poverty

Only 17% of Nigerian workers’ wages are above poverty level

The World Bank Group has urged that deep structural reforms guided by evidence are urgently needed to lift millions of…

4 years ago

President Buhari vows to prioritise poor, vulnerable Nigerians’ welfare till 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the poor and vulnerable in Nigeria remain a top priority for protection and lifting from…

4 years ago

FAO unveils improved method of measuring rural poverty

The majority of the world poor live in rural areas, but it is difficult to obtain reliable and harmonized information…

4 years ago

Extreme poverty rises in West Africa due to COVID-19 pandemic -report

Extreme poverty in West Africa increased by almost 3% last year, according to a new report on the socio-economic impact…

4 years ago

African countries to monetize natural gas

Africa’s natural gas resources have the potential to accelerate socio-economic growth and eradicate energy poverty. As a result, many countries…

4 years ago

VP Osinbajo optimistic in Nigeria’s ability to surmount challenges

Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has expressed optimism that the country can still generate economic growth, eradicate poverty, develop…

5 years ago

Investment in education will lift Nigerians out of poverty –experts

Financial experts have tasked the federal government to improve the ease of doing business and invest more in the education…

5 years ago

N-SIP targeted at poverty reduction – FG

The federal government said the National Social Investment Program (N-SIP) was introduced to reduce hunger among vulnerable Nigerians. Hajia Sadiya…

5 years ago

Buhari inaugurates steering committee on poverty reduction

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated in Abuja the National Steering Committee (NSC) of the National Strategy for Poverty Reduction…

5 years ago

Social investment: Managers, beneficiaries of the North East laud FG

Managers of the National Social Investment Program (NSIP) in the northeastern region of the country praised the federal government for…

5 years ago

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