Tag: poverty
Political Apathy And The Vicious Circle Of Poverty
By Akido Agenro It is not for nothing that a nation so endowed as Nigeria has failed to harness its…
Many Lagosians still live In abject poverty, says Ikuforiji
Eromosele Ebhomele Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, on Monday maintained that most residents of the…
APC Has Imported Poverty, Hardship on Ogun – PDP Chieftain
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The ruling party in Ogun state, All Progressive Congress, APC has been accused of importing poverty and hardship…
I’ve reduced poverty in Nigeria by 50 per cent – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday in Benin said the country had reduced its poverty rate by 50 per cent. Jonathan…
Poverty And Unemployment In Nigeria: Recent Realities
Nigeria’s fortune over the years has been majorly roped on the performance of the oil sector. However, in recent times,…
Ghana says poverty cut by half since 1992
The number of people living in poverty in Ghana halved between 1992 and 2013, the government said Friday, with the…
Jonathan pledges to cooperate with private sector to fight poverty
President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday reiterated his administration’s commitment to work with private sector to reduce poverty through job creation…
Between Boko Haram And Ebola Virus
By Tayo Ogunbiyi These, indeed, are unusual times for mankind. Like never before, natural disasters, poverty, hunger, international conflicts and…
Nigeria Has No Business With Poverty
By Prince Arinze Onebunne Nigeria exploits of old in agricultural commodities like groundnuts in the Northern part, oil palm, rubber,…
Over 2.2 billion poor people globally – UNDP
Over 2.2 billion people are “poor or near-poor”, with financial crises, natural disasters, soaring food prices and violent conflicts threatening…
‘Lagos Not For Politics Of Poverty And Stomach’
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has assured Lagosians that it is ready and prepared to…
Okonjo-Iweala’s Indictment Of Governors
Last week, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stunningly indicted the state and…
Concern over trickle down effect of Nigeria’s growth
LAGOS (AFP) – Nigeria could soon become Africa biggest economy but there is growing recognition that the landmark will be…
Nigeria’s Official Profligacy
Nigerian public officials indulge in wanton luxury in the midst of grinding poverty Given what many have described as his…
Jonathan Has Failed —Mrs Fawehinmi
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has failed Nigeria and should be defeated in 2015, and his wife, Patience, has made things…