…place from Aug. 1 to Aug. 10, 2024, with the protesters citing high cost of living and economic hardship for their action. NAN also recalls that during the protests, some groups of protesters, mostly youths and minors in Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara and Abuja, were seen waving Russian flags and chanting slogans calling for mi…

…and a service provider should not be visited on consumers who are already bearing economic hardship, urged JED to reconsider its action and restore power supply to the state capital while they are pursuing lawful means of resolving the dispute with the state government.He said the prolonged blackout has crippled busine…

…addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges, including poverty, insecurity, corruption and economic hardship. He also highlighted the need to expand opportunities for young people and build a country where citizens could live with dignity and hope. He challenged political opponents to focus their campaigns on policy issue…

…“The House is concerned that many victims lost lifetime savings and face severe economic hardship and indebtedness,” she said. The lawmaker also expressed concern over reports of fatalities and severe burns sustained by victims, some of whom required emergency treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital and…

…to him, governments in other countries introduce measures to protect workers from economic hardship before industrial disputes escalate, rather than waiting until unions mobilise for protests or strikes. He said the Federal Government should adopt a similar approach by addressing the concerns of workers through timely…

…that the hyperinflation driving up the price of clothing is a symptom of a much wider economic hardship affecting all essential commodities nationwide. Concluding his lamentation, the man directly calls on the President to resign, asserting that the administration has failed to deliver on its foundational promises to i…

…of enjoying a significant financial advantage ahead of the 2027 elections. They say economic hardship, alleged political intimidation, and concerns about reprisals are making it difficult to attract donors. The APC has rejected allegations of using public funds for campaigns, insisting that its financial strength refle…

…mental health challenges in Nigeria as an epidemic, attributing the development to economic hardship, unemployment, insecurity, poverty and other social problems. A Consultant Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Dr Abayomi Olajide leading others during the mental health walk held to c…

…placed pressure on foreign exchange reserves. However, the policies have also increased economic hardship for households and businesses, particularly through higher transport, food and energy costs. Despite the adjustment pains, Nigeria’s economy has continued to expand during the period under review. Real Gross Domest…

…critics have questioned the relevance of stronger foreign reserves to Nigerians facing economic hardship, Keyamo argued that macroeconomic stability was crucial to attracting the foreign investment required to create jobs and develop infrastructure.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He stated, “People…

…measures. He said the removal of petrol and electricity subsidies had intensified economic hardship, leaving many Nigerians struggling to afford basic necessities. “Everybody is suffering, everybody is looking for food to eat. People can’t buy fuel or travel. The airlines are threatening to increase the cost of transpo…

…in his Independence Day remarks, backed the “Tinubu Must Go” campaign, citing the economic hardship Nigerians are facing. Reacting, Uba said Nigeria’s economic indicators, including real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 4.43 per cent, a decline in inflation to 15.39 per cent in August and improved access to credi…

…dependants, vulnerable and hapless Nigerians are groaning terribly under the present economic hardship," the circular stated.The council added that conditions had deteriorated sharply, saying "the economic and mental hardships are becoming unbearable and frustrating."Key demands submitted to governmentAhead of the stri…

…stressed that such interventions were not intended to become a permanent substitute for economic prosperity. “These programmes are not substitutes for prosperity. They are a bridge to aid our nation’s citizens on their path towards it. Our objective is not to manage poverty more efficiently. We will defeat it,” he decl…

…questioning the administration’s ability to service its growing debt amid worsening economic hardship. The opposition political party slammed the continued borrowing despite increased revenues following the removal of petrol subsidy, arguing that the policy had instead coincided with a weaker naira, declining purchasin…

…entangled in a cross-border smuggling operation against a backdrop of fuel scarcity and economic hardship, themes that clearly resonated with tens of thousands of Nigerian viewers on the night.Funke Akindele reacts after ‘Black Market’ joins Guinness World Records history. Akindele celebrates the milestoneWhen actress…

Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has warned Nigerians seeking to escape economic hardship through irregular migration that they could encounter more difficult conditions in Libya. Soyombo, who is also the founder of Foundation for Investigative Journalism, spoke during an interview on ARISE News on Sunday while…

…as a “CAN at 50 sober celebration”, stressing that many residents were caught between economic hardship and insecurity. He said, “As you know, CAN is 50. Nationwide, there are lots of events and activities that have been lined up, at the end of which all the state chapters have been invited and asked to key into and ev…

…areas. According to him, the situation had pushed many affected families into severe economic hardship and forced others to relocate to areas they considered safer to continue their legitimate economic activities. He called on the Kaduna State Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to tackle cattle rustl…

…expert, said the latest increase in petrol prices could worsen inflation and deepen economic hardship for Nigerians. Illias said the increase in petrol prices would likely translate into higher transportation and production costs, particularly for food and other essential commodities. “I think there should be a way of…

…of Governor Uba Sani’s administration, which has prioritised measures aimed at reducing economic hardship and improving the welfare of residents. The Assembly said stakeholder engagement would continue throughout the legislative process to ensure that the proposed law is practical, balanced and responsive to the housin…

…had become an additional burden on students and their parents amid the prevailing economic hardship. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin on Wednesday, the Zonal Coordinator of NANS Zone C, Comrade Abiola Azeez Babatunde, said the association was particularly concerned about students who had paid their tuition fees from…

…rise in the price of petrol to between N1,310 and N1,345 per litre has further increased economic hardship for Nigerians. Nigerians react as GDP growth hits 4.43 percent

…of efforts by the council administration to boost livelihoods and cushion the effects of economic hardship. The post Akoko S’East LG gives N10m to 100 youths, women appeared first on Tribune Online.

…at a time when millions of ordinary Nigerians continue to struggle with the effects of economic hardship, rising food prices, and fuel costs.The hardship allowance forms just one component of the president's total remuneration package, which also includes basic salary, accommodation, transport, and other official allow…