Economy
News and analysis on the Nigerian economy
COVID-19: NCDC reveals why infection rate has reduced
The DG urged that Nigerians need to understand that the figures are real and not manipulated
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Nigeria’s inflation rate jumps to 12.82%, highest in 27 months
Nigeria's inflation rate rose by 12.82% (year-on-year) in July, compared to 12.56% recorded in June 2020. This is the highest...
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New coronavirus mutation ten times more infectious has been discovered
The strain is found to be 10 times easier to infect other individuals and easier to spread.
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South South States lead in Nigerian unemployment
The South-South geopolitical zone is the most affected region with 37.0% unemployment rate.
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Actress Omotola Ekeinde tests positive for COVID-19
She has been in isolation, receiving treatment for a while.
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COVID-19: Russia produces first batch of its newly approved vaccine
Russia announced on Saturday, August 15, 2020, that it has produced the first batch of its newly approved vaccine, Sputnik...
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13.9 million Nigerian youth are unemployed – NBS
About 13.9 million Nigerian youth are unemployed as of Q2 2020.
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Official: Imo State is unemployment capital of Nigeria
According to NBS, 75.1% of the total employable people in Imo State are either underemployed or unemployed.
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COVID-19: Nigeria, 6 other African countries to start antibodies tests next week
These countries are the first set of countries to commit to the testing.
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FG approves N8.49billion to procure COVID-19 testing Kits, others
The fund is to procure 12 items in various quantities to strengthen the testing for COVID-19.
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