…up a 10-day skills training and empowerment programme in Oyo State under its National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), graduating 700 young Nigerians with vocational training, digital tools, and business starter kits.The closing ceremony took place on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Kensington Adebutu Ha…

…Economy Editor The World Bank has warned that elevated fuel prices could slow Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts despite an expected improvement in economic growth and a sharp decline in inflation in 2026. The warning was contained in its latest Africa Economic Update, which projected that Nigeria’s economic growth wo…

…their way into the price of goods in the market,” he said. The President also linked poverty reduction to job creation, particularly among Nigeria’s rapidly growing youth population. “Nigeria is a young country. Millions of young Nigerians enter adulthood every year with talent, energy and ambition. Our responsibility…

…and promote sustainable livelihoods. The initiative, implemented under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), aims to equip young Nigerians with practical, market-relevant skills that will promote economic independence and improve employability. Dr Abiola Arogundade, Senior Assistant to the Presid…

…feed!Ibadan, Oyo state — The federal government has launched a new phase of its National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRDS) programme in Oyo state, combining artificial intelligence training, vocational skills, and entrepreneurship support as part of a broader plan to help five million Nigerians escape pove…

…is listed as the borrower, while the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction will implement the programme. The project has an estimated cost of $500m, comprising a $420m results-based programme and an $80m investment project financing component, with the entire financing expected from IDA. It is…

…He explained that the President repeatedly emphasised party unity, national unity and poverty reduction as central priorities for governors going forward. Sule added, “Mr President continued to emphasise the unity of the party, the unity of the country, reduction of poverty in this country, and what governors must do t…

…incomes. Kpakol, who spoke during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Friday, said poverty reduction programmes should ultimately be judged by whether beneficiaries could graduate from welfare and become economically independent. “At the end of the day, it’s not about cash transfers. It’s not about all of that. It’s not ab…

…the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, took a different approach, emphasizing poverty reduction as central to reducing insecurity in the country. “Nigeria must move from a consumption country to a production country. We must invest heavily in agriculture”, Obi said. Despite the differing positions, the panel…

…billion Renewed Hope social protection programme as part of the present administration’s poverty reduction initiative. According to a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, the launch is expected to take place at the Banquet Hall, Presidential […] The post FG to unveil $…

…letter dated August 21, 2026, and addressed to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. The letter, signed by the coalition’s National Chairman, Ogunbote Mukaila, and National Secretary, Gbadamosi Ganiyu, said the ultimatum took effect from Friday, August 21, and would expire on September 10. The pen…

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has described the Federal Executive Council’s adoption of Nigeria’s Revised National Migration Policy as a major milestone in efforts to strengthen migrant protection, support the reintegration of returning Nigerians and harness migration for…

…on projects announced by government but on their impact on the people. He identified poverty reduction, job creation, education, healthcare and security as some of the major issues that should dominate the 2027 political conversation. “We must talk about an economy that moves over 140 million Nigerians currently living…

…achievements in socio-economic development, scientific and technological innovation, poverty reduction and infrastructure development offered useful lessons for developing countries. He said a recent technical visit to China’s Yangling High-tech Agricultural Demonstration Zone and Shaanxi Province had strengthened Nige…

…electrification. It is an industrial policy. It is an employment strategy. It is a poverty reduction programme. It is a climate action initiative. It is a national productivity agenda. Above all, it is a practical investment in the future prosperity of Nigeria.” Raji said the programme aligns with President Bola Tinubu…

…has significantly advanced education, healthcare, economic development, social justice, poverty reduction and other initiatives that improve public welfare. It added that qualified women are especially encouraged to be nominated in recognition of the importance of inclusive leadership in national development. The Ọbafẹ…

…MSMEs is critical to achieving regional economic integration, job creation and poverty reduction. Speaking on behalf of the Joint Committee on Industry and Private Sector, Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research, Administration, Finance and Budget, and Public Accounts, the committee’s Co-Chairperson, Hon. Alhagie Da…

…through increased government revenue and investments in infrastructure, job creation and poverty reduction. Senator Dafinone thanked party leaders and stakeholders for their support and pledged to facilitate more employment and empowerment opportunities for youths if re-elected. Leaders from the three federal constitue…

…South-East shortly after his engagement with the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro. He advised the student leaders to return to their campuses with the message that the Tinubu administration’s education loan scheme has removed financial barriers to higher education, especi…

…as central to industrialisation, manufacturing, clean cooking, energy justice and poverty reduction. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, expressed concern that although Nigeria had developed numerous energy policies, their implementation remained the weakest link. “For too long, the…

The federal ministry of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction reacted to the alleged start of N50,000 National Support Allowance registrationIn a terse statement shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday, July 19, 2026, authorities sent a warning message to the Nigerian publicThe ministry of humanitarian a…

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has denied claims that it has commenced registration for a purported ₦50,000 National Support Allowance. The ministry, in a public notice posted on its official X handle on Sunday, described messages, links and websites advertising the alleged programme…

…stadium project, urging his administration to prioritise job creation, food security and poverty reduction. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Publicity Secretary, Ikaebimo Mark, the opposition party said while it was not opposed to infrastructure development, government spending should focus on projects capable…

…to create more and better jobs through private-sector-led growth while accelerating poverty reduction. According to the Streamlined Country Diagnostic document, “Thirty-three per cent of its population is ultra-poor (food insecure by age-weighted caloric intake), 61 per cent is below the poverty line, and 79 per cent i…

…particularly in developing economies where they play a major role in job creation and poverty reduction. However, the World Bank said many small businesses, particularly those owned by women, remain constrained by limited access to capital, business training and financial services. The financing gap for women-led busin…