poverty
7 Nov
An estimated 47 per cent of Nigerians now live in poverty or below the international poverty line of $2.15 as economic
6 Nov
The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to wipe out poverty in Nigeria. He said this is reflected as the Bank of Industry (BOI) disbursed grants and loans to citizens to boost their businesses under the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Sani spoke at a…
1 Nov
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is scheduled to visit Nigeria this month as part of efforts aimed at strengthening ties with the Global South.
31 Oct
The rich in society have been called upon to lend a helping hand in addressing the appalling level of hunger and poverty among Nigerians. The governorship candidate of the Accord Party in the recently held Edo State poll, Dr Bright Enabulele, who made the call in Abuja on Wednesday, remarked that it behoves Nigerians to…
26 Oct
Addressing the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations recently, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hit the nail on the head on the new scramble for raw materials in Africa by the West to the disadvantage and poverty entrenchment of African countries.
18 Oct
The share of Nigerians living below the national poverty line has risen from 40.1 per cent in 2018 to 56 per cent as of this year, the World Bank has said.
14 Oct
Closing the season, the Nobel economics prize is handed out on Monday with specialists on credit, the role of government, and wealth
14 Oct
Fifteen months after President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency on agriculture, requiring the cultivation of 500,000 hectares of farmland, the World Bank has listed Nigeria among the countries experiencing the worst food inflation.
21 Sep
At the 2024 Gender and Inclusion Summit held in Abuja, traditional and religious leaders took centre stage in addressing the pressing issues of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and poverty. A key session, titled "From Policy to Practice: The Role of Religious and Traditional Leaders in GBV Interventions that Promote Equity and Address Poverty," highlighted the critical…
17 Sep
The Chairman of the Africa Peace Organisation (APO), Hon. Justice Suleiman Galadima (rtd) has decried the plight of no fewer than 429 million people living in extreme poverty in Africa. Galadima in a statement in Abuja blamed the situation for the spate of insecurity and conflict in the continent. He explained that the international Africa…
13 Sep
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, on Friday, said Nigeria must plan to solve the twin problems of poverty
11 Sep
A former Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, Prof. Lai Olurode, has attributed the prevalence of multidimensional poverty in Nigeria to low budgetary spending on health and education. The former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lamented that Nigeria spent the least on education and health when compared to Ghana…
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Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have apprehended 125 recalcitrant commercial buses and 48 privately owned vehicles for flagrant violations, including unauthorised parking and severe road obstructions. This sweeping crackdown was executed across notorious gridlock-prone corridors such as Idumota, Ijaye Street, Martins, Ereko, Nnamdi Azikiwe by Tom Jones, Ebute-Ero, Oyingbo, Ijora, Adeniji…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to review complaints from Nigerians who participated in the recently concluded public auction of forfeited vehicles conducted by accredited auctioneers on its behalf. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Oyewale said the commission received reports of various challenges, including…
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Nollywood stars Toyin Abraham, Iyabo Ojo, and Muyiwa Ademola have announced the release dates for their latest films, ‘Iyalode’, ‘Labake Olododo’, and ‘Ori, respectively. The filmmakers revealed that ‘Iyalode’ will hit cinemas on June 6, 2025, ‘Labake Olododo’ is set for March 28, 2025, while ‘Ori’ will be released on May 1, 2024. The trio…
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A Nigerian man, Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, 24, has been extradited to the United States to face prosecution for the alleged sextortion of a minor, which led to the victim's death. According to the BBC, Lawal, from Osun State, was flown to the US on Saturday following an agreement with the federal government that he would…
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A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court judge, Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu, has deferred the arraignment of Umar Yusuf to February 3. Yusuf was the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Agency (NHIS). Appointed in 2016, Yusuf's tenure was riddled with controversies and several allegations. The Guardian earlier reported that the former NHIA…
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The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Thursday announced the opening of a Taiwan Scholarship Program for its students. UNILAG, in a statement on X, said the scholarship is for students who aspire to broaden their horizons, gain valuable international experience, and contribute to the global advancement of knowledge and innovation in their fields of study.…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its fight against fuel smuggling, intercepting 199,495 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in a major operation across Adamawa and Taraba states. The seized fuel, valued at N199.5 million, was being illegally transported for export using sophisticated concealment methods. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made…
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The management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo, has cancelled the final year examinations written on January 29 by graduating students from the institution’s Faculty of Arts. The university’s Registrar, Mr Ephraim Isiraojie, in a memo on Thursday, said the decision followed the ‘wild jubilation’ and celebration by graduating students which violated the…
49 mins ago
Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, Plateau Commissioner for Health, says Plateau and Nasarawa are the only states to have eradicated Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) and Lymphatic Filariasis (elephantiasis) in Nigeria. Shurkuk stated this on Thursday in Jos when he briefed newsmen to commemorate the 2025 World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day with the theme “Unite, Act, Eliminate, Neglected…
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The National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS), on Thursday, urged the Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), the Federal Ministry of Education, and all other relevant authorities to act swiftly to restore accountability in the university and ensure that students receive the quality education and welfare they deserve. NANS, in a statement…