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Bishop Kukah and Nigeria’s poverty alleviation profiteers
This means that of Nigeria’s roughly 235 million people, 140 million live below the poverty line. These huge numbers reflect the poorest, with non-existent health facilities, poor standards of living, and a lack of…
Obasanjo blames corruption for making many poor Nigerians poorer
•Hold accountable those responsible for Nigerians’ woes, he advises•As Sanusi calls for legal reforms that tackle unexplained wealth Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday declared that the prevailing…
Airtel begins second airtime payout for poor network service
Airtel Nigeria has begun a second round of airtime compensation for customers affected by poor network service, extending the Nigerian read more Airtel begins second airtime payout for poor network service
Many Magistrates’ Courtrooms Are Cramped, Poorly Ventilated – SAN
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olusola Ojutalayo, has raised the alarm over the poor working conditions in many magistrates’ courts across Nigeria, describing their courtrooms as “cramped, hot and poorly…
Valencia sack coach, CEO after poor La Liga start
Valencia sacked coach Carlos Corberan and CEO Ron Gourlay on Sunday after a poor start to the Spanish season. The post Valencia sack coach, CEO after poor La Liga start appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigeria’s Age Not Excuse For Poor Governance, Institutional Failures – RMD
Veteran actor and filmmaker Richard Mofe-Damijo has said Nigeria’s age should not be used to excuse poor governance, institutional failures, or other shortcomings but should remind citizens that building a stable and…
NSE links project failures to poor procurement
The Nigerian Society of Engineers says poor procurement, planning, and maintenance are major reasons for project failures in Nigeria’s construction sector. Read More:…
How natural parasites, poor production endanger fish consumers – expert
By Gabriel Ewepu A university don has warned that parasites, contamination and poor handling practices pose serious public-health risks in Nigeria’s fishery sector. Professor of Environmental Parasitology and…
Expert raises concern over consumer habits, poor hygiene fueling E.coli outbreaks
A global research team led by Dr Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, a public health researcher, has warned that consumer behaviour, unsafe fast-food preparation practices, and poor hygiene awareness are contributing to…
ADC: This govt arresting poor miners while powerful persons behind illegal mining walking freely
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for a transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 miners in Niger State, declaring that the lives of poor Nigerians must not be treated as disposable. The opposition…
Poor funding, infrastructure crippling agric lending — CBN
A CBN official says poor funding for research and inadequate infrastructure are crippling access to finance for Nigerian farmers, not just a shortage of ca Read More:…
Poor infrastructure, weak cold chain threaten artisanal fishing — Oyetola
By Folarin Kehinde ABUJA — Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has identified poor infrastructure, inadequate cold-chain facilities and limited access to modern fishing technology as major…
Ekiti guber: Tribunal slams Action Alliance over poor attitude to election petition
The three-member panel of the Election Tribunal hearing the petitions arising from the June 20, 2026 governorship election in The post Ekiti guber: Tribunal slams Action Alliance over poor attitude to election petition…
Poor Compensation Fuels Physiotherapists ‘JAPA’ Syndrome, Says Doctor
She noted that in a public hospital, one physiotherapist could be attending to 5 to 7 patients, and some people are more than that in a day without so much support. The post Poor Compensation Fuels Physiotherapists…
Why 18% returns make you richer in Abia but poorer in Lagos
Nigeria’s inflation continued to decelerate in August, with headline inflation falling for the third consecutive month to 15.39% from... The post Why 18% returns make you richer in Abia but poorer in Lagos appeared…
Ease Financial Burden On Poor Nigerians, Catholic Bishops Urge Govts
.Say insecurity, poverty, poor infrastructure slow down economic growth, lives Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on the government at all levels to
VIDEO: ‘Little things shouldn’t be problems’, lady laments missed jobs over poor electricity
A Nigerian lady has lamented the country’s poor electricity supply, saying the persistent power crisis has affected her work and made it difficult for The post VIDEO: ‘Little things shouldn’t be problems’, lady laments…
Wike challenges Uzodimma over Tinubu’s poor 2023 showing in Imo
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has hit back at Hope Uzodimma, Imo State governor and Chairman read more Wike challenges Uzodimma over Tinubu’s poor 2023 showing in Imo
Ex-MILAD Oyakhire decries poor funding, training of police
A former military administrator of Oyo and Taraba states, Prince Edore Oyakhire, has said that inadequate funding, poor training, insufficient equipment and low remuneration are undermining the effectiveness of the…
Catholic bishops raise alarm over insecurity, poverty, poor infrastructure in Nigeria
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on governments at all levels to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity, poverty, poor infrastructure and other challenges threatening the dignity and…
