Christmas hampers: Sellers decry low patronage in Lagos
Ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations, hampers have flooded markets and shopping centres in Lagos, but dealers complain of low patronage. Hampers are usually presented as gifts by individuals, groups and corporate organizations during the celebrations.
How my wife was abducted by unknown gunmen—family cries out
By Prince Okafor The husband of Chidinma Violet Ann Okeke who was kidnapped in her residence some weeks ago has disclosed the terrible ordeal him and members of his family suffered in the hands of kidnappers who abducted in his wife. It was learned that four heavily armed gunmen stormed the victim’s residence in Port […]
Nigeria’s unemployment rate rises from 14.2% to 18.8%
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the country’s unemployment rate rose from 14.2% to 18.8% in 2017. It also said that Nigeria’s labour population increased from 83.9 million in the second quarter to 85.1 million in the third quarter of 2017, a difference of 1.2million in additional workforce.
Nigeria’s economy still vulnerable despite exiting recession – IMF
The International Monetary Fund, IMF on Friday said that in spite of Nigeria’s exit from recession, the economy of the country is still vulnerable.
UN chief names American Henrietta Fore as UNICEF’s Executive Director
Following consultations with the Executive Board of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Secretary-General António Guterres has announced on Friday the appointment of Henrietta Fore of the U.S. as the Fund’s new Executive Director.
I-G bans SARS from conducting stop and search operations
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has banned the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force from conducting stop and search operations on roads except when necessary.
