poverty

Majority of Nigerians Still Missing Out on Country’s Progress, Warns CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has emphasized that despite notable advancements since independence, genuine national progress should be evaluated by the availability of food...

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Politics Today
4 days ago4 days ago

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has emphasized that despite notable advancements since independence, genuine national progress should be evaluated by the availability of food for citizens and the assurance of their safety. In a statement marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh recognized the enduring spirit of Nigerians who have weathered...

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UN Slaps ‘Snapback’ Sanctions, Deepening Iran’s Hunger, Poverty, and Anxiety: NPR
A locally manufactured missile alongside banners featuring images of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and military leaders who lost their lives in an Israeli...

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International News
1 week ago1 week ago

A locally manufactured missile alongside banners featuring images of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and military leaders who lost their lives in an Israeli attack in June, exhibited at Baharestan Square, Tehran, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. Vahid Salemi/AP In the early hours of Sunday, the United Nations reinstated sanctions targeting Iran’s nuclear ambitions, intensifying...

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FEATURE… Inside Osun’s Out-of-School Crisis: Powerful Stories of Poverty, Struggle, and Unyielding Resilience
On a blistering Tuesday afternoon near the entrance of Obafemi Awolowo University, where Town-Gboro buses frequently ferry students and staff, a group of young adolescents...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

On a blistering Tuesday afternoon near the entrance of Obafemi Awolowo University, where Town-Gboro buses frequently ferry students and staff, a group of young adolescents aged between 11 and 17 weaved through the crowd, earnestly asking for help. These youths-Kudus Ayomide, Ayomide Olabosun, Ezekiel Fajemila, Olabosun Daniel, and Toheeb Akinpelu-were seen pleading for alms. “Sir,...

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Give the Poor a Chance to Breathe: Empowering Voices for Change!
My attendance here today highlights the significant value we place on this Entrepreneurial Leadership Development program. I stand before you not as a distant figure,...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

My attendance here today highlights the significant value we place on this Entrepreneurial Leadership Development program. I stand before you not as a distant figure, but as someone who began modestly-launching a small hotel with just five rooms in Eket back in 1996. Over time, before entering public service, we expanded to own numerous hotel...

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South East in Crisis: Shattered Dreams and a Lost Future
As this six-week in-depth review of the 2025 Phillips Consulting State Performance Index (pSPI) concludes, focus now shifts to the South East region. Long celebrated...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

As this six-week in-depth review of the 2025 Phillips Consulting State Performance Index (pSPI) concludes, focus now shifts to the South East region. Long celebrated as Nigeria’s commercial heartbeat, this area has been synonymous with innovation and tenacity. Its bustling markets-from Onitsha to Aba-have long been hubs of entrepreneurial vigor, while its diaspora has significantly...

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Tinubu Struggles to Tackle Nigeria’s Growing Hunger Crisis

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News & Gossips
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Nigerian Father’s Heartbreaking Story: How His Son Sucked His Fingers to Fight Hunger During Their Darkest Year
Vincent Aluu, a Nigerian father of three, has courageously shared the story of the most challenging period in his life, marked by severe financial hardship...

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Lifestyle
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

Vincent Aluu, a Nigerian father of three, has courageously shared the story of the most challenging period in his life, marked by severe financial hardship and emotional strain. In 2017, while enrolled in his MSc program, Vincent found himself unable to provide basic necessities for his family, including food and school fees for his children....

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80m Nigerian youth unemployed – Report
The report also highlighted that about 1.7 million graduates leave Nigeria’s universities and polytechnics every year, yet the economy continues to lack the capacity to...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

The report also highlighted that about 1.7 million graduates leave Nigeria’s universities and polytechnics every year, yet the economy continues to lack the capacity to absorb them into the labour market. The post 80m Nigerian youth unemployed – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Obi slams Tinubu: ‘Revenue targets are meaningless while Nigerians starve’
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has delivered a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s claim that his administration has met Nigeria’s 2025 revenue...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has delivered a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s claim that his administration has met Nigeria’s 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule. In a country where millions are struggling under rising inflation, collapsing businesses, and unpaid pensions, Obi said Tinubu’s celebration of revenue milestones is not only hollow...

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Northeast Governors Unite in Jalingo to Tackle Insecurity, Poverty, and Infrastructure Challenges
North-East Governors Convene in Jalingo to Tackle Regional Challenges In preparation for the 12th assembly of the North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF), the forum’s chairman, who...

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Business Updates
1 month ago1 month ago

North-East Governors Convene in Jalingo to Tackle Regional Challenges In preparation for the 12th assembly of the North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF), the forum’s chairman, who also serves as the Governor of Borno State, has called for a united front to confront the pressing issues of insecurity, widespread poverty, and inadequate infrastructure that continue to hinder...

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