Decreasing inflation, rising prices of goods: Experts explain

By Folasade Akpan, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

Inflation has been on a steady decrease for seven consecutive months from April to November, 2021, indicating an improvement in the economic indices of the nation.

At the last measurement in November, it was put at 15.40 per cent after the nation’s gradual recovery from recession in the fourth quarter of 2020, with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 0.11 per cent from the 6.11 per cent contraction in the third quarter, signaling a gradual recovery from recession.

Although this was a positive trajectory, it did not reflect on the inflation rate until April when there was a decline of 0.05 per cent to 18.12 per cent from 18.17 per cent recorded in March.

This decrease continued in May to 17.93 per cent, June recorded 17.75 per cent, July 17.38 per cent, August 17.01 per cent, September 16.63 per cent and October 15.99 per cent.

Qatar Airways Announces the Start of Service to Kano and Port Harcourt in Nigeria

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The World’s Best Airline continues to expand its West African network, offering seamless connectivity via the Best Airport in the Middle East to destinations in Asia, Europe and North America

Airline strengthens its commitment to Nigeria, now connecting to four gateways via its international hub in Doha   

Doha, Qatar – Qatar Airways is boosting its service to Nigeria with the launch of four weekly flights to Kano (KAN) on 02 March 2022, and three weekly flights to Port Harcourt (PHC) on 03 March 2022, both operating via the Nigerian capital, Abuja.

Happy soot year - Hilda

Hilda Dokubo, one of Nigeria’s foremost actor expresses deep concern over “soot” situation in the Niger Delta but somehow uncertain about something else. 

She delivered the message in a post via her IG few days ago, urging Port Harcourt people to wear a face mask.

Let's feel your pulse on this: Tinubu's interest in 2023 presidency

What do you think of Bola Tinubu's expression of interest to contest the presidency in 2023?

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Kano bans men and women from swimming in the same pool

The Kano State Government has banned men and women from swimming in the same pool and entry of children into hotels.

The agency also banned shisha smoking, lesbianism and gay practices in the state.

The Chairman of the Committee, Baffa Babba Dan-agundi, made this known to newsmen after a meeting with the owners of hotels, restaurants, and event centers in the state.

The committee informed them of a new levy by the state government that will help in sanitizing their places of business for the purpose of avoiding acts of prostitution in the state.

Omicron May Infect Half of Europeans Within Weeks - WHO

More than half of Europe's population could become infected with omicron within weeks at current transmission speeds, a World Health Organization official said.

In other words, half of the continent’s population will get infected with coronavirus variant within the next six to eight weeks.

The fast-spreading variant represents a "west-to-east tsunami sweeping the region," Hans Kluge, WHO regional director for Europe, said in a briefing Tuesday.

You have been my source of strength – Sanwo-Olu

To my delectable wife, Ibijoke. You have been my source of strength, my prayer partner, my happy place, my supporter, my cheerleader, the co-pilot in our home, and most importantly an exemplary mother to our children.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu dropped the message on his official Instagram handle as he celebrates his dear wife on her birthday.

Fallouts from the recent Capitol Riot Anniversary

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the nation on Thursday, marking the anniversary of the deadly attack on the US Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

Recall on January 6, 2021, a mob stormed the Capitol building in an effort to halt the confirmation of Biden's victory, fuelled by Trump's claims of election fraud. Reportedly, five people died, and over 130 police officers sustained various degrees of injuries.

Grandfather Graduates College Side By Side His Granddaughter

CNN reports that Melanie Salazar, 23, and her 88-year-old grandfather Rene Neira both graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio in December.

Recall SEB brought you this story very late last year curtsey, NPR with the title “Rene Neira Graduates From UTSA”

Well, same report is today captured by CNN with the caption “A terminally ill grandfather graduated college side by side his granddaughter”.

Minister orders clean-up of Abuja’s satellite towns

The Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Ramatu Aliyu, has ordered the comprehensive cleaning of all satellite towns across the six Area Councils of the territory.

Ms Aliyu gave the order in a statement issued by the Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), Obinna Ogwuegbu, on Tuesday in Abuja.

The minister explained that the directive is part of efforts to rid satellite towns of environmental nuisance characterized by poor sanitation.

Gov Wike bans nightclubs, prostitution in Port Harcourt … cart-pushers from Port Harcourt streets

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has banned Nightclubs and prostitution in his state.

The governor gave the order in his New Year broadcast in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Wike banned nightclub activities including night-time trading and street prostitution especially along Abacha road and surrounding streets particularly in the Casablanca area.

‘Boys and girls have equal freedom’: Kerala backs gender-neutral uniforms

Pupils at Valayanchirangara primary school wearing their gender-neutral uniforms. Photograph: RK Sreejith

It’s break time at Valayanchirangara primary school and the pupils run freely beneath the mango trees and palms. Girls race against the boys, hitching up their knee-length shorts, cargo green for girls and teal blue for boys, as they go.

It’s been three years since this small government primary school introduced gender-neutral uniforms for its pupils, and in doing so set in motion a quiet revolution that is now sweeping across the south Indian state of Kerala.

“I feel very thrilled and comfortable with the uniform. It’s quite distinct from that of my friends studying in nearby schools. I can play well with this dress,” said 10-year-old Sivananda Mahesh.