Tag: Poverty
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Poverty as a Political Weapon; I Weep for Nigeria
By George Omagbemi Poverty has become a powerful instrument of political manipulation in Nigeria. During election seasons, politicians distribute money, rice, bread, cooking oil, books, schoolbags, sandals and even cars to win the support of citizens whose basic needs have been neglected for years. But what happens after the elections? The rice is consumed, the…
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Tinubu Blames Opposition for Hunger and Poverty In Nigeria
By George Omagbemi President Bola Tinubu has accused opposition politicians, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, of being responsible for the hunger and poverty confronting Nigerians. Tinubu made the remarks on Saturday, October 24, 2026, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off rally in Kaduna State ahead…
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17.9m Nigerians Fall Into Poverty As Country Records World’s Biggest Increase – Report
By Opeyemi Adelakun Nigeria recorded the world’s largest increase in the number of people living in multidimensional poverty, with 17.9 million more citizens affected between 2021 and 2024, according to the 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index. The report, published on Monday by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development…
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Opinion: Nigeria Doesn’t Have Cheap Fuel — We Have Expensive Poverty
By George Omagbemi The argument that Nigerians enjoy “cheap” petrol because pump prices are below the global average misses the most important question: affordable for whom? Fuel prices cannot be judged by pump prices alone. They must also be measured against income and purchasing power. Nigeria’s statutory minimum wage remains ₦70,000 monthly, although implementation varies…