Unemployment rate falls to 4.3% in Q2’24
•As employment-to-population ratio rises 76 % By Elizabeth Adegbesan The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, yesterday, said the rate of unemployment fell by 1.0 percentage points quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to 4.3 percent in the second quarter of 2024 from 5.3 percent in Q1’24. Disclosing this in its Nigeria Labor Force Survey report for Q2’24 NBS also noted […]
Firm to create jobs in 774 LGAs, tackle unemployment head-on
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – A global ride-hailing company has launched operations in Nigeria, aiming to create employment opportunities across all 36 states and 774 local government areas. The service, which positions itself as a competitive alternative to established platforms, seeks to address Nigeria’s unemployment challenges while providing affordable and reliable transportation. The official launch […]
Emami condemns smashing of Chevron pipelines in Delta
Niger Delta Development Advocate and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Ayirimi Emami, has condemned the reported smashing of several pipelines of Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, along the Olero-Dibi-Abiteye Fields/Flow stations in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. The damaged pipelines, transport various petroleum products, such as natural gas and crude. The […]
Our mission is to revolutionize cross-border payments through strategic partnerships – Yusuf Olalere
By Rita Okoye Africa’s digital economy is on the brink of transformation, but the path to global connectivity is fraught with challenges. Fragmented financial systems, high transaction costs, and inconsistent regulatory frameworks hinder the growth of African businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These obstacles, including complex cross-border payments and compliance issues, prevent businesses […]
Renowned Political Scientist, Prof Oji to deliver ESUT 40th inaugural lecture
By Anayo Okoli. A renowned political scientist and lecturer at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Prof. Okechukwu Richard Oji will deliver the university’s 40th inaugural lecture to discuss the need for effective boundary management for harmonious coexistence among the people of the South East region. At the lecture which holds on […]
As Tax Reform Bills Turned Tax Man Zacch Adedeji To A Teacher
The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, a seasoned Accountant and an accomplished public sector administrator, has been synonymous with tax collection. In fact, he is seen as the Nigeria version of the Biblical Zaccheous, the Tax Collector. However, issues on the recently introduced Tax Reform Bills have exposed the […]
