…adequately addressing other direct needs of the citizens. He regretted that the level of unemployment in Abia State was forcing youths to move to Lagos and Abuja in search of jobs after graduating from tertiary institutions, but promised to address the challenge through industrialisation and other youth-friendly polici…

…young man's thigh with his hand. Then, the student asked the Senator a question about unemployment and the approach he would take to ensure that it is resolved if he becomes governor. Alli responded while rubbing the young man's thigh, "Well, you're going to use what you have to get what you want, to leverage on whatev…

…parties increasingly making the cost of living, petrol prices, food inflation, unemployment and insecurity central to their campaigns. According to the opposition party, the election would ultimately be determined by Nigerians’ assessment of their economic circumstances rather than political rhetoric. “The 2027 electio…

…said the intervention was designed to address the connection between drug abuse, unemployment and violent crime, particularly gun violence involving youths. “If you look at our operations, when going after these youths, it is not because we hate them or do not want them. It is because we want them rehabilitated,” he sa…

…now-late former President Muhammadu Buhari in June 2016, was designed to tackle youth unemployment in Nigeria. The programme, established by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, enrolled thousands of beneficiaries across its Batch A, B, and C cycles. The former N-Power graduate volunteers were ent…

…the advantage despite widespread voter dissatisfaction over inflation, insecurity and unemployment among others. Opposition is ‘crippled and depleted’ — Wike That analysis finds a forceful echo in Wike, who declared, last week, in Abuja, that the 2027 presidential election will be the easiest contest of Tinubu’s career…

…cushion its impact on vulnerable Nigerians. “People are suffering; there is poverty and unemployment. The removal of the fuel subsidy is the major cause of this. “I have never seen Nigerians suffer as much as they are suffering at this time,” he said. Atiku, however, clarified that his position on subsidy would depend…

…with neighbouring countries had negatively affected transborder trade and contributed to unemployment among young people. “The Northern states is bordering Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Benin Republic. “And you close all those borders. All our young men who are doing trading between these countries, they carry goods across, t…

…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 others. “When citizens…

…and economic empowerment. Obi said insecurity could not be separated from poverty and unemployment. “You need to do a comprehensive overhaul or study of our strategy to a security problem today,” he said. Amaechi, meanwhile, said creating an economy that puts money in Nigerians’ pockets was central to tackling crime. D…

…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 understood the security and e…

…improvement in the living conditions of Nigerians facing rising living costs, unemployment, poverty and inadequate public services. In an interview with PUNCH, a policy analyst, Adebayo Abubakar, said the removal of subsidy had increased government revenues but argued that the additional funds had not always translated…

…are struggling with the rising cost of food and basic necessities. “Young Nigerians face unemployment and diminishing opportunities. Farmers and businesses are struggling to survive, while millions continue to live with insecurity. Our education, healthcare and other essential public services remain under enormous pres…

…urging them to make the 2027 contest a battle of ideas focused on the economy, security, unemployment, education, healthcare and other issues affecting Nigerians. Social media may be weaponised — Odumakin Speaking on the matter, President, Centre for Change, Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, said though she remains worried about h…

…on an unprecedented scale; factories closed down in the manufacturing west and Japan, unemployment rose drastically. The G7 countries i.e. (USA, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Canada, and Italy), the world’s seven strongest economies at the time, led by the USA, regarded this as the economic equivalent of war, the ob…

…improvement in the living conditions of Nigerians facing rising living costs, unemployment, poverty and inadequate public services. Tinubu’s windfall A review by Sunday PUNCH showed that states have taken different approaches to spending the increased revenue. While some governors have linked higher FAAC receipts to ro…

…addressing the challenges confronting Nigerians. He cited poverty, hunger, insecurity, unemployment and abandoned projects among the problems he said required urgent attention. “Today is not about me. Today is about 140 million Nigerians that the IMF says are living at or below a national poverty line,” Agada said. He…

…deciding who should govern the country. The former Anambra governor identified poverty, unemployment, insecurity, weak infrastructure and the rising cost of living among the major challenges facing the country. He, however, maintained that Nigeria had the human and natural resources required to overcome its difficultie…

Nigerian man pleads guilty to cross-country unemployment insurance fraud scheme in US A 60-year-old Nigerian national has pled guilty in federal court to charges stemming from his involvement with a cross-country unemployment insurance (UI) fraud scheme in the United States. The United States Department of Justice anno…

…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, and purposeful leadership.” She…

…to deepen partnerships with investors to industrialise the state, create jobs and reduce unemployment. “We have to set our priorities right and come out with a blueprint that is implementable to add value to the people we serve,” he said. Deputy Governor Sam Ode commended Alia for expanding infrastructure and improving…

…MANY COUNTRIES. "5. ON MAY 29TH 2023 AT EAGLE SQUARE, TINUBU PROMISED TO REDUCE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT BY HALF. I ASK NIGERIAN YOUTHS HOW THEY FAIR IN THIS REGARD. "6. IN 2023 I FLY BUISNESS CLASS TO LAGOS AND BACK TO ABUJA FOR 180K, TODAY I PAY 720K. "7. INSECURITY WAS LIMITED MAINLY TO NORTH EAST, JOS AND BENUE. TODAY TH…

…Despite these advantages, the organisation said millions of Nigerians continued to face unemployment, low productivity, limited economic opportunities and vulnerability to economic shocks. It said NES #32 would therefore examine ways of strengthening the connection between economic reforms and outcomes that directly af…

…as the poor performance of the APC administration, citing economic hardship, inflation, unemployment, infrastructural decay and insecurity. He therefore urged the APC to “read the handwriting on the wall” and abandon any plan to rig the 2027 election, warning that any attempt to subvert the will of Nigerians would be r…

…have used the stage to explore issues such as corruption, gender inequality, unemployment, insecurity and governance. By presenting these issues through compelling stories and performances, theatre encourages audiences to reflect on society while remaining entertained. Despite its importance, theatre in Nigeria continu…