 496 companies across 12 states (two per geo-political zone) were interviewed between the months of February and May 2017. The states are – Lagos and Ogun (South West), Rivers and Delta (South South), Anambra and Abia (South East), Kano and Kaduna (North West), Bauchi and Adamawa (North East) and Plateau and Abuja (North Central). The survey involved administering of close-ended questionnaire on the target respondents within manufacturing companies, selected from the sampling frame of a database of small, medium and large manufacturing companies developed by NOIPolls. The target respondents for the survey were Manufacturers, Owner-Managers, General Managers, Directors, C-level Officers and decision makers within the companies. Disclaimer This press release has been produced by NOIPolls Limited to provide information on all issues which form the subject matter of the document. Kindly note that while we are willing to share results from our polls with the general public, we only request that NOIPolls be acknowledged as author whenever and wherever our poll results are used, cited or published. Press Contact The Editor Email: editor@noi-polls.com

Abuja, Nigeria. July 16th, 2015 –The Portfolio of Indices report released by NOIPolls Limited for Q2, 2015 revealed that the NOIPolls Personal Well-Being Index (PWBI) decreased by 1.1-points to stand at 45.1-points.More findings revealed that all theindicators that constitute the PWBI experienced a decline except the security index that increased by 1.2-points. Comparatively, the NOIPolls Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) increased by 2.5-points to stand at 62.4-points in Q2 2015. In addition, the Present Situation Index (PSI) and Expectation Index (EI) both experienced an increase of 0.3-points and 4.1-points to stand at 33.6-points and 83.9-points respectively. This implies that while there is a slight increase in the confidence of Nigerians on their present situation, they are optimistic about their future. This position may have been impacted by the expectations of Nigerians on what the new administration would bring to the table inorder to improve the general wellbeing of Nigerians. These are the key highlights from the Q2 2015 Portfolio of Indices Press Release. In February 2014, NOIPolls Limited introduced its portfolio of indices; the NOIPolls Personal Well-Being Index (PWBI), the NOIPolls Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) and the NOIPolls Eagle 30 Business Confidence Index (EBCI). The NOIPolls Personal Well-Being Index measures factors impacting on the lives of everyday Nigerians; thereby producing a complete view of the individual’s personal well-being. The NOIPolls Consumer Confidence Index provides consumer assessments of the economic situation and their intentions and expectations for the future. The NOIPolls Eagle 30 Business Confidence Index measures business leaders’ perceptions and expectations about the Nigerian business environment using the top 30 companies in the country. Nigerian businesses, financial and government agencies largely depend on their perceptions and micro assessment of consumers’ expectation in making decisions. At best, they draw conclusion on the business environment based on information from their immediate surroundings while the minorities conduct surveys that are time and money consuming. However, the introduction of these indices provides indicators that will ensure stakeholders can detect and respond to changes in consumer behavior, the economy, and the business environment in Nigeria. This report presents the Q2, 2015 results for the NOIPolls Personal Well-Being Index (PWBI) and NOIPolls Consumer Confidence Index (CCI). The NOIPolls Personal Well-Being Index (PWBI) The NOIPolls Personal Well-Being Index (PWBI) in Q2, 2015 experienced a decrease of 1.1-points to stand at 45.1-points. Analysis of the individual indicators that make up the PWBI revealed differences in the assessment of Nigerians on several attributes of their lives. Nigerians are mostly contented in terms of their Health (76-points), Social Interaction (80-points), andReligion(89.8-points). Nigerians are somewhat neutral in terms of Achievement in Life(52.9-points), Standard of Living (51.5-points) and Personal Security (61.5-points), while Nigerians are not satisfied with their Personal Economic Situation (39.7-points). The Economic Situation Index has remained the lowest ranked indicator both in Q1 and Q2, 2015. Trend analysis revealed that all the indicators that constitute the PWBI experienced a decrease in Q2 2015 except the Personal Security Index with an increase of 1.2-points More findings from quarterly trend analysis revealed that the NOIPolls PWBI experienced a decrease of 1.1-points when compared to Q1. Please click here to see the full PWB report The NOIPolls Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) The NOIPolls Consumer Confidence Index in Q2, 2015 increased by 2.5-points to stand at 62.4-points. This increase indicates a slight increase in the satisfaction of Nigerians with their current situation. The NOIPolls Consumer Confidence Index is made-up of 2 independent variables; the Present Situation Index (PSI) and Expectation Index (EI). The PSI increased by 0.3-points to stand at 4.1-points implying that Nigerians are not satisfied with their present economic situation however, they expect a better future. Trend analysis revealed that the overall CCI increased by 2.5-point to stand at 62.4-points in Q2, 2015 when compared to Q1, 2015. Please click here to see full CCI report In conclusion, current results have revealed that the NOIPolls Personal Well-Being Index (PWBI) for Q2 decreased by 1.1-points to stand at 45.1-points. All the indicators that make up the PWBI experienced a decrease except the Security Index which increased by 1.2-points in Q2, 2015. Conversely, the NOIPolls Consumer Confidence Index increased by 2.5-points to stand at 62.4-points. Further findings revealed that the Present Situation Index (PSI) and Expectation Index (EI) both increased by 0.3-points and 4.1-point respectively in Q2, 2015. Survey Methods The Personal Well-Being Index and Consumer Confidence Index Polls were conducted in Q2, 2015. The PWBI involved telephone interviews of a random nationwide sample. 3,000 randomly selected phone-owning Nigerians aged 18 years and above, representing the six geopolitical zones in the country, were interviewed. With a sample of this size, we can say with 95% confidence that the results obtained are statistically precise – within a range of plus or minus 3%. In addition the CCI involved telephone interviews of a random nationwide sample. 12,000 randomly selected phone-owning Nigerians aged 18 years and above, representing the six geopolitical zones in the country, were interviewed. With a sample of this size, we can say with 95% confidence that the results obtained are statistically precise – within a range of plus or minus 2%. NOIPolls Limited, No1 for country specific polling services in West Africa, works in technical partnership with the Gallup Organisation (USA). 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 which form the subject matter of the document. Kindly note that while we are willing to share results from our polls with the general public, we only request that NOIPolls be acknowledged as author whenever and wherever our poll results are used, cited or published. NOIPolls hereby certifies that all the views expressed in this document accurately reflect its views of respondents surveyed for the poll, and background information is based on information from various sources that it believes are reliable; however, no representation is made that it is accurate or complete. Whilst reasonable care has been taken in preparing this document, no responsibility or liability is accepted for errors or fact or for any views expressed herein by NOIPolls for actions taken as a result of information provided in this report. Any ratings, forecasts, estimates, opinions or views herein constitute a judgment as at the date of this document. If the date of this document is not current, the views and content may not reflect NOIPolls’ current findings and/or thinking. Press Contact The Editor Email: editor@noi-polls.com

Abuja, Nigeria. May 19th, 2015 – A poll commissioned by BusinessDay Media and conducted by NOIPolls in January 2015 revealed that slightly more than half (52 percent) of the respondents surveyed believe that Nigerians have not enjoyed the full benefit of petrol subsidy. This perception may be guided by the fact that a larger proportion of Nigerians purchase petrol at a price above the subsidized rate of ₦97.[1] More findings revealed that ‘corruption’ is perceived to be the key factor hindering Nigerians from enjoying the full benefits of petrol subsidy as reported by the majority of respondents (66 percent) and this cuts across gender and geo-political zone. Given this set back, a significant proportion (42 percent) of Nigerians (especially from the South-East zone) would support the full removal of the fuel subsidy to a great extent. On the other hand, a slightly larger proportion (44 percent) would not support the full removal of petrol subsidy by the government; this stance was mainly maintained by residents from the North-East and North-West regions. An evaluation of the awareness and perception of Nigerians on the drop in global crude oil prices revealed that majority (71 percent) of Nigerians who buy petrol are aware of the drop in the price of crude oil by 50% worldwide. As a result of this drop, almost all the respondents (94 percent) who purchase petrol believe there should be a corresponding drop in the price of petrol in Nigeria to reflect the drop in the price of crude oil worldwide. In line with this, the price of petrol dropped by ₦10 bringing the official price of petrol to ₦87 per litre as announced by the Government in January 2015. In spite of this, the majority of Nigerians suggest petrol price should drop to a price ranging from ₦50 – ₦70 (an average of ₦59), to correspond with the drop in the price of crude oil worldwide. These are the key findings from the Consumer Perception on Petrol Price and Susidy poll conducted in January 2015. Brief Background After the announcement of the partial removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government of Nigeria on 1st of January 2012, Nigerian filling stations were mandated to sell petrol to consumers at the official price of ₦97. While this price reflects partial subsidy, surveys conducted by NOIPolls from 2013 to 2014 to monitor the price of petrol revealed that a high proportion of Nigerians purchase petrol above the official price,[2] thus questioning the benefit of the fuel subsidy to Nigerians. However, following the recent drop in the price of crude oil in the global market from an averaged $62 in December 2014 to an averaged $50 per barrel in the first half of January 2015, the Federal Government, through the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), announced a reduction in the pump price of petrol to ₦87 from the previous ₦97. This was said to have been possible after the PPPRA made a consistent and diligent monitoring of the trend, since the beginning of the drop in crude oil price. In line with this a number of Nigerians, through the media have argued that the price of crude oil reduction in the global market has reduced by 50% and as such the pump price of petrol in Nigeria should reduce in the same ratio. Against this background, NOIPolls Ltd on behalf of BusinessDay conducted a poll to seek the perceptions of Nigerians regarding petrol price and subsidy, the drop in crude oil price and its effect on the overall price of petrol. Survey Findings Respondents to the poll were asked seven specific questions and this section of the report presents findings from each question. The questionnaire was administered to only petrol customers thus respondents were asked if they buy petrol. Those who do not buy petrol had their interview terminated at this point, while respondents who purchase petrol continued the interview. To gauge the perceptions of respondents on whether Nigerians have benefited from petrol subsidy, respondents were asked: In your opinion, do you think Nigerians have enjoyed the full benefit of petrol subsidy? Findings revealed that slightly more than half (52 percent) of respondents surveyed believe Nigerians have not enjoyed the full benefit of the petrol subsidy; this perception was highest among respondents whose ages range from 22-60 years. This perception may be guided by the fact that several Nigerians purchase petrol at a price above the subsidized rate of ₦87 as previously established by NOIPolls.