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President Bola Tinubu publicly welcomed the National Bureau of Statistics report showing a 4.43 percent economic expansion, pledging continued improvements in microeconomic stability.
Moldova's National Bureau of Statistics announced that the average salary in the country last year was 15,594.5 lei, representing a 3.4% real increase and an 11.5% nominal increase compared to 2024.
Nigeria's inflation rate has slowed to 15.91%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. This decrease comes despite a continued rise in food prices across the country.
Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the number of electricity consumers in the country increased to 12.16 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a 1.11% rise from the previous quarter.
Residents of Moldova aged 15 and older spend an average of 3.2 hours per day on culture, leisure, media, and sports, an increase from 2.9 hours in 2012, according to 2025 data from the National Bureau of Statistics. Only 8.8% of the population reads.
Nigeria's headline inflation rate has increased for the third consecutive month in May 2026, reaching 15.93 percent, according to the National Bureau of Statistics' latest consumer price index report.
Nigeria's trade surplus experienced a significant increase, jumping by 341% to N7.55 trillion in the first quarter of 2026. This substantial rise was reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria's oil and gas sector received one of the smallest shares of capital inflows in the first quarter of 2026, despite a slight increase from the previous year.
Nigeria's capital importation experienced a significant surge, increasing by 83.83% to reach $10.37 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks a substantial rise in foreign investment into the country.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the cost of a healthy diet in Nigeria was N1,541 in March. This figure reflects the financial burden on households to afford nutritious food.
For the first time since records began in 1949, China's population aged 65 and above now outnumbers its child population, according to a nationwide sample survey by the National Bureau of Statistics.
Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has been confirmed at 3.89 percent year-on-year in real terms during the first quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The services sector remained the strongest driver of economic activity during this period.
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is set to undertake its first census of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in 63 years.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the average price of 50kg local rice in Nigeria increased by 20.5% in March 2026, reaching N112,000 from N92,946 in February 2026.
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), Kenya's refugee population has grown by 300,000 over the past five years, highlighting ongoing humanitarian challenges.
Moldova's National Bureau of Statistics reports that the agriculture sector lost 46,200 employees in a single year, highlighting significant workforce challenges.
The chairman of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) lauded President Tinubu's economic reforms during the commissioning of the organization's new headquarters. He asserted that these reforms were crucial in preventing inflation from reaching 120%.
Moldova's annual inflation rate reached 5.8% in March, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, with prices increasing by 1.3% compared to February and 2.7% since the start of the year.
The Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the average price of fuel in Nigeria increased to N1,051.47 per litre in February, a 1.62 percent rise from January.
By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s textile exports plunged sharply in 2025, dropping by 55.25 per cent to N16.55 billion from N36.98 billion recorded in 2024, even as the country’s importation of textile products surged significantly within the same period. Data obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that while export earnings from textile products declined […] The post Textile exports crash 55.3% to N16.55bn as imports hit N1.06trn appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigeria’s food and beverage imports surged by N1.07 trillion to N7.65 trillion in one year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), highlighting persistent challenges in local production.
Nigeria's exports experienced a 5.3% decline in the fourth quarter of 2025, primarily driven by a drop in crude oil exports, while imports increased, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Despite this, the country recorded a ₦1.71 trillion trade surplus.
…Despite 132% surge in total importation By Yinka Kolawole Capital inflows into Nigeria’s manufacturing sector suffered a sharp decline in the first nine months of 2025 (9M’25), even as overall capital importation into the country recorded a huge surge, figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have shown. According to the data, capital importation into the […] The post Manufacturing’s share of capital inflows shrinks to 2.76% appeared first on Vanguard News.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s capital importation climbed to $6.01 billion in the third quarter of 2025. The post CPPE speaks on capital importation surge, raises structural concerns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
National Bureau of Statistics data reveals explosive growth in China's chip manufacturing sector during the first seven months of 2026, highlighting rapid technological scaling and investment returns.
Shortages of commodities like rice, sugar, and milk drove up Kenya's uncaptured regional imports to Sh573 million, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.
Moldova officially registers 1.37 million housing units, but a recent census counted nearly 300,000 more. The National Bureau of Statistics reported these figures, citing data from the State Enterprise 'Cadastre of Immovable Property'.
Nigeria's petrol price climbed to ₦1,596 per litre in May, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics, with Edo, Bauchi, and Benue states recording the highest average prices.
A study by Moldova's National Bureau of Statistics reveals that women spend more daily time on unpaid labor and have less free time compared to men, who dedicate more time to paid work.
Nigeria's inflation rate increased to 15.93% in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This rise is attributed to high food prices across the country.
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has stated that the National Bureau of Statistics' Capital Importation Report for the first quarter of 2026 does not accurately reflect the true level of investment in the telecom sector.
Nigeria's oil sector saw a 283.3% increase in foreign capital, attracting $460,000 in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.
Official data published by the National Bureau of Statistics reveals that almost a third of Moldova's population lived in poverty in 2025, with significant inequalities persisting between villages and cities.
The average price of petrol in Nigeria increased to ₦1,532.93 per litre in April, marking an 18.97% rise, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This surge reflects a significant increase in fuel costs for consumers.
