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Poverty

December 13, 2025

Stakeholders urge media support against maternal malnutrition

She said Nigeria’s maternal mortality rate remains among the highest globally.

Malnourished woman
October 9, 2025

World Bank saying 139 million Nigerians in poverty doesn’t bother Tinubu: Presidency

The President Bola Tinubu-led government has stated that it is unperturbed by the World Bank’s economic assessment, noting that 139 million Nigerians live in poverty.

Northern kids with empty bowls; Tinubu with toothpick
October 8, 2025

139 million Nigerians live in poverty: food inflation, insecurity remain high under Tinubu’s watch: World Bank

World Bank said more needs to be done to ensure the reforms translate into better living standards for its citizens.

Tinubu, market women
October 8, 2025

Nigerian government’s policy inconsistency major obstacle to development: Emir of Kano

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that persistent policy inconsistency was a major obstacle to the country’s economic and agricultural development.

Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
September 27, 2025

Tinubu commissions 874 cadets into armed forces

Mr Tinubu urged the military to safeguard the country’s economic interests against terrorists and insurgents.

September 17, 2025

Kwara, partners unite to eliminate infectious diseases

He said infectious diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, syphilis, and malaria continue to pose serious challenges in the state.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
August 13, 2025

NHRC seeks comprehensive rights-approach to youth empowerment

The National Human Rights Commission has called for a comprehensive rights-based approach to youth empowerment.

International Youth Day
March 4, 2025

Death sentence sought for Nigeria’s cannibals, ritualists

There have been growing concerns about the obnoxious increasing trend of ritual killings across Nigeria.

Hangman's noose, Ritualist used to illustrate the story
February 15, 2025

Number of Africans without basic life necessities hits 25-year high: Report

According to the report, corruption may have contributed to the recent spike in poverty rates.

A poor neighbourhood used to illustrate the story
January 14, 2025

Pope Francis releases historic autobiography ‘Hope: The Autobiography’

Enriched by unpublished photographs and personal anecdotes, the memoir offers a rare glimpse into Pope Francis’s private and public life.

Pope Francis' 'Hope: The Autobiography'