Tag: Poverty
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Subsidy removal: Over 7.1 million Nigerians may enter extreme poverty – World Bank warns
Following the removal of fuel subsidy, the World Bank has disclosed that over 7.1 million Nigerians may enter extreme poverty if the federal government fails to provide palliative measures. The World Bank disclosed this in its June 2023 edition of the Nigeria Development Update on Tuesday in Abuja. Recall that President Bola Tinubu introduced some…
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As Nigerians swim in poverty, retiring Govs expect opulent pensions – By Godwin Etakibuebu
Many Nigerians have accepted their ‘fate’ when it comes to the ostentatious lifestyle that many public office holders – elected or otherwise – lead. Whether they are lawmakers that swim in rivers of jumbo pay, or the President and governors that loom too large on public treasures, many government officials have become gods onto themselves.
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Workers Day: Gov Adeleke speaks on antidote to poverty
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun says to address poverty and underdevelopment in the society, public servants must be accorded better treatment.
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Better treatment of workers antidote to poverty, under-devt. – Adeleke
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun says to address poverty and underdevelopment in society, public servants must be accorded better treatment. Adeleke stated this during the Workers’ Day celebrations, held at Osogbo township stadium on Monday.
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Energy poverty has to be tackled headlong – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says energy poverty has to be tackled headlong for African countries to attain middle-income status and an inclusive prosperity for its people. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said the vice president delivered a Special Public Lecture at the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) in Philadelphia, U.S.
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Alleviating poverty and human misery – By Fernando Ocáriz
On the tenth anniversary of Harambee, a social initiative for alleviating poverty and human misery, Bishop Javier Echevarría gave a conference on The Christian Heart, Motor of Social Development. In light of the social doctrine of the Church and the message of St. Josemaría, Bishop Javier reminded us that the dialogue between Jesus and a…
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SDP presidential candidate promises to reduce poverty rate
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) Presidential Candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo has promised to reduce the rate of poverty in Nigeria and provide more opportunities for the youths when elected.
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Poverty in Niger Delta requires concerted efforts – Ayu
The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu on Wednesday decried the poor living condition in Niger Delta and called for cconcerted efforts by all stakeholders to address the challenge. Ayu made the call while inaugurating the multi-billion Naira Ogheye Floating Market; Odokun Secondary School, 3-km pedestrian road linking Oboghoro to Ogheye-Dimigun.…
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SDP’s presidential candidate promises to address poverty, insecurity
Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo said on Tuesday in Kano that he would address insecurity and poverty if elected.
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2023: Peter Obi identifies 2 priorities to address if elected president
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has promised to address two key priorities: insecurity and poverty when elected as president in 2023.