poverty

North ranks highest in poverty and illiteracy levels – FG

The federal government on Saturday in Katsina declared that the northern part of the…

‘9.45 million Nigerians are poor’

A total of 9.45 million Nigerians in 35 states of the federation are poor,…

Speak up on national unity, Osinbajo tells Nigeria’s policy elite

Vice President of Nigeria,  Yemi Osinbajo has said that there is need for Nigeria’s…

A woman who doesn’t like money is not an asset – Reno Omokri

Former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has an opinion which he willingly…

2,153 world’s richest have more money than 4.6 billion poorest combined – Oxfam

The world’s richest 2,153 people controlled more money than the poorest 4.6 billion combined…

Buhari to lift 100m Nigerians out of poverty

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has disclosed the plan…

Be united with renewed vigour, determination, Atiku tells Nigerians

In Abuja, on Tuesday, Former Vice-President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar in a new year…

We redistributed Abacha’s loot to poor and vulnerable Nigerians, says FG

The Federal Government has disclosed it shared the funds recovered from monies looted by…

94 million Nigerians live in extreme poverty – Oxfam

Oxfam International says no fewer than 94,470,535 million people in Nigeria live below the…

Poverty will end in Nigeria by 2030 – Fayemi

Dr Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has expressed optimism that poverty can be eradicated…

‘Nigeria needs $24bn to lift its citizens out of poverty’

An international organisation, Oxfam, has said it will cost about $24 billion to lift all…

Why I stay awake at night – Yemi Osinbajo

Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria's Vice President has said the problem of extreme poverty in Nigeria…