[3] In addition, 48 percent indicated that Nigerians have enjoyed the full benefit of the petrol subsidy, especially by the North-East residents, as well as respondents within the age groups of 18-22 years and 61+. Respondents who believe Nigerians have not enjoyed the full benefits of petrol subsidy (52 percent of the total) were further asked: What factors do you think have hindered Nigerians from enjoying the full benefits of petrol subsidy? The findings revealed that ‘corruption’ is the key factor hindering Nigerians from enjoying the full benefits of petrol subsidy as reported by the majority (66 percent) of respondents and this cuts across gender and geo-political zone. ‘Poor management of fuel subsidy’ (39 percent), ‘inefficient regulatory authorities’ (18 percent), ‘differences in cost of fuel importation’ (12 percent) and ‘inefficiencies of petrol price control mechanism’ (12 percent) amongst others are some of the factors Nigerians think have hindered the enjoyment of the full benefits of petrol subsidy. To ascertain the stance of Nigerians regarding the full removal of petrol subsidy by the government, respondents were asked: To what extent would you support the full removal of petrol subsidy by the government? The outcome shows that the slight majority (44 percent) of respondents surveyed would not support the total removal of petrol subsidy by the government, whereas 42 percent indicated that they would support the total removal of petrol subsidy by the government to a great extent. In addition, 14 percent of the respondents would support the removal of fuel subsidy to some extent. Analysis by geo-political zone reveals that the South-East zone has the highest percentage of respondents who would support the petrol subsidy removal to a great extent. The South-West zone accounted for the largest proportion of respondents who would support the total removal of the fuel subsidy to some extent while, the North-West zone has the larger share of respondents who would not support full subsidy removal by the government. To gauge the awareness of Nigerians on the recent drop in the price of crude oil worldwide, respondents were asked: Are you aware of the recent drop in the price of crude oil by 50% worldwide? Findings revealed that the majority of Nigerians (71 percent) who buy petrol are aware of the recent drop in the price of crude oil by 50 percent worldwide while 29 percent were unaware of this change. Further analysis on age-group shows that respondents aged 18 – 21 years (75 percent) were most unaware of the drop in the price of crude oil, moreover awareness generally increased with an increase in age with respondents aged 61 years and above (81 percent) being the most aware. Subsequently, respondents were asked: In your opinion, do you think that the drop in crude oil should be reflected in petrol price in Nigeria? The outcome reveals that almost all (94 percent) the respondent who purchase petrol believe there should be a corresponding drop in the price of petrol in Nigeria to reflect the drop in the price of crude oil worldwide. This cuts across gender, region and age-group. On the contrary, 6 percent of Nigerians stated that the drop in the price of crude oil worldwide should have no effect in the price of petrol in Nigeria; respondents in this category were mostly aged between 18-21 years. Finally respondents were asked: In your opinion, how much should the price of petrol drop to as a result of the drop in the price of crude oil by 50% worldwide? Findings revealed that majority (51 percent) of the respondents suggest that the price of petrol should drop to a range of ₦51- ₦70 as a result of the 50% drop in the price of crude oil; this is followed by 33 percent who indicated ₦30 – ₦50. However, when averaged out, Nigerians suggest the price of petrol should drop to ₦59 to correspond with the current drop in the price of crude oil. In addition while residents of the South-West maintained an average price of ₦57 being the lowest among other regions, the South-South zone residents maintained an averge price of ₦63 being the highest. In conclusion, findings from the revealed that slightly more than half (52 percent) of Nigerians who purchase petrol believe Nigerians have not enjoyed the full benefit of the petrol subsidy and ‘corruption’ (66 percent) has been identified as the key factor hindering Nigerians from enjoying the full benefits of petrol subsidy among other factors. More findings revealed that the slight majority (44 percent) of respondents surveyed would not support the total removal of petrol subsidy by the government, whereas 42 percent indicated that would support the full removal of petrol subsidy by the government to a great extent. Furthermore, an assessment of the drop in the price of crude oil by 50% revealed that almost all (94%) the respondent who purchase petrol believe there should be a corresponding drop in the price of petrol in Nigeria to reflect the drop in the price of crude oil worldwide. To this effect, the larger proportion of the respondents (51 percent) suggested that the price of petrol should drop to a range of ₦51 – ₦70 as a result of the 50% drop in the price of crude oil. Survey Methods The opinion poll was conducted in January 2015. It involved telephone interviews of a random nationwide sample. 1,500 randomly selected phone-owning Nigerians aged 18 years and above, representing the six geopolitical zones in the country, were interviewed. With a sample of this size, we can say with 95% confidence that the results obtained are statistically precise – within a range of plus or minus 3%. About NOIPolls NOIPolls Limited, No1 for country specific polling services in West Africa, works in technical partnership with the Gallup Organisation (USA). 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 About BusinessDay Media BusinessDay, established in 2001, is a daily business newspaper based in Lagos, Nigeria. It is the only Nigerian newspaper with a bureau in Accra, Ghana. BusinessDay Media Ltd is the leading medium for up-to-date news and insightful analysis of business, policy and the economy in Nigeria, a critical decision-making tool for investors and managers. It provides unbiased news and informed analysis on politics, governance, social and economic trends. Disclaimer This press release has been produced by NOIPolls Limited and authorized for release by BusinessDay Media on the NOIPolls media platform to provide information on all issues which form the subject matter of the document. Kindly note that while we are willing to share results from our polls with the general public, we only request that NOIPolls be acknowledged as author whenever and wherever our poll results are used, cited or published. NOIPolls hereby certifies that all the views expressed in this document accurately reflect its views of respondents surveyed for the poll, and background information is based on information from various sources that it believes are reliable; however, no representation is made that it is accurate or complete. Whilst reasonable care has been taken in preparing this document, no responsibility or liability is accepted for errors or fact or for any views expressed herein by NOIPolls for actions taken as a result of information provided in this report. Any ratings, forecasts, estimates, opinions or views herein constitute a judgment as at the date of this document. If the date of this document is not current, the views and content may not reflect NOIPolls’ current findings and/or thinking. Press Contact The Editor Email: editor@noi-polls.com [1] http://www.noi-polls.com/index.php?s_id=3&p_id=231&p_pt=1#.VMuez2h4pF4 [2] http://www.noi-polls.com/index.php?s_id=3&p_id=231&p_pt=1#.VMuez2h4pF4 [3] http://www.noi-polls.com/root/index.php?pid=229&ptid=1&parentid=13

