Nigeria’s unemployment rate climbed to 5.3% in Q1 2024 as business closures and inflation led to over 30,000 job losses, raising concerns about economic stability.
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Professor Banji Akintoye urges Southwest governors to declare Sept. 23 as Yoruba Unity Day, renewing his call for Yoruba independence amidst ongoing Fulani violence.
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The Debt Management Office has delayed savings bond coupon payments due to persistent system and processing issues, with efforts underway to resolve them soon.
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OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais highlights taxes as a key factor in rising fuel prices, emphasizing the need for reinvesting oil revenue to maintain future supply.
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Oyo State continues road repairs at Zion Plaza-Olusoji Avenue, targeting smooth roads and improved socio-economic growth under Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration.
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Senate President Akpabio praised President Tinubu’s swift action in addressing Borno’s flooding and promised legislative support for future disaster relief initiatives.
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The Nigerian Navy provided free medical care to 2,000 residents of Beletieama in Bayelsa State, promoting civil-military cooperation through Operation DELTA SANITY III.
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Nigeria’s mental health crisis is deepening due to persistent stigma, inadequate care, and slow policy reforms. COVID-19 has further worsened conditions, driving up rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide.
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Nigeria faces major food wastage, losing 40% of its production yearly due to poor storage and transport. Solutions like cold storage infrastructure are critical.
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As Nigeria faces ongoing petrol scarcity, street hawkers sell fuel at lower prices than filling stations, creating a new supply chain that some motorists now rely on.
