Flight delays and cancellations soar by 119% since 2021
The number of domestic flight delays saw a decrease to 33,235, a 29.51 per cent drop from 2022, but cancellations hit a four-year high
By The Numbers
Oh baby! Here are the most popular baby names of 2024, says SSA
According to agency data, Social Security numbers were recorded for 3,612,777 new babies, with male births (1,845,330) edging out female births (1,767,447) in 2024.
Analysis of the 2025 UTME (JAMB) results
Lower scores were observed, with 488,197 students scoring between 140 and 159, and 57,419 students falling within the 120 to 139 range.
More than 1.5 million candidates score below 200 in 2025 UTME
More than 1.5 million candidates out of the 1,955,069 who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scored below 200
UN reveals countries losing most citizens to emigration in 2023
The report highlights the world’s top 10 countries with the highest net migration losses, underscoring global inequality.
WhatsApp surpasses 3 billion monthly users
WhatsApp has surpassed 3 billion monthly users, solidifying its dominance in global messaging, according to Meta’s Q1 earnings report via TechCrunch.
US deportations of Nigerians hit 900 in six years: ICE Report
Nigeria accounted for the largest share of African deportees, followed by Senegal (716) and Ghana (582).
1,372 Nigerians granted U.S. asylum in 3 years
U.S. immigration courts granted asylum to 1,372 Nigerians between 2022 and 2024, though approval rates dropped by 25% in 2024. Notable cases include a chess prodigy fleeing Boko Haram and an LGBTQ activist escaping violence.
Lagos faces severe doctor shortage as 16,000 move abroad, leaving a 33,000 gap — Health Commissioner
“We have a shortage of 33,000 doctors,” Abayomi stated during a press briefing.
2025: The 10 wealthiest countries in the world by GDP per capita
The economic strength of these countries stems from their efforts in financial sectors, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, technology, and energy.