Abuja, Nigeria. 28th July 2015 – Power poll results released by NOIPolls Limited for the second quarter of 2015 revealed that as a direct effect of power shortage and the poor state of power supply in Nigeria, most Nigerians have adapted the use of alternative sources of power such as generators, solar inverters etc. with the average use of alternative power supply recorded at 77 percent over a 27-month period (April 2013 –June 2015). The poll result revealed that Q2 and Q4 2013 recorded the highest (81 percent each) use of alternative sources of power, while Q1, 2015 recorded the lowest at 70 percent. This result supports findings from the recent NOIPolls Power Tracking Report which revealed that there has been no remarkable improvement in power supply over a 30 month period as only an average of 36.4 percent of Nigerian households saw improvement in power supply.[1] Furthermore, monthly tracking of the usage of alternative sources of power across geopolitical zones revealed that majority of residents across all geo-political zones use alternative sources of power, although the South West Zone recorded the highest overall average (83 percent) usage of alternative sources of power, moreover this zone is the worst hit zone in terms of actual power supply over a 30-month period[2]. In addition the North-West Zone (71 percent) accounted for the lowest overall average usage of alternative sources of power over the 27 month period. Finally, while Nigerians continue to rely on alternative sources of power supply as measures towards sustaining household activities and livelihood, the negative effects, associated with the usage to some of these sources especially generators cannot be overlooked. Apart from its impact on the spending patterns of Nigerian households, several reports have revealed its negative effect on the environment and most especially its hazard to Nigerians mostly cartegorised as death from generator fumes as well as noise pollution.[3] For instance a report by Good Governance Initiative, GGI, revealed that no fewer than 10,000 Nigerians have died from poisonous ‘generator’ fumes, between 2008 and 2014. These draw backs therefore call for urgent need for the Nigerian market to gradually shift its focus to renewable power sources even as long term strategies are developed towards reviving the entire power sector. Brief Background A constant stream of energy is necessary in ensuring the development of an economy. Nations plagued with an epileptic power supply must deal with delayed development and the risks associated with the loss of potential investors in the market. From 1999 to present day, the country’s power generation hovers between 2,500 and 4,500 megawatts. As of May 2015, Nigeria’s total electricity generation dropped to a meagre 2,800 megawatt, the lowest in nearly a year.[4] The country’s current power supply does not meet the demand for electricity and as a result, there has been a rise in demand for alternative sources of power as a direct consequence of the epileptic power supply in Nigeria. With the aim of monitoring the progress made so far in the power sector reforms in Nigeria, NOIPolls introduced the Power Polls in 2013 to explore the perception of Nigerians towards the power sector reforms. The polls are conducted monthly to explore the amount of power supply received daily and expenditures made on power supply, as well as the state of power supply to households and its effect on consumers especially in the use of alternative sources of power and its financial implications. In conducting the power polls, respondents were asked 5 specific questions every month; one of these questions (centered on the usage of alternative source of power) will be discussed in this release. The result presented is a 27-Month tracking of the usage of alternative sources of power supply by Nigerian households. For a full report, please contact NOIPolls on enquiries@noi-polls.com Key Findings Monthly Tracking of Alternative Use of Power Supply With the aim of tracking the usage of alternative sources of power for each month, respondents were asked if they use alternative sources of power such as generator, inverter etc. Monthly tracking on the use of alternative sources of power revealed that over a 27 month period, the average use of alternative power supply was recorded at 77 percent nationwide. This finding therefore depicts that most Nigerians do not rely on actual power supply due to the power sector challenges which have been long established. Moreover the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) estimates that 60 million residents use generators of varying sizes, although generators which runs with premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol are the most widely used alternative sources of power. [5] Further analysis revealed inconsistencey in the use of alternative sources of power which can be mainly attributed to the inconsistent state of power within this period. For instance the month of June 2013 (85 percent) recorded the highest use of alternative sources of power supply, while February and March, 2015 recorded the lowest at 68 percent each. Nationwide Quarterly Tracking of the use of Alternative source(s) of Power (generators ,inverters etc.) The nationwide quarterly average tracking of the use of alternative sources of power revealed that Q2 and Q4 2013 (81 percent each) recorded the highest use of alternative sources of power, while Q1 (70%) and Q2 (75 percent) 2015 recorded the lowest usage. A review of power supply within these periods revealed that Q1 and Q2 2015 also recorded the lowest power improvement from 2014 as revealed by the recent NOIPolls Power Poll results[6]. This therefore suggest that the use of alternative sources especially generators is not just a function of the state of power supply, but it can also be affected by other socio-economic factors such as the availability and cost of fuel for runining generators. For instance the decline in the usage of alternative sources in Q1 and Q2 2015, even in the face of poor power supply could be attributed to the fuel scarcity which lingered within this period. Tracking of the use of Alternative Sources By Geo-Political Zones Over 27 Months Monthly tracking across geopolitical zones on the use of alternative sources of power, revealed that the South West and South South Zones recorded the highest overall average (82 percent each) proportion of households that use alternative sources of power, whereas the North-West Zone (71 percent) accounted for lowest overall average proportion of households that use alternative sources of power over the 27 month period. It is pertinent to note that recent power poll released by NOIPolls also revealed the South–West zone as the worst hit zone in terms of power supply over a 30 month period (January 2013-June 2015). In conclusion, findings from this report revealed that Nigerians have adjusted to the use of alternative sources of power (e.g. generator, inverter, etc.) due to the general poor state of power supply in Nigeria, as the overall average use of alternative power supply was recorded 77 percent over a 27-month period. These findings indicate that the Nigerian power sector has persistently been running with a shortfall, in spite of heavy funding from power reform interventions. While the use of alternative sources have generally bosted household activities and the livelihood of Nigerians, some negative effects which pose potential health harzards of some alternative sources cannot be overlooked; especillay with recorded cases of deaths from generator fumes. This therefore calls for urgent focus on the exploration of renewable energy, such as nuclear, solar, and wind as nationwide alternative source of power supply to residents. Survey Methods The opinion poll was conducted from Q2 2013 to Q2 2015. It involved telephone interviews of a random nationwide sample. A total of 27,000 Phone-owning Nigerians aged 18 years and above, representing the six geopolitical zones in the country, were interviewed within a 30-month period. NOIPolls Limited is No1 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 which form the subject matter of the document. Kindly note that while we are willing to share results from our polls with the general public, we only request that NOIPolls be acknowledged as author whenever and wherever our poll results are used, cited or published. NOIPolls hereby certifies that all the views expressed in this document accurately reflect its views of respondents surveyed for the poll, and background information is based on information from various sources that it believes are reliable; however, no representation is made that it is accurate or complete. Whilst reasonable care has been taken in preparing this document, no responsibility or liability is accepted for errors or fact or for any views expressed herein by NOIPolls for actions taken as a result of information provided in this report. Any ratings, forecasts, estimates, opinions or views herein constitute a judgment as at the date of this document. If the date of this document is not current, the views and content may not reflect NOIPolls’ current findings and/or thinking. Press Contact The Editor Email: editor@noi-polls.com [1] http://www.noi-polls.com/root/index.php?pid=338&parentid=13&ptid=1 [2] http://www.noi-polls.com/root/index.php?pid=338&parentid=13&ptid=1 [3] http://www.punchng.com/special-feature/pains-gains-of-alternative-sources-of-power/ [4]http://electricity.nextierlimited.com/?p=2427 [5] http://www.energy.gov.ng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74 [6] http://www.noi-polls.com/root/index.php?pid=338&parentid=13&ptid=1

Abuja, Nigeria. April 4th, 2017 – The NOIPolls quarterly Portfolio of Indices assesses the feelings of Nigerians regarding their lives using 7 indicators (Religion, Health, Social Interaction, Achievement in Life, Personal Security, Economic Situation and Standard of Living. The report for Q1, 2017 has revealed a 0.9-point increase to stand at 65.3-points. This indicates a perceived increase in the level satisfaction of Nigerians with their well-being. A detailed analysis of the individual indicators that make-up the PWBI revealed that Nigerians are satisfied with their level of Social Interaction in the society (79.1-points), while some other proportion of the citizens expressed dissatisfaction with their economic situation (38.9-points) even though this index experienced a slight increase of 1.3-point to stand at 38.9-point. This increase in the PWBI in Q1, 2017 may be attributed to the recent foreign exchange intervention by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), easing the difficulties encountered by Nigerians in obtaining funds for foreign exchange transactions[1]. This intervention by the CBN in the Foreign Exchange market may, in the short run, eventually bring businesses back to life and subsequently make life easier for the populace since it translates to more supply of the dollar into the market thereby dousing the scarcity. There is no doubt, as seen in the results of the PWBI, that these latest Foreign Exchange policy actions of the Central Bank of Nigeria has availed the market some liquidity and has slightly alleviated the pains of forex users. These are the key highlights from the Q1, 2017 Portfolio of Indices Press Release. In February 2014, NOIPolls Limited introduced its portfolio of indices; the NOIPolls Personal Well-Being Index (PWBI), the NOIPolls Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) and the NOIPolls Eagle 30 Business Confidence Index (EBCI). The NOIPolls Personal Well-Being Index measures factors impacting on the lives of everyday Nigerians; thereby producing a complete view of the individual’s personal well-being. The NOIPolls Consumer Confidence Index provides consumer assessments of the economic situation and their intentions and expectations for the future. The NOIPolls Eagle 30 Business Confidence Index measures business leaders’ perceptions and expectations about the Nigerian business environment using the top 30 companies in the country. Nigerian businesses, financial and government agencies largely depend on their perceptions and micro assessment of consumers’ expectation in making decisions. At best, they draw conclusion on the business environment based on information from their immediate surroundings while the minorities conduct surveys that are time and money consuming. However, the introduction of these indices provides indicators that will ensure stakeholders can detect and respond to changes in consumer behavior, the economy, and the business environment in Nigeria. This report presents the Q1, 2017 