OVER 25 MILLION PHONES STOLEN IN ONE YEAR- FG. (PHOTO).

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 Over 25 million phones stolen in one year – FG The Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report of the National Bureau of Statistics, a Federal Government agency, shows that Nigeria recorded 25.35 million phone theft cases between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, this was the most common type of crime within the period under review. The report read, “The number of crimes experienced by individuals in Nigeria was analysed over a period of time. The results show that theft of phones (25,354,417) was the most common crime experienced by individuals, followed by consumer fraud (12,107,210) and assault (8,453,258). However, hijacking of cars (333,349) was the least crime experienced by individuals within the reference period.” It also noted that most phone theft cases occurred either at home or in a public place, and about 90 per cent of such cases were reported to the police. Despite the high rate of the incident being reported, only about 11.7 per cent of t...

GOVERNOR AMBODE,ATTENDS THE 4TH EU BUSINESS FORUM TODAY.

                  Lagos state Governor Akinwumi Ambode,who attended the 4th European Union -Nigeria Business Forum 2015 at  Eko Hotel & Suites Victorial Island said today at the conference that the agribusiness sector remains one of the most viable areas that the Federal as well as State Governments must begin to pay serious attention to boost its revenue generation in the wake of dwinding oil prices.The Governor said the harsh times in the oil sector and its attendant impact on government revenue makes it imperative to look inward for creative ways of growing the economy of the country and boosting gross domestic product.To this end,he said the agricultural sector serves as a ready alternative source of revenue generation not only to Government but aso to individuals and private organization through the various Agro alied value chains.''The EU's relationship with Nigeria is significant not ony because Europe remains the top destination for Nigeria's oil and non-oil exports,but also because the region accounts for nearly one third of Nigeria'd total trade.The statistics speak for themselves''.Furthermore ''In recognition of the need to create an enabling environment and enhance the ease of doing business in Lagos State we have established the Office of Overseas Affairs and investment {also called Lagos Gobal} directly under my office.Lagos Global is a one stop shop designed to ensure that whatever information,assistance,conditions etc may be required by investors from the state government towards faciitating their investment in the State are provided swifty and expeditiously,and in an environment devoid of bureaucratic bottlenecks''.Governor Ambode also said that efforts have been intensified towards the completion,it would foster greater economic and social integration within West Africa Sub region,He said his administration is alsso paying serious attention to the security and judicial sectors that would ensure the safety of investors and their investments as well as swift response to business related disputes.More photos below.                                                       

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