Moldova's National Bureau of Statistics reported 32.1 thousand deaths in 2025, a decrease of 1.5 thousand from the previous year, with circulatory system diseases accounting for 56.6% of all fatalities.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the cost of a healthy diet per day in Nigeria reached N1,513 in February. This figure highlights the increasing expense of nutritious food for Nigerians.
Latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicates that 1,347 people died in road crashes in Nigeria during the first quarter of 2026, with commercial vehicles accounting for the majority of accidents despite a marginal decline in overall crashes.
Questions have arisen regarding the differing job creation figures presented by President Ruto for his housing initiative compared to those reported by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and the Treasury. PS Charles Hinga has offered explanations for these discrepancies.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria has experienced a 15.6% year-on-year decrease in petrol prices.
Moldova's National Bureau of Statistics released its economic outlook for the second quarter of 2026, based on a survey of business leaders, indicating expectations of relative stability.
Moldova's goods exports increased by 7.8% in February compared to January, and by 10.5% compared to the same month in 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
According to final results from the 2024 population census by the National Bureau of Statistics, more than 154,000 Moldovan residents have returned to their homeland since 2009 after living and working abroad.
Profits of China's major industrial firms increased by 15.2% in the first two months of the year, with high-tech manufacturing playing a significant leading role, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Nigeria's inflation rate saw a slight decrease to 15.06% in February, down by 0.04% from the previous month, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
In Moldova, average consumer prices increased by 0.5% in February compared to January, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Vegetables and fuels were among the categories with the largest price hikes.
Nigeria's Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue increased to ₦2.28 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, marking a 10.66 percent rise from the previous quarter, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s economy expanded by 4.07 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, with growth recorded across agriculture, industry and services. The post Nigeria’s economy grows 4.07% in Q4 2025 as non-oil sector drives expansion — NBS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The National Bureau of Statistics (BNS) in Moldova has released its annual research on wages and labor costs for 2025, indicating an increase in the average gross salary compared to the previous year and identifying the best-paid activities.
According to Moldova's National Bureau of Statistics, 99.7% of enterprises in the country are small and medium-sized businesses, accounting for over 73% of the total turnover of Moldovan companies.
The National Bureau of Statistics reported that Nigerians paid an average of N1,431 for city bus trips in May, with transport fares continuing to rise across the country.
The average price of petrol in Nigeria increased by 55.31% from last year, reaching N1,596.25 per litre in May 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
A study by the National Bureau of Statistics reveals that Moldovans over 15 years old spend nearly 12 hours daily on sleep, self-care, and food, with time spent on paid work decreasing since 2012.
A report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicates that Nigeria's postal revenue saw a significant increase of 167% in 2025, detailing the country's extensive postal network.
Nigerian telecommunication companies are disputing a National Bureau of Statistics report, arguing it excludes N2.13 trillion in domestic spending for 2025, which they say misrepresents capital importation data.
A new report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicates that the cost of a healthy diet has risen further, exacerbating the ongoing food crisis. This increase poses significant challenges for households striving for nutritional well-being.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a month-on-month increase in the prices of essential food items like tomatoes, beans, and garri in Nigeria for April 2026.
The National Bureau of Statistics in Moldova has released data on absolute poverty for 2025, indicating an absolute poverty threshold of 3764.4 lei per person per month and an absolute poverty rate of 31.1%.
Moldova's National Bureau of Statistics projects 32,000 deaths in 2025, a 4.4% decrease from 2024, with circulatory system diseases remaining the leading cause of death.
Moldova's exports to the European Union continue to increase year-on-year, solidifying the bloc's position as the country's primary trade partner, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics cited by the EU Delegation.
China's inflation rate unexpectedly accelerated to 1.2% in April, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, defying analysts' predictions of a decline from the 1% recorded in March.
Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) appears to contradict President Ruto's statements regarding the number of jobs directly created under the Affordable Housing Program.
Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that the average price of petrol increased significantly to N1,288.54 per litre in March. This rise reflects ongoing economic pressures and fuel subsidy adjustments in the country.
An article discusses methods to increase the number of tourists visiting Kenya, referencing data from the Ministry of Tourism and Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.
China's imports expanded by 20% in the first quarter of 2026, establishing a new record for the same period, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Moldova's National Bureau of Statistics reported that in 2025, the average monthly disposable income per person was 5767 lei, with remittances from abroad remaining a significant source for household budgets.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that the price of petrol in Nigeria has decreased by 15.6% to ₦1,051.
Nigeria's inflation rate saw a marginal decrease to 15.06 percent in February, down from 15.1 percent recorded in January, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Average consumer prices for food products in Moldova increased by 5.1% in February 2026 compared to the same month last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Nigeria’s VAT revenue surged to N2.28 trillion in Q3 2025, a 10.66% quarterly increase. See the latest economic data from the National Bureau of Statistics Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-vat-revenue-hit-n2-28tn-in-q3-2025-up-10-66-nbs/
The average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, declined to ₦1,361.57 per litre in January 2026, down from ₦1,501.58 recorded in January 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The post Diesel price falls 9.32% year-on-year to ₦1,361.57 in January — NBS appeared first on Vanguard News.