results for the NOIPolls Personal Well Being Index (PWBI). THE NOIPOLLS PERSONAL WELL-BEING INDEX (PWBI) For Q1 2017, the NOIPolls Personal Well-Being Index (PWBI) which contains seven items of satisfaction, each one specific to the different aspects of life, experienced a slight increase of 0.9-point to stand at 65.3-points from 64.4-points in Q4 2016. This rise represents an increase in the perception of Nigerians on their Personal Well-Being in the current quarter. Though 6 out of the 7 indicators experienced an increase in Q1, 2017, the Health index had the highest increase of 1.7-point whereas the Social Interaction index is the only indicator to experience a decline of 0.4-point in Q1, 2017. Additionally, the sub-components of the indices that make up the PWBI show that Nigerians are pleased in terms ofReligion (90.3-points), Social Interaction (79.1-points) and Health (78.1-points). Consequently, the results from Personal Security (68.3-points), Achievement in Life (53.7-points) and Standard of Living (50.5-points) revealed that Nigerians were somewhat neutral in terms of those indices, while the figure for Economic Situation (38.9 points) depicts a continuous dissatisfaction in Nigerians with their economic situation. This index has been consistently the lowest rated indicator since 2016. Personal Standard of Living Index – 50.5 The Personal Standard of Living Index being experienced a slight incline of 0.9-point in Q1, 2017 from 49.6-points in Q4, 2016 to stand at 50.5-points. This indicates a slight increase in the satisfaction of Nigerians with their current standard of living. Personal Health index – 78.1 This index also experienced a slight increase of 1.7 points to stand at 78.1. This shows that Nigerians are highly satisfied with their Personal Health in Q1 2017 Personal Achievement Index – 53.7 Although this index went up slightly from the previous quarter’s 53.3 points to 53.7 by 0.4 points in this quarter, the results show that Nigerians are neutral (neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with their personal achievement). Personal Security Index – 68.3 Even with an increase of 0.3-point from 68-points in Q4, 2016 to 68.3-point in Q1, 2017, the Personal Security Index result reveals that Nigerians are somewhat satisfied with their personal security. Social Interaction Index – 79.1 Despite experiencing a decrease of 0.4-point from Q4, 2016’s 79.5 to stand at 79.1-points in Q1, 2017, this index still remains very high. This implies that Nigerians are quite satisfied with their social interactions despite their economic situation. Personal Religion Index – 90.3 The Personal Religion Index has consistently been the highest ranked index on the PWBI since 2016 and it currently stands at 90.3-points in Q1, 2017. This has reveals that Nigerians are very satisfied with their religious beliefs. Economic Index – 38.9 The Economic Index for Q1, 2017 experienced a slight increase of 1.3-point to stand at 38.9-points. Despite this slight increase, this figure further depicts a complete dissatisfaction in Nigerians of their economic situation. This index has been the lowest ranked since 2016. TREND ANALYSIS Trend analysis revealed that all the indicators that constitute the PWBI experienced an increase in Q1, 2017 except the Social Interaction index which slightly decreased by 0.4-point. The data trend also indicated Religion as the index which experienced the greatest increase with 1.7-point in Q1, 2017. Furthermore, a comparison of the quarter-on-quarter analysis results between Q1, 2016 and Q1, 2017 showed that the NOIPolls PWBI was highest in Q1, 2017 at 65.3-points when compared to Q1, 2016 which stood at 64.5-points. In conclusion, current findings have shown that the NOIPolls PWBI increased by 0.9-point to stand at 65.3-points in Q1, 2017. The individual indicators that make-up the PWBI revealed an increase in all the indicators except the Social Interaction index which slightly declined by 0.4-point. Furthermore, the PWBI result may imply that Nigerians are gradually getting satisfied with their individual well-being except for the discouragement they have, as seen in their economic index. This means that it has become imperative for the government to ramp up efforts aimed at economic growth and stability, while also working on factors that improve the ease of conducting business in Nigeria as outlined by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) reforms’ feedback[2] to encourage an influx of foreign direct investment (FDI). Survey Methods The Personal Well Being Index Poll was conducted in Quarter 1, 2017. The PWBI involved telephone interviews of a random nationwide sample. 3,000 randomly selected phone-owning Nigerians aged 18 years and above, representing the six geopolitical zones in the country, were interviewed. With a sample of this size, we can say with 95% confidence that the results obtained are statistically precise – within a range of plus or minus 3%. NOIPolls Limited, No1 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 which form the subject matter of the document. Kindly note that while we are willing to share results from our polls with the general public, we only request that NOIPolls be acknowledged as author whenever and wherever our poll results are used, cited or published. NOIPolls hereby certifies that all the views expressed in this document accurately reflect its views of respondents surveyed for the poll, and background information is based on information from various sources that it believes are reliable; however, no representation is made that it is accurate or complete. Whilst reasonable care has been taken in preparing this document, no responsibility or liability is accepted for errors or fact or for any views expressed herein by NOIPolls for actions taken as a result of information provided in this report. Any ratings, forecasts, estimates, opinions or views herein constitute a judgment as at the date of this document. If the date of this document is not current, the views and content may not reflect NOIPolls’ current findings and/or thinking. 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Job Description for Director of Business Development Job Title:Director Business DevelopmentUnit: Business Development Location: AbujaReporting Manager:Chief Executive OfficerWork Hours: 8:30 – 5:00pm Weekend & After business hours working may be required in accordance with Company needs and schedule.Overall Function:The Director of Business Development will be responsible for developing and leading strategic marketing and business development operations with the aim of growing NOIPolls’ business profile, reputation and client portfolio.Responsibilities: Responsible for leading the Business Development unit in designing and managing business development strategies. To lead the unit in the execution of strategy projects, directives and objectives as dictated by client needs, sector developments and directives from executive management. To lead in translating broad business guidelines into specific operational plans. Develop proposals, presentations and report summaries based on survey data which will be communicated to various audiences such as clients of NOIPolls, senior government officials in Nigeria, as well the general public. Assist in strategic projects for executive level clientele. Support the Chief Exeutive Officer in developing and launching strategic initiatives with strategic frameworks for analyzing projects with existing clients and review new market opportunities. Develop financial and economic models that support the assessment and value of potential opportunities i.e. market sizing, financial analysis and financial forecasts. Oversee and position the Business Development Unit to attract more clients and oversee the growth of NOIPolls’ business to ensure that it attracts clients to the PSS, Consultancy and KMC service lines; (Business Club & Public Sector Club, conduct studies for select private and public organizations and the sale of publications). Oversee and position Business Development Unit to attract more clients. Successfully introduce new products to further enhance NOIPolls’ reputation and consolidate its wide range of competencies in today’s information and services driven economy. To prepare PowerPoint presentations and report summaries based on survey data which will be communicated to various audiences such as clients of NOIPolls, senior government officials in Nigeria, as well as to the general public. To periodically review economic literature on Nigeria and to identify trends and issues which may be relevant to on- going work at NOIPolls. To liaise with NOIPolls management team to achieve operational efficiency through implementing optimal organizational design and structure, developing effective policies and procedures and promoting good leadership. Assist the Chief Executive Officer in any other Business Development roles. To represent the Business Development unit at meetings, seminars and workshops as needed. Oversee relationship management and build sustainable relationships measured by number of renewals annually. Lead in the creation of incremental revenue generating opportunities for the company with existing client base. Lead in the creation of all phases of new business projects including market analysis, value proposition, strategic fit, economic models and launch to support new projects. Manage the Unit’s annual budget and monitor its implementation. Prepare periodic management reports on the activities of the Unit.Key Technical: Competencies The Director of Business Development must possess: Proven expertise in planning, execution, and acquisition of new business strategies. Proven success of acquiring new business clientele. Excellent leadership skills, capable of motivating unit colleagues and inspire potential clients. Exceptional presentational skills. Ability to create and implement successful targeted new business strategies. Resourceful and innovative thinker capable of developing best practice and sector appropriate solutions for clients. Collaborative and adaptive to working with the various units within the Organisation. Ability to deliver NOIPolls range of services in line with the Company’s business vision. Strong understanding of current and emerging developments in market research and various business sectors.Requirements Bsc. Business, Marketing or other related discipline Msc. Marketing, International Business, Business Development or any other related business degree At least 5 years progressive work experience in Senior Management position Experience in client/ consumer insights Brand strategy expertise (Desirable) Excellent presentation skills Exceptional negotiation skillsMode of ApplicationMode of Application All applications should be sent to recruitment@noi-polls.com

