…the President should channel his energy towards tackling inflation, food insecurity, unemployment, insecurity and the country’s economic decline. “The President should wrestle with the millions of Nigerians who now skip meals because food has become a luxury. “He should wrestle with the insecurity that has turned farmi…

…with 30 to 40 per cent in advanced economies, arguing that widespread fears of mass unemployment were misplaced. He also dismissed concerns that small businesses would be left behind, saying World Bank research showed that firms in developing countries, regardless of size, were increasingly capable of adopting AI techn…

…youth are longing to have their own family but they face many barriers that include; unemployment and underemployment, rising living and housing costs, insecurity and unequal access to quality education and healthcare, including sexual reproductive health serviceShe said these conditions can and do limit their choices…

2027: Peter Obi's business is to export job and import unemployment to the country. He can't be president - Oshiomhole Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has downplayed the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, stating that he "cannot" be the president of Nigeria. Speaking during…

…of the public, many 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 fre…

…of confidence more than a crisis of resources. Inflation continues to erode incomes, unemployment remains high, insecurity persists, and many citizens no longer believe that government decisions are guided by evidence or national interest. Our democracy is also becoming increasingly adversarial rather than participator…

…migrants are being blamed for broader economic and governance challenges, including high unemployment and poor service delivery. Ghana had earlier postponed a planned visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and joined Nigeria in calling for the issue of what both countries described as “Afrophobia” to be discu…

…proper welfare for security personnel, and a deliberate effort to address poverty, unemployment, and hopelessness, which often create conditions for criminality. The conversation moved naturally to the economy. On the government’s reforms, Obi acknowledged that reforms are necessary but insisted that they must be caref…

…concerns ranging from poor road networks and inadequate healthcare facilities to youth unemployment and slow project execution. Community leaders and civil society organisations say the anniversary presents an opportunity not only for celebration but also for accountability. Political analysts note that local governmen…

…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 Red Chamber is not a stag…

…outlined his goals for the state which included to banish poverty, banish hunger, banish unemployment, restore healthy living, promote functional education and enhance communal peace and progress. VIDEO I’m first Nigerian gov to rule for eight years without personal house – Aregbesola

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…with industries and increased investments in skills acquisition to address youth unemployment and bridge Nigeria’s skills gap. The National Common Entrance Examination, conducted annually by NABTEB, serves as the gateway for admission into Federal and participating State Technical Colleges, where students receive compe…

…jobs, for education, and for a government that listens.” He noted that insecurity, youth unemployment, decaying infrastructure, and the need to revive agriculture were among the issues he would address if elected governor of the state. He assured the people that his administration, if elected in 2027, would prioritise…

…to leave Nigeria before you can succeed. Many people become victims because of poverty, unemployment or the desire for a better life. Desperation often makes them vulnerable to traffickers." He also cautioned residents to be careful when engaging with strangers online, saying traffickers increasingly use platforms such…

…Johannesburg and its satellite settlements along the gold reef. Driven by poverty and unemployment, the zama zamas — which means “those who try” in the Zulu language — descend deep into still gold-bearing shafts abandoned by mining companies or dig out new ones. The sector has been linked to organised crime, assassinat…

…criticism with “abuse and political name-calling” instead of addressing rising hunger, unemployment and poverty in the state. “The Diri-led APC administration should answer the questions of hunger, unemployment and poverty instead of attacking the messenger. “Abuse and political name-calling cannot reduce the price of…

…that SAP was intended to address—dependence on crude oil, weak industrialisation, unemployment, poverty, inequality, external vulnerability and fragile State institutions,” four decades after the reform began. Olukoshi outlined eight lessons from the experience, chief among them that “markets and States are complements…

…inflation, rising food prices, transportation costs, electricity tariff hikes and unemployment. “It is unconscionable that at a time when Nigerian families are battling record inflation, soaring food prices, rising transportation costs, crippling electricity tariffs, stagnant incomes and widespread unemployment, the Ti…

…Yet, this promise is perilously close to becoming a demographic disaster. Youth unemployment stands at 42.5%, with underemployment adding another 20% (National Bureau of Statistics, 2022). Millions of young Nigerians are trapped in a cycle of unemployment and underemployment, excluded from the digital economy by a chas…

…undocumented migrants leave the country, arguing that illegal immigration contributes to unemployment, crime and pressure on public services. The issue quickly became regional after videos circulated online showing African migrants being harassed. One widely shared video showed a young Ghanaian, Emmanuel Asamoah, being…

…which includes rising cases of mental illness, broken families, interrupted education, unemployment and, of course, crime," he said. He identified young Nigerians as the most vulnerable to drug abuse, warning that their exposure to addiction was a threat to the country's future. "Their vulnerability to drug abuse and a…

…to support the board in delivering its mandate. The forum resolved to tackle poverty, unemployment, illiteracy and out-of-school children, identified as major drivers of insecurity across the region. It emphasised sustained investments in education, agriculture, livelihoods, youth empowerment and skills development alo…

…needs of the people and, at the same time, create and empower the people to reduce unemployment in the society. The event was, themed: 'National Workshop on "Affordable Housing Solutions For Low Income Earners In Emerging Real Estate Markets". The communique was signed by the president/Chairman of Council, AHCN, Eno Ob…

…that state police may not resolve Nigeria's insecurity unless underlying issues such as unemployment are addressed, and Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, urging the Federal Government to delay implementation until after the 2027 general election over fears it could be misused against political oppo…