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88% of Nigerians consider corruption to be prevalent in the Nigerian Judicial system, with only 33% disclosing they have any confidence in the Nigerian Judicial system. We sought to discuss this on Radio and share some of our findings. Find this particular poll on our website.

Most Nigerians who encountered the police last year say they had to pay bribes and found it difficult to get help, Afrobarometer survey findings show.

Based on citizens’ assessments, Nigeria’s police are widely seen as corrupt, unhelpful, and untrustworthy – a strongly negative perception that forms the background for recent protests against police abuses. While protests initially focused on the controversial Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS), the government’s decision to abolish the unit has not ended protesters’ calls for police reform.

The Afrobarometer survey, conducted in early 2020, shows that while only one in 10 Nigerians sought police assistance last year, about five times as many encountered the police at checkpoints and traffic stops or during investigations. Whether for assistance or to avoid problems, large majorities – more than in most other African countries that have been surveyed – say they had to pay bribes.

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This edition focus on TOLERANCE: ETHNO-RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY, PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE, AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 

This is to interogate findings from the Tolerance For Diversity Survey (March 2021, Afrobarometer)

Nigerians show high tolerance for diversity but low trust in fellow citizens, Afrobarometer study shows

A majority of Nigerians value diverse communities, identify equally with their ethnicity and nationality, and believe there is more that unites Nigerians as one people than divides them, new Afrobarometer findings show.

Over the years, Nigeria has witnessed repeated ethnic and religious clashes. But the survey shows that nine in 10 citizens are tolerant of people from different religions, ethnic groups, nationalities, and political parties.

However, general trust in fellow citizens is very low; most Nigerians say one “must be very careful” in dealing with others.

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This edition of The Response Strategy will focus on EXTREMISTS KIDNAPS, INSECURITY, AND WAY FORWARD. The poll in focus are: Afrobarometer Kidnap Survey (March 2021, CDD Ghana/NOI Polls) Three (3) interesting findings from the survey show that: Almost nine in 10 Nigerians (85%) say they are concerned about kidnappings and attempted kidnappings in their state, including 55% who are “very concerned” about this issue

This edition of The Response Strategy (TRS) will focus on VALUING WATER: SAFE DRINKING WATER AND PUBLIC HEALTH. The poll in focus is: Access To Water Poll (March 2021, NOI Polls) Two (2) interesting findings from the survey show that:  Almost 6 in 10 Nigerians (57%) say their main source of water for daily use is 'borehole'.  Also,  about 6 in 10 Nigerians (54%) say they use the boiling water method to treat their water.

The episode focused on findings From the afrobarometer round of 8 kidnap poll.

Most Nigerians are concerned about kidnappings and attempted kidnappings in their state, the most recent Afrobarometer study shows. The apprehension is widespread among all socio-demographic groups and is highest in northern Nigeria.

Key findings

This edition of The Response Strategy (TRS) will focus on TOLERANCE: ETHNO-RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY, PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE, AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. The poll in focus is: Tolerance For Diversity Survey (March 2021, Afrobarometer) Two (2) interesting findings from the survey show that: About nine out of 10 Nigerians say they would like it or “would not care” if their neighbors were from a different ethnic group (90%), belonged to a different religion (86%), supported a different political party (91%), or were immigrants (88%) Also, one in five (22%) identify more with their ethnic group than their nationality, while somewhat fewer (16%) identify more their nationality.

The majority of Nigerians say they find it difficult to get information about taxes, new Afrobarometer study shows

A majority of Nigerians say they find it difficult to get information about taxes they are supposed to pay and how the government uses taxes revenues, the latest Afrobarometer study shows.

Only half of Nigerians endorse the right of the tax authorities to make people pay taxes. About the same proportion are willing to pay higher taxes for more government services. A significant proportion thinks ordinary Nigerians are required to pay too much in taxes while the rich pay too little. Many think it is fair to tax rich people at a higher rate than ordinary people in order to help pay for government programs to benefit the poor.

The study also shows that a significant proportion of citizens want the government to strengthen the tax net to ensure that small traders and other workers in the informal sector pay taxes on their businesses.

In this episode, we presented our most recent findings from the National Identity Number Poll on Live Radio and reacted to the feedback from different Nigerians on their perceptions and how they feel about the results.

Given the statement released by the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) on the 15th of December 2020 ordering Mobile Network Operators in Nigeria to suspend new SIM card registration and existing SIMs subscribers without National Identity Number (NIN), NOIPolls presents findings from its past poll on “National Identity Card”. The poll which was conducted in October 2019 assessed the perception of Nigerians regarding the national identity card as well as the renewal policy upon expiration.