Abuja, Nigeria. December 11, 2018 – The United Nations (UN) World Human Rights Day is celebrated annually on December 10th. It is a UN campaign that calls for people to know and push for their human rights no matter who or where they are in the world. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone document that proclaimed the undeniable rights which everyone is inherently entitled to as a human being regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, birth or any other status. Despite the efforts to protect it, hostility toward human rights and those who defend it continues to rise. As a result, this year’s Human Rights Day advocates for everyone to stand up for their rights (#StandUp4HumanRights) and those of others – civil, economic, political and cultural rights. In commemoration of the World Human Rights Day, NOIPolls reflects on some critical findings from its past poll on Human Rights in Nigeria which assessed the awareness of Nigerians about their fundamental human rights and if any has been violated. The poll which was conducted in October 2016 revealed that while almost 8 in 10 Nigerians were conscious of their human rights as citizens of Nigeria, half (50 percent) of the respondents reported that their rights or that of someone they know had been violated in the past. When respondents were asked to mention their human rights which had been infringed upon, the top three mentions were; right to dignity of human person, right to freedom of movement and right to fair hearing. Interestingly, a larger proportion of the respondents reported that these rights were mostly violated by the police. In evaluating the level of human rights awareness in Nigeria, the figure below showed that most Nigerians (77 percent) are mindful of their rights as humans and as citizens of the country. This indicates that irrespective of ethnicity, religion, sex, language, political affiliation, social origin or status in the society, the average Nigerian is conscious of his or her rights as a human and citizen of Nigeria. Subsequently, the poll results also revealed an even split of 50 percent on each side when respondents were asked to find out if their rights or that of anyone they know had ever been infringed upon.  Analysis by gender showed that more male (60 percent) than female (40 percent) respondents indicated that their rights or those of someone they know had been infringed upon, also the South-South region accounted for the highest proportion in this category. An assessment of the various rights of citizens that had been violated in the past revealed that the largest proportion (22 percent) of those surveyed claimed that their ‘right to dignity of human person’ had been trampled upon, while 21 percent stated that their ‘right to freedom of movement’ had been violated in one way or another. Other rights mentioned by respondents includes, ‘right to fair hearing’(12 percent), ‘right to compensation for property compulsorily acquired’ (11 percent) and ‘rights to personal liberty’ (9 person) among others. Respondents who claimed that their rights had been previously violated were further probed and a larger proportion (30 percent) categorically specified that the police is mainly responsible for violating these rights. The Nigerian Police is the most visible agency and interacts the most with citizens amongst other paramilitary and military men and women. However, the Nigerian Police Force has been found culpable in the killing of some innocent and unarmed Nigerians. This necessitated the Nigerian Police force to teach its men and women courses on human rights and as part of efforts to ensure that the rights of every Nigerian are not violated, the Nigerian police took the decision set up human rights desk across the country.[1] In conclusion, the poll results showed that almost 8 in 10 (77 percent) Nigerian stated that they were aware of their rights as citizens however, half of the respondents lamented that their human rights or that of someone they know had been violated in the past. Also, some respondents claimed that their right to dignity of human person (22 percent) and right to freedom of movement (21 percent) had been mainly violated before by the Nigerian Police Force. Finally, sensitization campaigns should be held more often to educate and enlighten the citizenry on the existence of their rights through seminars, academic work and books that portray such rights. Also, law enforcement officers, prosecutors and others agencies charged with the duty of protecting citizens should be constantly educated and enlightened on what constitutes the Human Rights. Lastly, violators should be diligently prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others and this could be achieved rapidly by putting modalities in place for the proper enforcement of the laws that ensure that Human Rights are protected and promoted e.g. National Human Rights Act, 2010. Disclaimer This press release has been produced by NOIPolls Limited to provide information on all issues which form the subject matter of the document. Kindly note that while we are willing to share results from our polls with the general public, we only request that NOIPolls be acknowledged as author whenever and wherever our poll results are used, cited or published. NOIPolls hereby certifies that all the views expressed in this document accurately reflect its views of respondents surveyed for the poll, and background information is based on information from various sources that it believes are reliable; however, no representation is made that it is accurate or complete. Whilst reasonable care has been taken in preparing this document, no responsibility or liability is accepted for errors or fact or for any views expressed herein by NOIPolls for actions taken as a result of information provided in this report. Any ratings, forecasts, estimates, opinions or views herein constitute a judgment as at the date of this document. If the date of this document is not current, the views and content may not reflect NOIPolls’ current findings and/or thinking. Press Contact The Editor Email: editor@noi-polls.com

Abuja, Nigeria. December 4, 2018 – NOIPolls proudly joined global partners to commemorate World AIDS Day which is observed yearly on 1st December.The World AIDS Day is marked every December 1st to encourage communities to unite against HIV, show support for people living with the disease, and remember those who have passed away due to AIDS. The theme of this year’s Word Aids Day is ‘‘Know Your Status’’ and it is focused on influencing people to know their HIV status and access antiretroviral drugs if tested positive.Since the first cases of HIV were reported more than 35 years ago, 78 million people have become infected with HIV and 35 million have died from AIDS-related illnesses.[1] Despite the effort in creating awareness, the United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) estimates that more than 9.4 million people living with HIV still do not know their status. Ahead of the 2018 World AIDs Day, the Nigerian Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, speaking at the 2018 World AIDs Day commemoration event held at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Abuja on Thursday 29th November 2018, said everyone taking the necessary steps to know their status would enable Nigeria meet the first 90 target by 2020 which is 90 percent of the people knowing their HIV status.[2] In Nigeria, the official HIV prevalence as reported by UNAIDS is 3.2 percent among the adult population, giving a total estimate of 3.4 million Nigerians living with HIV. With these figures, Nigeria has the second largest HIV epidemic in the world and has one of the highest new infection rates in sub-Saharan Africa.[3] Many people living with HIV in Nigeria are unaware of their status and the country continues to fall short in terms of providing the recommended number of HIV testing and counselling sites.[4] In light of the 2018 World AIDS Day, NOIPolls reflects on some findings from its past poll on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria which mainly gauged awareness of transmission modes and suggestions on reducing the epidemic. The poll which was conducted in 2013 revealed that a larger proportion of Nigerians (86 percent) stated that HIV/AIDS is mostly contacted through sexual intercourse. Additionally, an overwhelming majority (90 percent) of the respondents agreed that HIV/AIDS is a critical health challenge in Nigeria and 51 percent of respondents advocated for better sensitization and media programs to boost awareness. These findings corroborate the 2018 report on HIV/AIDS by USAID which showed that Nigeria has the second largest number of people living with HIV globally and accounts for nine percent of the global HIV burden. Also, a recent data book by Global information and education on HIV and AIDS reported that approximately 150,000 people died from AIDS-related illnesses in Nigeria in 2017. The figure below showed that most Nigerians were aware of the common modes of contracting HIV/AIDS as 86 percent mentioned sexual intercourse and residents from the North-East zone represent the larger share of Nigerians who mentioned this. This is further substantiated by a research conducted by Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences in May 2018 which that Heterosexual intercourse is the major route for HIV transmission in Nigeria accounting for over 80% of the infections. It therefore becomes pertinent that the government and other relevant stakeholders ensure that as many people as possible get tested and that treatment is made available for those who have tested positive to the virus. Subsequently, when Nigerians were asked if they thought that HIV/AIDS is a critical health issues, an overwhelming majority of 90 percent which amounts to about 9 in 10 respondents acknowledged that it is a critical health issue while 10 percent thought it was not a critical health issue. In a bid to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, majority (51 percent) of the respondents believed that deploying more far reaching sensitization and media programs to create awareness about HIV/AIDS, its prevention and treatment plans would go a long way in combating the epidemic. It is worthy to note that 24 percent of respondents suggested that there should be more HIV testing centers in the country, and this has been identified as a critical tool in fighting the epidemic. It follows that if there were more test centers, more people would be aware of their status which would then inform preventive and management measures depending on the outcome of their results. In conclusion, the poll revealed that Nigerians showed awareness on HIV/AIDS as a critical health issue in the country which affects all population groups and geographical areas. Although Nigeria’s response to HIV/AIDS is guided by the National Strategic Framework 2017–2021, government and other stakeholders should mainly focus on ending AIDS by achieving zero new infections rate, zero AIDS related deaths, zero discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS and elimination of mother-to-child transmission. Providing anti-retroviral treatment for Nigerians living with HIV doesn’t only benefit those already living with