In April 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) spoke of its intentions to adopt a new methodology that conforms to recent International Labour Organisation (ILO) guidelines for computing labour force statistics. NBS had said the new methodology would reveal a sharp drop in Nigeria’s unemployment rate. On Thursday, the …

Alh. Abdullahi Bello, Chairman, Kogi All Progressive Congress (APC) has denied reports that Gov. Yahaya Bello has conceded the positions of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) on appointments of some national officers. Bello, who made the rebuttal in a statement in Lokoja on Friday said: “It’s falsehood being circulated …

Olatunde Oluwasola Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has presented 50 patrol vehicles and 300 motorcycles to the Nigerian Army, police and volunteers to enhance counter-insurgency operations in the state. Zulum, who presented the vehicles on Friday in Maiduguri, said those to benefit from the gesture include the military, police and …

Ololade Adesina, who made nine 9As in the 2023 West Africa Examination Council (WAEC), on Friday won 15 awards at the 15th graduation ceremony of Rehoboth It was reported that Adesina was awarded the best student in Data Processing, Civic Education, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, among others. He also …