Thursday, June 18, 2026

Poverty

June 10, 2026

Nigeria’s democratic structures struggling with multidimensional poverty, insecurity: LEAD

According to the LEAD Network Africa executive director, Nigeria’s democratic journey remains a work in progress.

Leadership Entrepreneurship and Advocacy Network Africa
May 27, 2026

Children’s Day: Poverty, poor policies hurting Nigerian youths, experts say

Experts have expressed concern over the worsening plights of Nigerian children, citing insecurity, poverty, climate risks and poor educational policies as threats to their future.

NORTHERN SCHOOLCHILDREN
May 27, 2026

Tinubu’s harsh economic reforms necessary; Nigerians should make sacrifices: Shettima

“No matter how long the night may seem, dawn will surely come. Nigeria is steadily advancing on the path of peace, recovery and sustainable development,” Mr Shettima said.

Tinubu with Shettima
May 1, 2026

Insecurity, poverty crushing Nigerian workers: NLC, TUC

He described workers as the backbone of productivity in healthcare, education, aviation, energy, and public service.

NLC protest
April 23, 2026

Rising insecurity shows limits of force, demands non-kinetic strategy: Expert

A peace advocate says Nigeria’s evolving security challenges highlight the limits of military force and underscore the urgent need for non-kinetic and collective approaches.

Armed soldiers fighting Boko Haram
March 7, 2026

Federal, state govts must be intentional about lifting people from poverty, says Jandor

Mr Adediran said the core purpose of leadership was to empower citizens, lift the poor, and bridge the gap between the rich and the less privileged.

Jandor
March 6, 2026

Governor Sani cautions journalists against ‘latter-day’ activists

Governor Uba Sani has cautioned journalists against what he described as the activities of “latter-day activists”.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
February 24, 2026

Kaduna ginger-producing communities unite to tackle child labour

The Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria has intensified efforts to eradicate child labour in the ginger supply chain in Southern Kaduna.

: Kids on farm
February 24, 2026

Nigeria tasks ECOWAS parliamentarians on robust legislation for AfCTA implementation

Deputy foreign affairs minister Bianca Ojukwu made the appeal at the opening of the 2026 First Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament and Seminar on Monday in Abuja.

2026 First Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament and Seminar
January 24, 2026

Youths key to Nigeria’s education reform: Alausa

He noted that education reforms were anchored on President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Tunji Alausa