Nigeria, June 2 -- A new study has found that nearly nine in 10 residents of Cross River State are considering leaving the state, citing worsening public infrastructure, poor healthcare, unreliable electricity supply and insecurity.

The study, conducted by SBM Intelligence, an Africa-focused geopolitical and market intelligence firm, warns that the state risks a demographic haemorrhage if urgent reforms are not implemented.

Titled "Where Nigerian Families Actually Thrive", the study assessed residents' perceptions of family life across indicators such as income, safety, affordability, healthcare, education, electricity supply and community support.

According to the survey, 89.9 per cent of respondents in Cross River expressed an intent...