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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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike commits to the review and upgrade of the Abuja Master Plan in collaboration with JICA to address infrastructure challenges and enhance urban development.
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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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Dele Momodu, a PDP chieftain, voiced his astonishment at Nigerians expecting APC to lose the Edo election, citing widespread political manipulation in both APC and PDP.
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Atiku Abubakar supports the move to remove acting PDP National Chairman Umar Damagum, deepening divisions within the party as governors split on the issue.
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Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is under fire following allegations of aiding bandit leaders during his time as Zamfara State Governor, with calls for his resignation rising.
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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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The Nigeria Police Force introduces the Electronic Central Motor Registry (E-CMR), a digital system designed to streamline vehicle verification, eliminate paperwork, and enhance road safety.
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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.
