Tag: Poverty
90% of Ukrainians may become poor as a result of war...
The United Nations Development Programme has revealed that about 90 per cent of the Ukrainian population may plunge into poverty if the war with...
How my mother and I survived daily amidst poverty -Whitemoney
Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye winner, Hazel Oyeze Onou, also known as Whitemoney, has narrated how he was able to feed his mother...
Poverty is why people are religious and churchy – Reno Omokri
Nigerian human rights activist, Reno Omokri, has stated that the majority of those who are so religious and visit the church occasionally are doing...
Pay more attention to security, poverty, Emir of Kano urges Buhari
The Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to pay more attention to security, poverty, and food inflation in the country.
Bayero...
Buhari inaugurates committee to lift 100m Nigerians from poverty
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated the National Steering Committee of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS).
The committee, which is chaired by...
Poverty, unemployment responsible for Boko Haram insurgency — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said youth unemployment and poverty is majorly responsible for Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria.
The President, while speaking in an...
‘New Nigeria will soon come’ — Okorocha
Former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has expressed confidence that the nation will overcome its current challenges and emerge as a new Nigeria.
The...
Climate summit: Our actions have reduced hunger, poverty, Buhari tells world...
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated his administration's commitment to address the impact of climate change by embracing major environmentally sound and climate-friendly programmes.
Buhari noted...
Kano LG chairman appoints 55 aides to ‘eradicate poverty’
The Chairman of the council of Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, Hassan Garban Kauye Farawa, has appointed 55 Special Advisers and Assistants.
According...
COVID-19 has pushed about 161 million Africans into poverty — ECA
Reports say between 49 million and 161 million Africans may have fallen under the poverty line due to the harsh economic impacts of the...
Sustainable Agriculture as a Pillar of Climate Adaptation in Africa –...
Evelyn Dan Epelle, San Jose, California
ADIS24 - Africa stands at the forefront of climate change impacts, despite its low contribution to greenhouse gas emissions....
