Food security/poverty reduction: Revamping cooperative sector is urgent, not optional
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sabi Abdullahi, has stressed that reforming Nigeria’s cooperative sector is critical to achieving food security and reducing poverty. He described the move as urgent and unavoidable. According to him, cooperatives play a major role in everyday economic activities, from farming and food distribution to housing, transport, […]
Channel attention to pillars of development – Peter Obi tells Nigerian govt
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerian leaders and wealthy citizens to focus on key areas of national growth. He said security, healthcare, education and poverty reduction are the main pillars needed to build a strong and fair society. Obi made the call in a post on his verified X account after […]
Obi Visits Anglican Comprehensive School & Anglican Hospital, Donates ₦10M Each
Peter Obi has continued his mission to fight poverty by supporting important sectors like healthcare and education. After attending the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Rome, he returned to Nigeria feeling energized by the Pope’s call to take serious action against poverty. Shortly after landing in Abuja, Obi visited the building site of the […]
75.5 per cent rural Nigerians living below poverty line – World Bank
The World Bank has revealed that around 75.5% of rural Nigerians are currently living below the poverty line, showing a worsening of the economic conditions in the country’s rural areas. This information was shared in the World Bank’s April 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief for Nigeria, which paints a bleak picture of growing poverty, inequality, […]
Lifting of solid minerals mining in Zamfara will attract investors, create job opportunities – Minister
The recent decision to lift the ban on solid minerals mining in Zamfara State is a game-changer for the region’s economy. According to the Minister of State for Defense, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, this move will attract both local and foreign investors, create job opportunities, and address pressing issues like poverty and unemployment. Speaking to […]
Ndume Warns New Humanitarian Minister About His Predecessor’s Removal
During the recent screening of Nentawe Yilwatda, the newly appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, offered key advice. He stressed the importance of using financial technology to enhance support for vulnerable populations in Nigeria. Ndume referred to the removal of Yilwatda’s predecessor, Betta Edu, earlier this year, […]
New Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Visits Senator Simon Lalong
On Wednesday, October 23, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the newly appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, visited Senator Simon Bako Lalong. This visit is seen as a gesture of thanks from Yilwatda to Lalong for his support. Senator Lalong recently stepped down from his role as the Minister of Labour, Employment, and Productivity […]
World Bank Approves $1.57 Billion Support for Nigeria’s Health and Environment
The World Bank has made a significant commitment to Nigeria by approving a funding package of $1.57 billion. This financial support aims to enhance the health services available to women, children, and adolescents and address the challenges posed by climate change through improved infrastructure and governance. This comprehensive funding initiative will positively impact millions of […]
World Bank Approves $2.25 Billion to Support Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
The World Bank has approved $2.25 billion to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, aiming to stabilize the economy and help vulnerable citizens. Finance Minister Wale Edun announced two key financial aid packages last night. These packages include $1.5 billion for the Nigeria Reforms for Economic Stabilisation to Enable Transformation (RESET) Development Policy Financing […]