Hardship
7 Dec
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has raised concerns that Nigerians are suffering from the harsh economic climate, urging government at all levels to address the concerns of the citizens by making the environment more conducive to businesses.
4 Nov
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde following his recent criticism of the performanc
2 Nov
The Bauchi State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the Federal Government to assuage the current hardship being faced by Nigerians by providing more palliatives. This is contained in a communiqué issued to journalists on Saturday after a meeting of the Party’s critical stakeholders from state. The meeting was attended by Senator…
31 Oct
Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Environment, Terseer Ugbor, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu's government assuring that the current hardship will subside by 2025. Stressing that Nigerians have no option than to remain patient, the lawmaker representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency of Benue State, urged young people to get…
31 Oct
The former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has warned that the current economic hardship in Nigeria could lead to social unrest. Oshiomhole gave this warning while speaking at a recent Distinguished Personality Lecture hosted by the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) in Abuja. Speaking on the topic, “National Minimum…
23 Oct
As Nigerians struggle with soaring inflation and economic instability, business experts have urged the youths to embrace entrepreneurship to reduce the poverty rate in the country. They also urged upcoming business owners and entrepreneurs to identify specific problems their skillset can address, and monetize them, as well as build resilience to cope with the many…
15 Oct
Vice President Kashim Shettima has defended the policies implemented by the Federal Government amid the hardship Nigerians are currently facing. Many Nigerians, especially the poor, have struggled under President Bola Tinubu, who assumed office in Abuja on May 29, 2023. One of Tinubu’s first actions as president was to end the fuel subsidy. His administration…
20 Sep
The Federal Government yesterday stated that activities to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary on October 1 will be scaled down in line with the current mood of the nation.
19 Sep
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has said it is exploring and implementing strategies to mitigate the impact of the economic downturn on its members, noting that the hardship confronting the country has affected every sector and workers have borne the brunt of the hardships.
16 Sep
The Sokoto State Government, through the state Zakkat and Endowment Agency, on Monday commenced disbursement of monthly assistance to the needy in the state. READ ALSO:Sokoto govt explain deductions from civil servants’ salaries Inaugurating the exercise in Sokoto, Malam Lawal Maidoki, the Chairman of the agency, said the initiative was…
14 Sep
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Sunday Okoro, has charged Nigerians on the need to have positive mindsets towards
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