…health sector. “Mental health is profoundly shaped by the social determinants of health—economic hardship, unemployment and underemployment, rising transportation costs, poor roads, inadequate housing, unsafe communities, unreliable electricity and water supply, food insecurity, and the escalating cost of living, among…

…privatisation and public assets was an attempt to shift public attention from the economic hardship confronting Nigerians. The Olusegun Obasanjo administration’s power sector spending and commitments, commonly cited at about $16bn, became the subject of a House of Representatives probe after his exit from office in 200…

…said the composition of the campaign council should concern Nigerians, particularly amid economic hardship, unemployment, insecurity and pressure on essential public services. Kwankwaso also appealed to Yari to reconsider his acceptance of the Director-General position, arguing that the former Zamfara governor understo…

…and N35,000 monthly for workers as part of measures to cushion the effect of the economic hardship following the removal of the fuel subsidy. “We will be joyful if the minister can honour this pronouncement made by the Federal Government since 2023,” they said. The pensioners added that while the workers had already re…

…that the additional funds had not always translated into spending that reflected the economic hardship facing Nigerians. “Roads, bridges, drainage and other infrastructure remain important, but some governments appear to favour conspicuous projects while schools, healthcare facilities, water supply and other basic serv…

…Atiku’s recent stance as political opportunism that seeks to capitalize on Nigerians’ economic hardships for electoral gain, instead of proposing a viable alternative to the government’s current reform programme. Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, said in a statement that A…

…Rights Watch reported that over 800 people died after the 2011 elections. “With current economic hardship, the temptation to use jobless youths for ₦2,000 to ‘secure’ a polling unit is high. My fear is that violence in just 500 polling units can suppress turnout and change the national outcome. Fake news “My fourth fea…

…said the increased revenue had not resulted in improved public services or reduced economic hardship. In the first six months of 2026, the 36 states received about N4.54tn from FAAC, representing a 25.77 per cent increase over the N3.61tn shared during the corresponding period in 2025. Lagos recorded the highest FAAC r…

…address challenges confronting Nigerians. She said Nigeria continued to face insecurity, economic pressures, youth unemployment, social fragmentation, climate-related challenges and humanitarian crises affecting millions of citizens. Hamza said, “These realities call for renewed commitment, collective responsibility, a…

…urged youths to become responsible role models in their communities. Ahmadu identified economic hardship, desperation for quick money, peer pressure, the desire to belong, lack of positive role models and low self-esteem as factors that could make young people vulnerable to political and criminal exploitation. He warne…

…Areas, describing the intervention as part of efforts to cushion the effects of economic hardship and strengthen food security. The ceremony was held in Kaita LGA of the state on Wednesday, where he directed officials and stakeholders involved in the exercise to ensure that the grains reach the intended beneficiaries w…

…State. For a state long associated with insecurity, deaths, abandoned infrastructure and economic hardship, a new narrative of roads, bridges, industries and improved healthcare is beginning to emerge, with residents expressing renewed optimism over the direction of the state. Across communities visited recently, one p…

…According to him, threats to elections could emerge through cyberspace, misinformation, economic hardship and the manipulation of ethnic and religious divisions. He warned that the greatest threat to the integrity of an election might no longer be a person carrying a weapon at a polling unit, but an anonymous actor ope…

…to support a political arrangement capable of bringing democratic change. He said economic hardship had particularly affected farmers, especially in Northern Nigeria, where agricultural production had become increasingly difficult and unprofitable. The former defence minister said the dilapidation of infrastructure acr…

…as the “arrogance in failure, totalitarian proclivities, worsening insecurity and economic hardship” allegedly associated with the Tinubu administration. He said the APM’s presidential candidate had demonstrated the capacity to provide an alternative through his performance as governor of Oyo State, where, according to…

…the public treasury,” he said. HURIWA also expressed concern that widespread poverty and economic hardship could make vulnerable citizens susceptible to financial inducements during elections. However, the group said political actors and financiers who inject money into the electoral process should bear primary respons…

…growth and development while introducing measures aimed at reducing the impact of economic hardship on citizens. “The resetting of the economy is not a one-day affair. The President is putting the nation’s economic development in motion, and Nigerians will begin to enjoy the benefits after some time,” he stated. Ezenwa…

…accountable leadership, the country could overcome hunger, insecurity, unemployment and economic hardship. He also called for credible elections in 2027, urging Nigerians to reject electoral malpractice and embrace the principles of equity, justice and fairness. The lawmaker and other party faithful during the empowerm…

…chronic budget under-implementation, allegations of off-budget expenditure and deepening economic hardship had combined to undermine public confidence in governance. According to them, remaining silent in the face of these developments would amount to abandoning their constitutional responsibilities. On constitutional…

…were candid, respectful and constructive, covering concerns relating to security, economic hardship, public services, education, electoral credibility, political pluralism and religious freedom. According to him, both parties also acknowledged progress made under the administration, including the student loan programme…

…Bola Tinubu’s administration to Nigerians, insisting that despite the prevailing economic hardship, the government has recorded significant successes that have not been adequately publicised. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Kalu said the ruling party had done a poor job of marketing the administration…

…deepen further,” Duke said. The former governor explained that the country’s mounting economic hardship, insecurity and governance challenges informed his decision to seek the presidency under the PRP. “It’s the urgency — the clear and apparent urgency of where we are today. You could be a spectator and make all sorts…

…has commended the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria for speaking out on the economic hardship and insecurity facing the country. Kwankwaso made the commendation in a statement posted on his social media accounts, including Facebook and X, on Tuesday night. He praised the bishops for their courage in highlighting…

…leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, as growing economic hardship continues to fuel nationwide discontent. The National Secretary of the JNPSNC, Olowoyo Gbenga, confirmed that the union received an official invitation late on Tuesday, August 4, for a meeting scheduled for Wednesd…

…Bola Tinubu, saying the bishops were justified in raising concerns about insecurity, economic hardship and governance. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Ikechukwu said the bishops were performing their democratic responsibility by conveying the concerns of Nigerians to the President. “What they did is pa…