Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has stated that the recent National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which listed the state among the best in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the country has proved that the state is amongst the few…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) collectively generated N2.43 trillion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2023. This is contained in the NBS report on IGR at State…
The average domestic airfare for a single journey on specified routes in Nigeria reached N124,693.40 in September 2024, reflecting a steep 57.81 percent increase from the N79,013.48 recorded in the same month last year. On a month-to-month basis, fares saw…
The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has crossed the N1,000 mark for the first time, recording a 24.08 percent increase in September when compared to the figure in August. This is according to the latest…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says 20.30 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol was imported in 2023. The NBS stated this in its Petroleum Products Distribution Statistics for 2023 released in Abuja on Tuesday.…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says prices of beans, eggs, bread, rice, yam, and other food items witnessed significant price increases in August 2024. The NBS said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for August 2024 released…
By Esther Agbo Despite efforts to stabilise the job market, Nigeria’s latest unemployment figures reveal lingering concerns, particularly for youth engagement and rural job creation. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report released recently, the national unemployment rate…
The National Bureau of Statistics(NBS) says the unemployment rate in Nigeria stood at 5.4 per cent in 2023. At the state level, Abia recorded the highest unemployment rate at 18.7 per cent, while Nasarawa had the lowest rate at 0.5…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 32.15% in August 2024 down from the 33.40% recorded in July 2024, reflecting a decrease of 1.25 percentage points. This represents the second consecutive monthly slowdown in inflation after easing in…
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the latest report on the country’s trade balance by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). According to the report, Nigeria recorded another trade surplus in the second quarter of 2024, hitting N6.95 trillion, which is…
