Nigeria 2019 notes from the field

Here are some notes from the field related to Nigeria in 2019:

Economy

• Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in 2019, slower than the 2.7% growth rate in 2018 (Source: World Bank)
• The country's GDP was estimated to be around $246 billion in 2019 (Source: World Bank)
• Inflation rate remained high, averaging 11.4% in 2019, driven by food and housing costs (Source: National Bureau of Statistics)

Security

• Boko Haram insurgency continued to affect the northeastern region of Nigeria, with attacks on civilians and military personnel (Source: Human Rights Watch)
• The Nigerian military launched Operation Tura Takaibango in June 2019 to combat Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region (Source: Premium Times)
• Banditry and kidnapping remained a significant security challenge in the northwest region, particularly in Zamfara and Kaduna states (Source: BBC)

Politics

• The 2019 general elections were held in February and March, with President Muhammadu Buhari re-elected for a second term (Source: BBC)
• The elections were marred by allegations of vote-buying, violence, and irregularities (Source: Human Rights Watch)
• The opposition parties challenged the results in court, but the election was ultimately upheld (Source: Al Jazeera)

Health

• Nigeria continued to struggle with outbreaks of diseases such as Lassa fever, cholera, and yellow fever (Source: World Health Organization)
• The country's healthcare system faced challenges, including a shortage of medical personnel and equipment (Source: The Lancet)
• The government launched a campaign to eliminate malaria by 2030, with a focus on distributing insecticide-treated bed nets and improving access to treatment (Source: Nigeria's Ministry of Health)

Education

• Nigeria's education sector faced challenges, including a shortage of teachers and infrastructure (Source: UNESCO)
• The government launched a program to improve access to education, particularly for girls and marginalized communities (Source: Nigeria's Ministry of Education)
• The country's literacy rate remained low, with an estimated 60% of adults unable to read or write (Source: World Bank)

Environment

• Nigeria faced environmental challenges, including deforestation, oil spills, and pollution (Source: Greenpeace)
• The government launched a program to restore degraded forests and promote sustainable land use (Source: Nigeria's Ministry of Environment)
• The country's climate change vulnerability was highlighted by the effects of flooding and droughts (Source: International Organization for Migration)

These notes provide a brief overview of some of the key issues and challenges facing Nigeria in 2019.