poverty

Nigeria’s poverty crisis remains severe despite years of economic reforms, according to experts reacting to new findings from the World Bank. The report shows that about 79 per cent of Nigerians are poor or vulnerable, leaving an…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, says living conditions for many poor Nigerians are improving, arguing that stronger local governments are key to reducing poverty. Speaking during an…

The Presidency of Nigeria has said that tackling poverty in the country should primarily fall under the responsibility of local governments, arguing that they are the tier of government closest to the people. Special Adviser to President…

World Bank Group President, David Malpass said the ongoing war in Ukraine has complemented the pandemic to drive prices skyward and knocked the global growth rate. This development raises concerns about developing countries, says…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the problem of extreme poverty in Nigeria keeps him up at night. Mr Osinbajo disclosed this at a dinner and Interactive Session with Faculty Members, Harvard Business School (HBS) on Tuesday in Lagos.…

A new research has revealed that children from low-income backgrounds, where parents have a low level of education, have weaker brain activity and are more likely to be distracted. The lead researcher, John Spencer, a professor from…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday said a stronger tie between Africa and China would curtail the scourge of poverty in Africa. Obasanjo spoke at a forum organised by the Embassy of China, titled: “A new era for China-Africa…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Children Investment Foundation Fund (CIFF) on Monday pledged to support the Kaduna State Government to treat no fewer than 279,542  malnourished children in the state. UNICEF’s Chief of…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the country is on course to effectively tackle poverty and unemployment through its micro-economic planning and Social Investment Programmes. Osinbajo said this on Thursday when a delegation of…