HIV, it also naturally reduces the chance of onward transmission to others. It is difficult to tackle the HIV epidemic without access to treatment, therefore, considerable commitment, funding and resources need to be expended to expand access to treatment as a tool for both managing people living with HIV and as preventive method as well. Also, the engagement of all members of the society, especially those who are most vulnerable to HIV, is key to a unified HIV response. Finally, HIV testing should be intensely encouraged among the Nigerian population to ensure everyone knows their HIV status because without knowing how many people are living with the virus, it is hard to reduce new infections and provide HIV treatment to all. Disclaimer This press release has been produced by NOIPolls Limited to provide information on all issues which form the subject matter of the document. Kindly note that while we are willing to share results from our polls with the general public, we only request that NOIPolls be acknowledged as author whenever and wherever our poll results are used, cited or published. NOIPolls hereby certifies that all the views expressed in this document accurately reflect its views of respondents surveyed for the poll, and background information is based on information from various sources that it believes are reliable; however, no representation is made that it is accurate or complete. Whilst reasonable care has been taken in preparing this document, no responsibility or liability is accepted for errors or fact or for any views expressed herein by NOIPolls for actions taken as a result of information provided in this report. Any ratings, forecasts, estimates, opinions or views herein constitute a judgment as at the date of this document. If the date of this document is not current, the views and content may not reflect NOIPolls’ current findings and/or thinking. Press Contact The Editor Email: editor@noi-polls.com [1] http://www.unaids.org/en/whoweare/about [2] https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/298187-world-aids-day-why-nigerians-need-to-know-their-hiv-status-health-minister.html [3] https://nigeriahealthwatch.com/how-many-nigerians-are-living-with-hiv/#.W_5w-ehKjIU [4] http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria. November 27th, 2018 – According to the United Nations, violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today and it remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it. The theme of this year’s celebration has been declared to be ‘‘Orange the World’’ with a hashtag #HearMeToo.[1] The color symbolizes a brighter future and a world free from violence against women and girls. This year’s celebration focuses on giving women and Girls listening ears because they matter too.  The United Nations (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed annually on the 25th of November. Violence against women is any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.[2]  This menace has become an obstacle in achieving equality, development, peace as well as the fulfillment of women and girls’ human rights. All in all, the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which is to leave no one behind cannot be fulfilled without putting an end to violence against women and girls. According to the UN, a staggering one in three women have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime—a pandemic of global proportions. In commemoration of the Day, NOIPolls reflects on some findings from its past poll on domestic violence in Nigeria, which highlighted the rising prevalence of domestic violence against women. The poll which was conducted in June 2016, in partnership with Project Alert, revealed that domestic violence against women (97 percent) was very prevalent in the Nigerian society, despite the prohibition by Section 34 (1) of the 1999 Constitution, which guarantees the rights of all against torture and/or degrading treatment. Children were also found to be at the receiving end of domestic violence in Nigerian homes as 79 percent of the respondents reported that domestic violence against children was also prevalent. Further findings showed that 54 percent of Nigerians had either suffered or know someone who has suffered a form of domestic violence. When asked if the victim was a man, a woman or a child, regardless of gender, geo-political and age-group, 75 percent confirmed that the victim was a woman. The figure below shows that domestic violence against women was highly prevalent in Nigeria as stated by 97 percent of the respondents interviewed. This was closely followed by 75 percent of Nigerians who mentioned that domestic violence against children was also quite prevalent. Subsequently, 54 percent reported they had personally suffered or know someone who suffered some sort of domestic violence. Of this proportion, 75 percent revealed that the victims were majorly women and majority of the respondents who gave this assertion were females. The Nigerian Senate during one of its plenary session on Tuesday May 23rd 2017, expressed concern over the continuous rise in sexual assault and domestic violence reported against women and children. For instance, the Lagos State Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Response Team (DVSRT) has reported 138 cases of domestic violence against women from May 2017 to March 2018.[3] Similarly, the Sokoto State Hisbah Commission recorded 30,160 cases of domestic violence from January 2017 to April 2018.[4] In conclusion, the poll revealed that violence against women was highly prevalent in every strata of the Nigerian society irrespective of gender, geo-political zone, age, class, tribe or education. Violence against women is a violation of their human rights and cannot be justified by any political, religious, or cultural claim as it has led to the deformity and in extreme cases death of many women in Nigeria. Hence, there should be sustainability in the struggle against acts of violence against women regularly. The Nigerian Government through the Ministry of Women Affairs must pay more attention to issues of gender-based violence. This would help in policy formulation to prevent further gender based domestic violence and protect women and children from the attendant complications arising from said violence. There should be public enlightenment through the mass media on the negative effects of domestic violence against women. Also, the government should establish and fund counselling centers at the community and Local Government levels, employing professional counsellors to help victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. Finally, laws and policies protecting the rights of women should be properly enforced to greatly reduce domestic violence as it has become a pandemic issue. Disclaimer This press release has been produced by NOIPolls Limited to provide information on all issues which form the subject matter of the document. Kindly note that while we are willing to share results from our polls with the general public, we only request that NOIPolls be acknowledged as author whenever and wherever our poll results are used, cited or published. NOIPolls hereby certifies that all the views expressed in this document accurately reflect its views of respondents surveyed for the poll, and background information is based on information from various sources that it believes are reliable; however, no representation is made that it is accurate or complete. Whilst reasonable care has been taken in preparing this document, no responsibility or liability is accepted for errors or fact or for any views expressed herein by NOIPolls for actions taken as a result of information provided in this report. Any ratings, forecasts, estimates, opinions or views herein constitute a judgment as at the date of this document. If the date of this document is not current, the views and content may not reflect NOIPolls’ current findings and/or thinking. Press Contact The Editor Email: editor@noi-polls.com [1] http://www.un.org/en/events/endviolenceday/ [2] http://www.un.org/en/events/endviolenceday/ [3] https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/265575-lagos-records-138-domestic-violence-cases-against-men-in-10-months-official.html [4] https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/269985-commission-records-30160-cases-of-domestic-violence-in-16-months.html

Abuja, Nigeria. November 20th, 2018 – NOIPolls joins the United Nations in celebrating the Universal Children’s Day which is observed annually on 20th November. The goal of Universal Children’s day is to improve child welfare worldwide, promote and celebrate children’s rights and promote togetherness and awareness amongst all children. November 20th is an important date as it was the date in 1959 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. It was also the date in 1989 when the UN General assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child.[1] The convention sets out a number of children’s rights such as the rights to be protected from violence and discrimination and the rights to life, health and education. In commemorating the Universal Children’s Day, NOIPolls presents a throwback from a previous public opinion poll conducted in 2017, in partnership with Child Protection Hub Nigeria (CPHub). The poll highlighted the perception of Nigerians on the prevalence and awareness of Nigerians to incidents of child abuse in the country. The poll revealed a high prevalence (92 percent) of child abuse in Nigeria, corroborating a report by UNICEF which also indicated a high prevalence rate of child abuse in Nigeria specifying that millions of children in Nigeria suffer some form of physical, emotional or sexual violence.[2] Further findings from the poll conducted by NOIPolls disclosed that half of the respondents (50 percent) interviewed reported that they have personally witnessed an incidence of child abuse within their localities. This data also substantiates a 2014 Nigeria Violence Against Children (VAC) survey by the National Population Commission, with support from UNICEF and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which revealed that 6 out of 10 Nigerian children experienced at least one form of violence before they are 18.