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Canadian added 37,300 jobs in January; unemployment rate reduce to 5.7%

Stronger-than-anticipated hiring by Canadian companies last month helped push the unemployment rate down for the first time in just over a year, though the ongoing population boom continued to outpace job growth.
The number of employed working-aged people in Canada climbed 37,300 in January from the month before, and the unemployment rate was 0.1 percentage point lower at 5.7%, the first decline in 13 months, Statistics Canada reported Friday. The pace of hiring was the strongest since September after little change the past three months and was more than double the increase expected by economists, who were anticipating a jobless rate of 5.9%.
Following a blowout U.S. jobs report, the latest figures also hint at continued resilience in Canada’s labor market, though the rise in employment for January was concentrated in part-time roles. When calculated using U.S. Labor Department methodology, Canada’s unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.8%. U.S. employers added 353,000 jobs in January, the strongest in a year, and the unemployment rate there held steady at 3.7%.
Wages in Canada also remains an inflationary pressure that the central bank is watching closely, though the pace of growth eased to start the year.
Average hourly wages for permanent employees rose 5.3% from a year earlier, in line what economists anticipated and cooler than December’s 5.7% advance. Still, wage growth remains elevated and continues to outrun broader inflation, which unexpectedly picked up to 3.4% in December.
Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem has cautioned the path to getting consumer inflation to a 2% target, which is expected in 2025, won’t be smooth. Bank policymakers during last month’s policy meeting, when they again opted to hold the benchmark interest rate steady, agreed that wage growth would moderate gradually given reports labor shortages were around normal levels and the economy had more supply than demand.
The central bank expects the economy to remain weak in the first half of this year, before picking up in the second half, as past rate increases continue to dampen consumer spending businesses curtailed investment and hiring plans. Inflation is projected to remain around 3% through mid-year.
While the jobless rate in Canada dipped, the employment rate in Canada–the proportion of the working-age population that is employed–fell for a fourth consecutive month, slipping 0.1% on the month before to 61.6% in January. The rate has been trending lower after a recent high of 62.5% in January.
The participation rate also declined, easing 0.2 point to 65.3% as the number of people in the workforce was broadly steady and the working-age population increased 125,500 during the month.
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Statistics Canada’s survey showed total hours worked increased 0.6% on-month, and were up 1.1% compared with a year earlier.
All of the of the jobs added in January were in part-time employment, which added 48,900 jobs from the month before where 11,600 full-time jobs were lost.
By class of worker, while self-employment was down for the month and private-sector jobs little changed, the public sector drove employment growth with an increase of 47,600.
Employment gains were across the services-producing sector, with the first increase for wholesale and retail trade since last June, and gains in other segments including finance, insurance and real estate, educational services, transportation and warehousing, and business, building and support services.
There were fewer jobs for the month in the goods-producing sector, with losses in agriculture and construction that offset a rise in manufacturing.
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Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 13th September 2025

What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)?
See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for yesterday 11th September, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates.
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for N1525 and sell at N1550 yesterday 12th September 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC). …CLICK LINK TO CONTINUE READING
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EXPOSED: Truth About Peter Obi’s Son Revealed, Close Friend Speaks

Amidst swirling rumors surrounding Oseloka Obi, the son of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for 2023, a new twist has emerged regarding persistent allegations about his gender identity.
In response to a flurry of speculation, Oseloka has taken a stand against the viral claims connecting him to homosexuality, which were sparked by the circulation of photographs featuring him alongside Kent Okwesa, a British-Nigerian based in London. Click link to continue reading.
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MANCHESTER DERBY: Erling Haaland Vows To Revenge Against United
“We’ve lost two games in a row, it’s not good enough, it’s way too bad,” he said, speaking to Viaplay in Norway. “We need to figure it out, get back to winning ways.
Pep Guardiola’s side are in the bottom half of the Premier League table heading into the clash having lost back-to-back matches against Tottenham and Brighton before the international break. Click link to continue reading.
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REVELEAD: Why Pastor Kumuyi Is Changing Some Deeper Life Principles

The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi, has announced a series of changes to some of the long-standing rules of the church, saying many of them were never scriptural but were introduced for administrative purposes.
Pastor Kumuyi, widely regarded as one of the most influential church leaders in the world, is the founder of Deeper Life Bible Church, which began in 1973 as a small Bible study group in Lagos.
Over the decades, the ministry has grown into a global Christian movement. The Lagos headquarters alone attracts over 120,000 worshippers weekly, placing it among the five largest single congregations worldwide. In Nigeria, the church boasts more than one million members with over 5,000 branches, and a further 3,000 branches spread across Africa, Europe, and North America.
Speaking at the church 2025 Global Family and Marriage Conference, Pastor Kumuyi announced modifications to certain marriage rules that had long been regarded as doctrinal. He clarified that many of these practices were never rooted in the Bible but were merely administrative guidelines designed to provide structure.
One of the major changes is the cancellation of the restriction that prevented a lady from visiting her suitor before marriage. According to Kumuyi, intending couples may now visit each other during courtship, provided they are accompanied by an elder. The long-held six-month mandatory courtship period has also been scrapped. “We just felt you need some time to know one another. And then we said one month will be too short, two months too short. So, why not six months? But it is not from the Bible,” he said.
He stated the importance of Christians being able to distinguish between God’s commandments and church traditions.“As a Christian, you need to be so mature that you know the difference between the law of God and the principles in the church. Six months is all right, but it’s not something inflexible. If we change it to three months, we’re not changing the Bible, because six months is not in the Bible,”
Pastor Kumuyi also clarified the role of marriage committees in Deeper Life, noting that their purpose was to provide guidance and not to exercise authority beyond what is written in the scriptures. “There’s no marriage committee in the New Testament. We created it to help you, not because we can give you a chapter and a verse. It is church administration,” he stated.
These changes are seen by people as another step in the ongoing review of church practices that many members and outsiders have often considered too strict. Since founding the church has faced both admiration and criticism for its distinct doctrines. Some of its earlier beliefs and practices have either been misinterpreted or have since evolved:
Technology Use: The church, which once opposed television and modern gadgets, now embraces media and social platforms for evangelism.read the gospel.
Marriage Rules: Inter-church marriages are now accepted, provided the partner is from a Bible-believing church with a holy standard of living.
Dress Code: The church still emphasizes modesty, but women no longer have to tie scarves at all times, and men are not strictly bound to suits.
Medical Treatment: While rumors once suggested Deeper Life discouraged hospital visits, today members are encouraged to seek proper medical care when needed.
Christmas Celebrations: Although many members spend Christmas at church camps, the church has clarified that celebrating Christmas is not forbidden.
Other misconceptions, such as supposed food restrictions or claims that Pastor Kumuyi had relocated to the UK, have also been dispelled.
Through these reforms, Pastor Kumuyi is reinforcing his long-held belief that while order is necessary in the church, it must never be mistaken for scripture.
Source: City People
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Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 12th September 2025

What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)?
See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for yesterday 11th September, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates.
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for N1530 and sell at N1550 yesterday 11th September 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC). …CLICK LINK TO CONTINUE READING
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2027: Jonathan’s running mate picked as campaign posters hit internet

The likelihood of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan entering the presidential race in 2027 is becoming increasingly apparent, particularly given the recent developments surrounding his potential candidacy.
Reports suggest that Jonathan is discreetly meeting with key political figures across the country, which adds to the anticipation surrounding his possible return to politics. Click link to continue reading.
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