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21.7 million Nigerians jobless as unemployment rate rises to 27.1%
The National Bureau of Statistics, in its latest report, has disclosed that 21.7 million Nigerians are now unemployed.
The NBS 'Labor Force Statistics: Unemployment and Underemployment Report’, released on Friday,
said the…
FG decries destruction of Akanu Ibiam Intl airport fence
*** vows to prosecute perpetrator
The federal government on Thursday expressed dismay at the destruction of the concrete perimeter fence, covering about 2km, being erected at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu by one Mr. John…
Buhari signs instrument for African Trade Insurance Agency
President, Muhammadu Buhari has signed the instrument of accession of the agreement for the establishment of the African Trade Insurance Agency, the presidency announced on Monday.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media…
Lagos Govt, NUPENG meet to resolve tanker drivers’ strike
Lagos State government and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, are holding talks in a bid to resolve issues surrounding the ongoing industrial action embarked on by petroleum tanker drivers in…
It’s official, Naira now exchanges at 379/$
The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially changed the exchange rate of the naira to the dollar from N361 to N379.
The apex bank had earlier expressed its decision to unify the exchange rates in the country as forex scarcity…
Tanker drivers to commence strike today in Lagos
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has said that the planned strike by Petroleum Tanker Drivers in Lagos will commence today as its meeting with Lagos State Government ended in deadlock.
Chairman of the…
NIPOST clears air on Stamp Duty Account
Miffed by its raging altercations with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) over the appropriate agency to collect stamp duty, the Nigeria Postal Service on Sunday explained that its stamp duty account was opened by the Central Bank of…
Buhari signs Companies and Allied Matters Act
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja assented to the Companies and Allied Matters Bill, 2020, recently passed by the National Assembly.
The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the…
NIMASA secures approval for CVFF disbursement
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has restated that the country remains steadfast in its decision to stop the use of single-hull tankers by December 31 this year.
Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir…
PENCOM to review Pension Reform Act 2014
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has initiated the process of reviewing the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2014 in order to address identified challenges and public clamour.
A statement by the Head, Corporate Communications Department,…