Tag: poverty
World Bank: 4m Nigerians pushed into poverty in six months
The World Bank says no fewer than four million Nigerians were pushed into the poverty trap in the first six months of 2023.
The World...
Tinubu to governors: We must get Nigerians out of poverty
President Bola Tinubu has called on the state governors to collaborate with the Federal Government in tackling poverty in the country, saying the level...
Obi in Abuja: Nigeria produces poverty, past leaders failed
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, says the challenges bedevilling Nigeria revolve around political leadership that has failed the country...
Gates Foundation earmarks $8.3bn to fight poverty in 2023
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) says it will spend $8.3 billion to fight poverty, disease, and inequity in 2023.
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Atiku: I’ll improve electricity supply, reduce poverty as president
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to enhance electricity supply in the country if elected as president...
Obi: I’ll address insecurity, poverty as president
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has promised to address insecurity and poverty if elected as president in 2023.
Obi stated...
Okowa: Poverty, insecurity signposts of APC govt
The vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, says poverty, hunger, and insecurity have characterised the ruling...
Sokoto, Bayelsa lead Nigeria’s poverty rating
The Federal Government says a recent survey has shown that the country’s poverty is mostly found in the rural areas, noting that Sokoto State...
FG: Governors failing to tackle poverty, hardship
The Federal Government has again challenged governors on the need to address the level of poverty among rural dwellers to make life more meaningful...
Minister: FG to lift 100m Nigerians out of poverty in 10...
The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, says the Federal Government is set to generate 21 million full time jobs and lift 35 million people...
