By Ejiofor Toochi
In 2024, Nigerians Googled a wide range of questions, reflecting their interests in politics, entertainment, daily living, and cultural trends. Among the most Googled questions in Nigeria were the dollar-to-naira rate, U.S. elections, Grammy awards and more on sports.
Here is the full list of the top ten most Googled questions in Nigeria this year:
1. How much is dollar to naira today?
Nigerians closely tracked exchange rates because currency fluctuations directly affected the cost of goods and services, influencing everyday financial decisions.
2. How to get perfectly defined curls for African hair?
From this search query, it seems that more Nigerians, particularly females, took an interest in learning how to get perfectly defined curls for their natural hair.
3. Who won the US presidential election?
Nigerians, like many others, took an interest in global politics as they actively engaged in the 2024 U.S. elections which sparked debates and controversies online.
4. How to hype up your sports team that you support?
This year, Nigerians sought new and creative ways to boost morale and energy for their favourite sports teams.
5. Why are ice baths good for muscle recovery?
This question highlights a growing health consciousness in Nigeria, as more explored ice baths for their benefits in enhancing recovery.
6. Who won the Ballon d’Or 2024?
The Ballon d’Or, a highly anticipated sports awards ceremony in football, became one of the year’s top searches as passionate fans eagerly followed the event to see which player would win.
7. How many seconds are in a day?
In a surprising turn, Nigeria’s curiosity led them to ask Google about the number of seconds in a day.
8. Who won the Grammy Award 2024?
With Nigerian singers dominating global music charts, the Grammys have become personal for many. With nominations for Burna Boy, Davido and others, fans eagerly searched for updates to see if their icons won the award.
9. What is the meaning of steeze?
Steeze—a combination of style and ease—was one of the most popular Nigerian slang used in online conversations this year. As a result, many turned to Google to seek the meaning.
10. How much is iPhone 16?
With tech advancements being highly anticipated, Nigerians stayed updated on the latest gadgets, including the iPhone 16 which was released in September.
Source: Google Trends
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