BREAKING: Police Officers Deployed For Osun Election Remain Stranded Weeks After Poll, Complain Of Poor Welfare
BREAKING: Police Officers Deployed For Osun Election Remain Stranded Weeks After Poll, Complain Of Poor Welfare According to the sources, some of the officers are being kept in camps under difficult conditions, with…
6 Zamfara Lawmakers Defect From APC, Blame Insecurity, Poor Leadership
Six members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have resigned their membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal divisions, injustice, insecurity and what they described as poor leadership by…
Why we won’t restrict student loans to poor Nigerians — NELFUND boss
NELFUND Managing Director/CEO, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, has explained why the Federal Government’s student loan scheme is not restricted to... The post Why we won’t restrict student loans to poor Nigerians — NELFUND boss…
NELFUND has eased financial burden on poor students – Shettima
VP Kashim Shettima says the NELFUND initiative has provided crucial financial relief to poor students, removing barriers to higher education in Nigeria. Read More:…
Poor power supply forced diesel use for Oyo streetlights — Makinde
“If there is no electricity from the national grid, are we supposed to leave our streets in darkness? We have to..." The post Poor power supply forced diesel use for Oyo streetlights — Makinde appeared first on Tribune…
Why poor property management is destroying value of real estate
Nigeria’s real estate sector has witnessed remarkable growth over the years, with individuals, families, businesses, institutions and investors committing substantial read more Why poor property management is destroying…
Nigerians in UK lament delays, extra fees, poor organisation at NIS passport centres
The exercise aims to help Nigerians obtain new passports, renew existing ones, and resolve pending passport applications. The post Nigerians in UK lament delays, extra fees, poor organisation at NIS passport centres…
Poor funding, rising costs stall 250,000 housing projects
Stakeholders blame poor funding and rising construction costs for 250,000 abandoned housing projects in Nigeria as the government plans to recover them. Read More:…
Changing the tide: How systematic land titling is turning Maiduguri’s urban poor into landlords
In the busy streets and neighborhoods of Maiduguri, land is much more than just a physical ground upon which we read more Changing the tide: How systematic land titling is turning Maiduguri’s urban poor into landlords
Bosun Tijani at three: Fibre delays, poor networks and an unfinished digital agenda
For millions of Nigerians, the promise of a digital economy is still measured in something far more basic than artificial read more Bosun Tijani at three: Fibre delays, poor networks and an unfinished digital agenda
Nigeria’s oil wealth, NELFUND and the plight of poor students
Nigeria’s oil wealth is rising, but poor students continue to struggle, raising fresh questions about NELFUND’s role in supporting the country's education.
Weak institutions, poor management holding Nigeria back — Peterside
By Juliet Umeh LAGOS — Leadership and public policy expert, Dakuku Peterside, has identified weak institutions, poor management and inconsistent policy implementation as major factors preventing Nigeria from translating…
24m Niger Deltans Are Multi-Dimensionally Poor — Okonjo-Iweala
Director-general of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has declared that 24 million, out of about 50 million people in the Niger Delta region are rated as multi-dimensionally poor. Okonjo-Iweala…
Stealing from the poor is Abuja’s favourite game
By Dele Sobowale Two former Ministers of Humanitarian Services – one sacked but allowed to go home and the other now on the run – symbolize how public servants in Abuja view Nigeria’s poor people. They are not to be…
Obasanjo: Nigeria Has No Reason To Be Poor
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigeria has no justification to be poor, blaming the country’s persistent economic challenges partly on policies that encourage imports at the expense of local production.…
Poor timing turns Kara bridge repair into nightmare
Commuters and motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are facing severe delays and physical hardship as construction work on the Kara read more Poor timing turns Kara bridge repair into nightmare
Shearer poor one-on-one — Yakubu
Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni says Alan Shearer was poor in one-on-one situations, naming Thierry Henry as his all-time favourite EPL strike Read More: https://punchng.com/shearer-poor-one-on-one-yakubu/
Respite for Bakiyawa Women After Years of Poor Maternity Care
Francis Sardauna writes that after years of enduring poor facilities and limited healthcare services, the recent renovation of the Bakiyawa Maternal and Child Health Centre (MCHC) by UNICEF, with funding
NBA decries poor courtroom facilities, e-filing challenges in Ondo
The NBA Akure branch raises concerns over poor courtroom facilities and e-filing challenges in Ondo State, urging improvements for legal practice. Read More:…
Respite for Bakiyawa Women After Years of Poor Maternity Care
Francis Sardauna writes that after years of enduring poor facilities and limited healthcare services, the recent renovation of the Bakiyawa Maternal and Child Health Centre (MCHC) by UNICEF, with funding