[3] Responding to the question on how to curb the incidence of child abuse in Nigeria, a larger proportion (31 percent) of Nigerians suggested a public enlightenment on the effect of child abuse, while 12 percent advocated for strict punishment for defaulters of child abuse. The chart below clearly revealed a high rate of child abuse in the country as indicated by 92 percent of respondents surveyed and residents from the South-South had the largest proportion of Nigerians who mentioned this. Opinions on witnessing an incidence of child abuse within respondent’s locality were evenly split as half of the respondents reported they have witnessed such incidence, while the other half claimed that they have not witnessed such incidence in their locality. Analysis by gender showed that there are more male (54 percent) than female (46 percent) respondents who acknowledged that they have witnessed the incidence of child abuse in their locality. Public enlightment on the effects of child abuse topped the list of recommendations mentioned by respondents as a way of reducing this awful incidence. This was followed by Nigerians who advocated for strict punishment for defaulter (12 percent) and those who wants the government to enforce law on child protection. In conclusion, the poll has clearly revealed a high occurance of child abuse in Nigeria. Given this high prevalence and the proportion of Nigerians who have witnessed an incidence of child abuse in their locality, all the stakeholders of the Federal, State and Local government and their corresponding parastatals including International and Local agencies should champion the course of violence against children and focus on an enlightenment campaign directed towards strengthening awareness and enforcement of relevant legislative and policy frameworks in the course of protecting the Rights of the Nigerian Child. Finally, in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal to end all forms of violence against children by 2030, it is imperative for the Federal Government to persuade the remaining 11 States in Nigeria that are yet to pass the Child Right Act of 2003 to do so urgently so as to fully criminalize the dastardly act; therefore providing Nigerian children the opportunity where they are nurtured in a safe and secure environment. Disclaimer This press release has been produced by NOIPolls Limited to provide information on all issues which form the subject matter of the document. Kindly note that while we are willing to share results from our polls with the general public, we only request that NOIPolls be acknowledged as author whenever and wherever our poll results are used, cited or published. For more information, please visit our website www.noi-polls.com and you can also download our mobile app NOIPolls on your smart phone. NOIPolls hereby certifies that all the views expressed in this document accurately reflect its views of respondents surveyed for the poll, and background information is based on information from various sources that it believes are reliable; however, no representation is made that it is accurate or complete. Whilst reasonable care has been taken in preparing this document, no responsibility or liability is accepted for errors or fact or for any views expressed herein by NOIPolls for actions taken as a result of information provided in this report. Any ratings, forecasts, estimates, opinions or views herein constitute a judgment as at the date of this document. If the date of this document is not current, the views and content may not reflect NOIPolls’ current findings and/or thinking. Press Contact The Editor Email: editor@noi-polls.com [1] http://www.un.org/en/events/childrenday/ [2] https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/media_11542.html [3] https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/06/01/unicef-calls-for-adoption-of-child-rights-acts-in-all-states/

Abuja, Nigeria. November 13th, 2018. An excerpt from NOIPolls’ security poll conducted in May 2018 revealed that almost 7 in 10 (69 percent) Nigerians do not know any security helpline to call in an emergency, implying that most Nigerians are unable to report any emergency security issue when the need arises. During the course of this poll, majority of the respondents complained of their inability to recall the eleven digits security mobile numbers provided by the Nigerian Police and advocated on the spot that the Nigerian Police should have a three (3) digits number for all emergencies. This therefore reveals that the efforts of security agencies in ensuring citizens are able to report ongoing emergency situations are inadequate and emphasizing the need for this all-important mechanism to be put in place to ensure effective feedback mechanisms between Nigerians and security agencies. The poll also gauged the perception of Nigerians on how well-equipped security operatives are in tackling security challenges and findings revealed that 24 percent of respondents stated that security operatives are “not well quipped” to tackle security challenges. On the other hand, 43 percent believed that they are “well equipped “and the North-East zone (56 percent) had the largest proportion of Nigerians who mentioned this. This could be attributed to the heavy presence of armed forces with heavy weaponry due to the ongoing fight against insurgency in the region. Information technology (IT) plays a critical role in strengthening security against potential future attacks hence, it is vital for Nigerian security operatives to synergize with relevant stakeholders and adopt the use of 3-digit security helpline to enable Nigerians share information more readily as soon as they identify potential threats. EXCERPTS FROM POLL The poll report gauged the perception of Nigerians regarding awareness of security helplines and the poll revealed that nationwide, majority (69 percent) of Nigerians are unaware of any security help line to call in an emergency while 31 percent admitted they know the security helplines to call in an emergency. Further analysis by geo-political zones showed the North-Central with 75 percent as the zone with the largest number of Nigerians who are unaware of any security helpline to call in an emergency. This result is not a reflection of the level of security in these regions but is reflective of the need for security agencies to partner with stakeholders to engage and sensitize Nigerians living in these zones regarding their responsibility in helping tackle insecurity in their areas. The survey also gauged the opinion of Nigerians regarding how well-equipped Nigerian security operatives are in relation to tackling security challenges in the nation. Analysis revealed that 43 percent of Nigerians nationwide stated that Nigerian security operatives are equipped to tackle security challenges in the country having rated them as well equipped. On the contrary, 24 percent of Nigerians stated that the Nigerian security operatives are not equipped to tackle security challenges nationwide. The poll results revealed that respondents in the North-East region 56 percent had the highest percentage of Nigerians who stated that Nigerian security operatives are equipped to tackle security challenges within their immediate localities while the North Central has the lowest percentage of respondents who said security operatives are well equipped to tackle security challenges in their immediate environment with 35 percent. Analyzing the preparedness of Nigerian security operatives in tackling security challenges across geopolitical zones, the national average score of 2.19 was compared with the regional average scores and it revealed that only the South-West and North-Central geopolitical zones fell below the national average at 2.12 and 2.00 points respectively. In conclusion, the poll has established that most Nigerians are unaware of any security helpline they can call in an emergency. This is a clarion call for Nigerian security operatives to put the requisite mechanism in place to aid the adoption and implementation of a 3- digit security helpline for Nigerians to call in emergencies such as security, fires etc. Results also revealed that although majority of respondents (43 percent) stated that security operatives were well equipped, the figure still fell below average and must be improved upon by equipping security operatives better to enable them tackle insecurity and ensure continuous internal safety and security. Law makers must also play their part in ensuring that security agencies are provided with appropriate backing by the law and adequate funding to put said mechanisms in place, are well equipped with sophisticated weapons to ensure the safety of lives and properties across the nation. Survey Methods The Poll was conducted in the week commencing 7th May 2018. It involved telephone interviews of a random nationwide sample. 4,000 randomly selected phone-owning Nigerians aged 18 years and above, representing the six geopolitical zones in the country, were interviewed. With a sample of this size, we can say with 95% confidence that the results obtained are statistically precise – within a range of plus or minus 4.65%. NOIPolls Limited, No1 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 which form the subject matter of the document. Kindly note that while we are willing to share results from our polls with the general public, we only request that NOIPolls be acknowledged as author whenever and wherever our poll results are used, cited or published. NOIPolls hereby certifies that all the views expressed in this document accurately reflect its views of respondents surveyed for the poll, and background information is based on information from various sources that it believes are reliable; however, no representation is made that it is accurate or complete. Whilst reasonable care has been taken in preparing this document, no responsibility or liability is accepted for errors or fact or for any views expressed herein by NOIPolls for actions taken as a result of information provided in this report. Any ratings, forecasts, estimates, opinions or views herein constitute a judgment as at the date of this document. If the date of this document is not current, the views and content may not reflect NOIPolls’ current findings and/or thinking. Press Contact The Editor Email: editor@noi-polls.com

