Amid criticisms of slow budgetary implementation, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, told select senior editors in Lagos that due to the long term nature of some infrastructure development, significant impact will be felt once the projects are completed. He also used the forum to speak on the benefits of…

In August 2018, Prime Minister Theresa May visited Nigeria. She spoke about increasing investment opportunities, a new trade deal and economic partnership, tackling human trafficking, and assistance to bolster the rule of law and the fight against organized crime. All of this is extremely welcome, and indeed necessary. Unfortunately for Mrs May, the government that…

The gubernatorial candidate of Advanced National Democratic Party (ANDP) in Lagos State, Hon. Dr. Olusegun M. Musa has decried the high rate of poverty, unemployment and insecurity in the country. He lamented that both the Federal and Lagos State government have failed in their responsibilities to protect lives and properties of the citizenry, adding that…

It was a night of sharing sweet memories. The chroniclers were the alumni of the Law Class 1986 of the University of Lagos. They had, after graduation 32 years ago, contributed immensely to the growth and development of Nigeria in their individual capacity The ex-students who have attained great feat in various walks of life…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it may not honour further calls by Federal Government for a meeting on the way forward over the current strike by its members. The union’s National President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, said this on the sideline of a news conference on the update of the union’s struggle to…

Mr David Umbugadu, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Nasarawa state has promised to tackle insecurity and create jobs to end endemic poverty in the state if elected in 2019 poll. Umbugadu said this during his Nasarawa North Senatorial campaign rally on Friday in Akwanga. According to him, the All Progressive…

Presidential candidate for the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Obiageli Ezekwesili, has pledged to reduce poverty in the country if elected into power 2019. She disclosed during a courtesy visit by ‘Women in Politics Organisation’ to her campaign office on Thursday in Abuja. Ezekwesili said poverty cannot be completely eradicated from the society but…

To effectively tackle poverty in the country, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised the Federal Government to massively invest in the people and channel public resources into basic education, health, employment and security. He also stressed the importance of transparency, accountability and responsible stewardship, among others, in delivering good governance with a view to reducing…

Lagos State deputy governor, Idiat Adebule, has declared that the wealth of five rich Nigerians can end poverty in the country, if the law of income redistribution is given adequate priority. Adebule said, at the 14th Lagos State Zakaat Distribution Ceremony of the Zakat & Sadaqat Foundation, in Lagos yesterday, that the combined wealth estimated…

Energy deficiency, which has resulted in high level of energy poverty in Nigeria, is capable of undermining the socio-economic values of the citizens, the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has warned. It thus expressed pleasure at being at the forefront of activities to promote the growth and development of the renewable energy industry. “The…

Tosin Taiwo is the Founder of Street to School Initiative, a non-governmental organization which sponsors the education programs of disadvantaged young people in underserved areas, especially out-of-school, street kids and primary school drop outs. She has 10 years of kindred experience in community intervention projects and youth engaging programs, Over the years, she has resonated…

The United Nations has estimated that some 77 million urban residents risk falling into poverty, if no action is taken to stop climate change. It called for a more sustainable and resilient world to contain the rapid urbanisation. The secretary-general, António Guterres, in a message to mark the World Cities Day celebrated on October 31,…