President Buhari Makes Fresh Appointment
A new Statistician-General of the Federation has been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari. Dr Simon Harry will head the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). His […]
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Female graduates proudly making wealth from shoemaking in Nigeria
June 25, 2021: Miss Yvonne Kaze and Sarah Pam, both graduates from Central Nigeria’s Plateau State, are perhaps giving a new definition to womanhood. They […]
Inflation crippling economy, increasing poverty, say experts
Inflation is deepening poverty and crippling the economy, experts said yesterday as the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released its May figure. Although hardline inflation […]
Era of violence, arms struggle in Niger Delta region over, says Amnesty boss
Mufutua Ogunyemi Ese-Odo(Ondo State) – The Interim Administrator (IA) of Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) rtd Col. Milland Dikio says the era of violence and arms […]
Expert says security, other factors key to tackling high inflation rate
Mustapha Sumaila Abuja -A financial expert says the provision of security, large scale farming and intervention in manufacturing sector are key factors in tackling the […]
Terms of trade decline by 0.26 per cent in October – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) at the weekend disclosed there was a decrease of 0.26 per cent in all commodity terms of trade between […]
Nigeria’s public debts hit N32.92tr
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) yesterday said states and federal debts were N32.92 trillion as at December 2020. Its data entitled: “Nigerian Domestic and […]
Price of kerosene increases by 8.85 per cent in February
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) at the weekend said average prices of kerosene increased by 8.83 per cent from N350.55 per litre in January […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises to 17.33% in February 2021, Highest in Four Years
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the inflation rate in Nigeria increased to 17.33% in February 2021. This is from 16.47% recorded in the […]
A king and his money
What’s the use of the information recently provided by Oba of Lagos Rilwan Akiolu about how much money people described as hoodlums stole from his […]
How food prices increased in January, by NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) at the weekend explained how prices of different food items rose in January 2021 The explanation is contained in […]
Nigeria exits recession as GDP grows by 0.11% in Q4
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s GDP grew by 0.11 per cent in Quarter Four (Q4) 2020, from the 6.11 per cent contraction […]
Average Kerosene Price Decreases By -0.17% – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said the average price per litre paid by consumers for National Household Kerosene decreased by -0.17 per cent […]
Average Price Per Litre Of Kerosene Increases In November – NBS
The average price per litre paid by consumers for National Household Kerosene increased to N353.38 in November from N352.93 in October, the National Bureau of […]
Oil Contributes 81% To N2.99trn Q3 Exports – NBS
Despite efforts made at boosting non-oil earnings, crude contributed N2.42 trillion to the country’s 2.99 trillion Q3 2020 export earnings, data released by the National […]
Unrest, looting to accelerate inflation pressures, worsen households’ purchasing power amid depressed income
Cash strapped Nigerians are in for tougher times ahead on the back of rising food cost and other essential items further aggravated by the EndSARS […]
SPAR’s inspiring message after looting of Lekki store continues to get applause
Nigeria’s largest chain of hypermarket stores, SPAR, had a classy response to the vandalisation and looting of one of its stores in the commercial hub […]
Listed insurers see half-year profit surges on investment income
Profits of the largest listed insurers on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) have surged even amid the wrought caused by the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19), thanks […]
Pantami Says Economy Will Be 21% Digital Driven by 2021
By Chibuike Nwabuko Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Nigerian economy would be 21 percent digital come 2021, because digitalisation is becoming the most adopted economy […]
Capital importation stood at $1,294.94m in Q2 2020—NBS
By Temitope Ponle Abuja – The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that the total value of capital importation into Nigeria stood at $1,294.94 […]