Why kidnappers target NYSC members — Security experts
The abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, in Imo State has brought into sharper focus the growing danger facing young Nigerians travelling to or from orientation camps and places of primary assignment.
Nigeria’s unemployment rate drops to 4.3% in Q2 2024 – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a decline in Nigeria’s unemployment rate to 4.3% in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024.
Nigeria’s GDP expanded by 3.46% in Q3 2024 – NBS
The services sector was the primary driver of economic growth, expanding by 5.19% and contributing 53.58% to the aggregate GDP
Buhari oppressed, removed Onnoghen just to secure second term – Clark
Edwin Clark has accused former President Muhammadu Buhari of oppressing and humiliating former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, to secure re-election in 2019.
Accidental leadership: Obasanjo, Buhari, Tinubu, others unprepared — Kukah
“President Bola Tinubu, despite claiming to be prepared for the role, is clearly struggling. We are still trying to find our footing. He took over from Buhari, who had already disengaged from governance.
“Buhari succeeded Jonathan, a man who never envisioned himself as president but was thrust into leadership due to circumstances. Jonathan took over from Yar’Adua, who planned to return to teaching after his governorship.
World agrees to $300bn climate finance deal at COP29
The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal Sunday but poorer nations most at the mercy of worsening disasters dismissed a $300 billion a year pledge from wealthy historic polluters as insultingly low.