A public opinion poll on security, conducted by NOIPolls has revealed that 7 in 10 (65 percent) Nigerians believe the nation is not secure, thus indicating a poor state of security in Nigeria. The North-East (55 percent) accounted for the highest proportion of Nigerians with a negative perception on security. These findings are not surprising considering the rising spate of violent extremism over the years which have been a major source of insecurity especially in the North-East. The poll also sought to measure the perception of respondents on peculiar security challenges they are facing in their immediate environment and findings revealed ‘‘armed robbery’’ (25 percent), ‘’herdsmen/famers clashes’’ (14 percent) and ‘’kidnapping’’ (8 percent) as the top three security challenges in Nigeria. It is worthy to note that while armed robbery was mostly lamented by respondents in the South-East zone (38 percent), respondents in the North-East zone (48 percent) indicated Boko-Haram as the major security threat they are facing. In addition, respondents in the North-Central (33 percent) did not hesitate to mention “herdsmen/famers clashes” given the high occurrence of these clashes in this zone. Furthermore, since security is a critical component of governance and development, it was pertinent to ascertain the perception of Nigerians on the presence of security operatives nationwide and the poll showed that only 23 percent of Nigerians nationwide indicated that they ‘’always’’ notice the presence of security operatives in their immediate environment as opposed to 33 percent who indicated ‘‘sometimes’.  These were the key highlights from the national security poll recently conducted in the week commencing 7th May, 2018. BRIEF BACKGROUND Right to life is one of the fundamental rights of every citizen as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and this section provides that every person has a right to life and no one shall be intentionally deprived of his/her life. Nigeria as a country since independence has faced a myriad of security challenges ranging from farmers and herdsmen conflicts, rituals killings, secession   and book haram insurgency. These challenges which comes mostly from within the country, have consistently disrupted governance, led to loss of lives, means of livelihood and wealth, created an atmosphere of insecurity, threatened the corporate existence of the nation and portrayed Nigeria poorly in the international community. At the moment, Nigeria is facing peace and security challenges occasioned by Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East; a resurgence of separatist movements in the South-East and South-South zones; the criminal activities of militants in the Niger Delta; violent attacks over farming and cattle grazing rights in the North-Central and  other areas, ritual killings in the South-West; communal violence in some parts of the country; proliferation of small arms and light weapons; and spates of kidnapping and armed robbery attacks etc. These security challenges, have dire consequences for Nigeria’s cultural and social core values, ethnic cohesion, social integration, stability and sustainable development. Further consequences include growing culture of impunity by individuals and groups resulting in avoidable violence that often lead to colossal loss of lives, wanton destruction of property and national assets. For example, it has been estimated that the spate of attacks attributed to the Boko Haram sect, has so far claimed over 20,000 lives in the last 5 years. It was also reported that over 7,000 lives were lost in 2014 to Boko Haram-related violence alone.[1] The Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED) report issued in January 2015 found that Nigeria has more civilian casualties than any other African country facing conflict, including Somalia, CAR and South Sudan[2]. On the Global Terrorism Index Rankings in 2017, Nigeria ranked 1st in Africa and 3rd globally, largely due to the activities of Boko-Haram and herdsmen attacks[3]. SURVEY FINDINGS The initial question sought to determine the perception of Nigerians regarding the current state of security in the country. Based on this, the respondents were asked to rate the current state of security in the country. The poll results revealed that 65 percent (41 percent: Not at all secure + 24 percent: Not Very Secure) of Nigerians nationwide, stated that the current security situation in the country is challenging. This signifies that about 7 in 10 respondents nationwide were of the opinion that the security situation in the country is challenging as they either rated the state of security in the country as ‘’not secure at all or ‘’not very secure’’. This rated figure is not surprising due to recent and reoccurring security challenges in the country especially in the North-East. On the other hand, about 35 percent (26 percent: Somewhat secure + 9 percent: very secure) of Nigerians nationwide stated that the security situation in the country is without challenges. This is suggestive of the need for increased security activities by the security operatives and stakeholders especially as the general election approaches. Furthermore, the poll sought to ascertain the perception of Nigerians regarding the current security situation in their various geopolitical zones of residence. Evidently, the poll results highlighted the South-South geopolitical (80 percent: 35 + 45), and the South-East (76 percent: 44 + 32) as the zones where majority of Nigerians felt most secure in their immediate environment. On the other hand, the North-East (55 percent: 29 + 26) and the North-West (20+23) accounted for the zones where more Nigerians felt most insecure in their immediate environment; as more Nigerians from these zones described the security situation in their immediate environment as “not at all secure’’ or “not very secure’’. This is not surprising as these two zones have over the past decade, borne the brunt of violent extremism which contributed to making Nigeria to be ranked as 1st in Africa and 3rd in the word in the global terrorism index[4]. Since the return of democracy in 1999, the security situation in Nigeria has been quite disturbing, and in the past fifteen years things have been worsening on a daily basis. According to the Harvard International Review, the most current existential threat to Nigeria’s national security is the violent extremism unleashed by the Boko Haram group which has its main base in the North-East[5]. In view of this, the survey gauged the perception of Nigerians regarding the most common security challenges experienced in their immediate environments and findings showed that the top three security challenges in Nigeria are; ‘‘armed robbery’’ (25 percent), ‘’herdsmen/famers clashes’’ (14 percent) and ‘’kidnapping’’ (8 percent). Interestingly, the poll revealed that 20 percent of interviewed respondents said that Nigeria presently does not have any security challenges. Interestingly, an analysis by geo-political zone revealed that the top four security challenges in Nigeria were most common in four different zones; North-East (Boko Haram 48 percent), South-East (Armed Robbery 38 percent), North-Central (Herdsmen and Farmers’ clashes 33 percent) and South-South (Kidnapping 11 percent) The civilian to police ratio of 370,000 police personnel to 180 million civilians currently in Nigeria is quite low. The current workforce of the Nigerian Police does not meet the United Nations’ recommendation of 222 police officers per 100,000 persons. Nigeria currently needs an addition of about 155,000 personnel to be adequately policed[6]. Furthermore, the poll assessed the perception of Nigerians concerning the presence of security operatives in their various localities as an indicator to measure response rates to crime and security threats. Interestingly, the poll result pointed out that only 23 percent of Nigerians nationwide indicated that they ‘’always’’ notice the presence of security operatives in their immediate environment. Comparatively, 33 percent stated that they notice them ‘‘sometimes’’, 19 percent stated “often’’, 16 percent said ‘‘rarely’’ while 9 percent mentioned ‘’never”. This implies that there is a need for immediate and multi-pronged actions geared towards increasing the presence, efficiency and effectiveness of security operatives in Nigeria. In conclusion, the poll revealed that 65 percent of Nigerians do not feel secure in the nation due to the various security challenges mentioned such as ritual killings, armed robbery and banditry, kidnapping, boko haram insurgency, herdsmen and farmers’ clashes etc. These feelings of insecurity could also be attributable to the low civilian to police ratio in Nigeria which the poll revealed to be 23 percent, and equivalent of ratio 2:10 based on how often they see the security operatives in their area. This is indicative of the need for more concerted efforts targeted at empowering our security personnel across the spectrum, covering funding, training, equipment and investment in advanced technology to enable them secure the nation and improve the negative security indices in Nigeria. Interestingly, the poll also revealed that a majority of Nigerians (76 percent) mentioned various security challenges including armed robbery, herdsmen/famers clashes, kidnapping and theft amongst others, this large number indicates that there’s a need to increase the number of security personnel in Nigeria especially in the Nigerian Police Force according to global standards and enable them execute their duties adequately. Peace is of paramount importance and as we approach the festive periods and the election year, security of life and property must be ensured, and Nigerians should be able to trust the ability, capacity and responsiveness of security operatives. It is also imperative that Government and law makers create and implement policies such as the devolution of power and creation of state Police as advocated by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo [1] at the Nigerian Security Summit to enable the security operatives and agencies perform their duties adequately. These policies must also cover permanent solutions to continuous herdsmen and farmers’ conflicts, porous borders and the unrelenting Boko Haram attacks in North-East Nigeria. Survey Methods The Poll was conducted in the week commencing 7th May 2018. It involved telephone interviews of a random nationwide sample. 4,000 randomly selected phone-owning Nigerians aged 18 years and above, representing the six geopolitical zones in the country, were interviewed. With a sample of this size, we can say with 95% confidence that the results obtained are statistically precise – within a range of plus or minus 3%. NOIPolls Limited, No1 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 which form the subject matter of the document. Kindly note that while we are willing to share results from our polls with the general public, we only request that NOIPolls be acknowledged as author whenever and wherever our poll results are used, cited or published. NOIPolls hereby certifies that all the views expressed in this document accurately reflect its views of respondents surveyed for the poll, and background information is based on information from various sources that it believes are reliable; however, no representation is made that it is accurate or complete. Whilst reasonable care has been taken in preparing this document, no responsibility or liability is accepted for errors or fact or for any views expressed herein by NOIPolls for actions taken as a result of information provided in this report. Any ratings, forecasts, estimates, opinions or views herein constitute a judgment as at the date of this document. If the date of this document is not current, the views and content may not reflect NOIPolls’ current findings and/or thinking. Press Contact The Editor Email: editor@noi-polls.com [1]This figure represents more than half the cases reported country-wide since May 2013 [2] http://www.acleddata.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ACLED_Conflict-Trends-Report-No.55-February-2017_pdf..pdf [3] https://www.proshareng.com/news/Nigeria%20Economy/The-Economic-Cost-of-Social-Insecurity-in-Nigeria/39430 [4] https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/249476-nigeria-remains-third-terrorised-country-boko-haram-killings-reduce-80.html [5] http://hir.harvard.edu/article/?a=5711 [6] http://dailypost.ng/2015/08/11/370000-policemen-to-170-million-nigerians-grossly-insufficient-lawmaker/