How many hijackings occur in South Africa each year?

In 2023/24 the South African Police Service (SAPS) recorded 22,735 carjackings (about 62 per day) and 1,976 truck hijackings.

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South African Police Service’s 2024/2025 Quarter 4 crime statistics

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Economy

Which three countries in Africa have the lowest debt?

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IMF World Economic Outlook (Apr 2025) – General government gross debt (% of GDP)

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Which three countries in Africa have the lowest debt?

According to International Monetary Fund estimates of gross government debt (% of GDP), the least indebted are Libya, Botswana and Equatorial Guinea, all at under 25%....

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What is the youth unemployment rate in Nigeria?

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NBS – Nigeria Labour Force Survey (Q2 2024)

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What is the youth unemployment rate in Nigeria?

Among Nigerians aged 15–24, the unemployment rate was 6.5% in Q2 2024....

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Economy

What is Nigeria’s national debt?

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Debt Management Office (DMO) – “Total Public Debt as at March 31, 2025”

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What is Nigeria’s national debt?

As of 31 March 2025, Nigeria’s national debt stood at ₦149.39 trillion (US$97.24 billion)....

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Economy

How much does fuel cost in Nigeria?

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National Bureau of Statistics – PMS Price Watch (June 2025)

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How much does fuel cost in Nigeria?

In June 2025, the average retail price of petrol (PMS) was ₦1,037.66 per litre....

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What is Nigeria’s balance of trade?

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Foreign Trade Statistics Report Q1 2025

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What is Nigeria’s balance of trade?

Nigeria recorded a merchandise trade surplus of about ₦5.17 trillion in Q1 2025, according to official trade statistics....

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Economy

What is Nigeria’s public debt?

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Debt Management Office (DMO) – “Total Public Debt as at March 31, 2025”

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What is Nigeria’s public debt?

As of 31 March 2025 Nigeria’s total public debt was ₦149.39 trillion (US$97.24 billion), covering both federal and state debt....

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How many hijackings occur in South Africa each year?

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Which three countries in Africa have the lowest debt?

What is the youth unemployment rate in Nigeria?

What is Nigeria’s national debt?

How much does fuel cost in Nigeria?

What is Nigeria’s balance of trade?

What is Nigeria’s public debt?

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