…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…

…David Oyedepo, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the worsening insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria. Preaching from the pulpit, Oyedepo expressed anger over the persistent attacks and k!llings across the country. He condemned those behind the attacks and warned that judgement is about to come. He added that…

…abnormalities, intimate partner violence, life-threatening medical complications and economic hardship. Some continue those pregnancies. Others seek abortions – often in unsafe conditions. Too many suffer in silence because they fear judgment long before they seek help. “Perhaps the greatest tragedy is that our nationa…

…challenges. He further accused the administration of presiding over unprecedented economic hardship, fiscal recklessness and a lack of transparency, alleging that millions of Nigerians had been pushed deeper into poverty while a privileged few benefited from government policies. Atiku also criticised President Tinubu’s…

…need opinion polls to assess the performance of the current administration because the economic hardship being experienced across the country is evident in people’s daily lives. “You don’t need a poll to know Nigerians are suffering. The reality is reflected in the daily lives of citizens. People are struggling and the…

Economic hardship, housing crisis keeping Nigerian youths single - United Nations Population Fund The United Nations Population Fund (UNFP) has stated that a survey it conducted in Nigeria shows that many youths are single due to economic and housing constraints.Speaking during the commemoration of the 2026 World Popul…

…also said he was inspired by the resilience and optimism of many Nigerians despite economic hardship. “Another thing that shocked me was the spirit of the people. Everybody was so happy. You could even see a street boy who hadn’t eaten for two days, but he’d wake up that morning thanking God. “He’s smiling. He’s joyful…

…of whom argued that the provision was insensitive amid rising unemployment and worsening economic hardship. In a statement issued on Monday, Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, clarified that the contentious provision had been misrepresented, insisting that the amendment neither introduced a fresh offence nor sough…

…placed on it is already significant enough. The issues before it, poverty, insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment and national development provide more than enough material for serious engagement. Nigerians are not asking for legislators who never disagree. They are asking for legislators who understand that the R…

…the main source of livelihood for residents, leaving many farming families in economic hardship. The team later visited Mkpot Community, where the Clan Head, Ntufam Innocent Akim, also praised the agencies for undertaking the difficult journey to assess the impact of the disaster. The officials inspected flood-ravaged…

…were fierce, and many called for heads to roll. At a time Nigerians are facing real economic hardship, the figure was bound to spark outrage. Yet in that charged moment, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chose a different path. Not emotion, but evidence. Not sensatio…

…budget. Photo speaks on escaping Tinubu's economic trap Recall that Atiku said Nigeria's economic hardship stems from policies that rewarded importation over industrial production.The former vice president cited food inflation figures and a ₦3.53 trillion raw material import bill as proof of a failing economic model.At…

…on Trust TV’s Sunday Politics programme, Okechukwu said the rising cost of living and economic hardship have become the major concerns of Nigerians. “Nigerians are no longer talking about the Muslim-Muslim ticket; they are now talking about stomach infrastructure,” he said. According to him, President Tinubu’s policies…

…by the group’s Secretary, Francis Odiir, described the decision as insensitive to the economic hardship confronting millions of Nigerians. This came after the Federal Ministry of Education's directive approving the new registration fee for candidates sitting both examinations. “The organisation argued that the increase…

…alleging that many misuse public resources while ordinary Nigerians continue to face economic hardship. He argued that elected officials are meant to represent, serve, and remain accountable to the people. He further claimed that many Nigerians are unaware of their civic rights and alleged that public officials use sta…

…were living below the poverty line in 2025, highlighting the contrast between widespread economic hardship and the country’s strong culture of giving. Nigerians and others react to global ranking The announcement has generated mixed reactions on social media, with many users saying generosity has always been part of Ni…