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Yishawu's 50% Discount Food Market Eases Lagos Burden

Lagos lawmaker Gbolahan Yishawu launches a 50% discount food market in Eti-Osa, providing subsidized staples to over 10,000 residents for Christmas. Read how this initiative is easing economic pressure.

FG Pushes States to Lead Disaster, Poverty Response

Federal Government mandates states to lead humanitarian and poverty reduction efforts. New 'One Humanitarian, One Poverty Reduction System' aims to harmonise interventions and boost accountability.

NLC Warns of Strike if Protest is Disrupted

Nigeria Labour Congress warns of a nationwide indefinite strike if Wednesday's Day of Protest is violently disrupted. The union cites intelligence on planned infiltration.

FG Launches Onion Aid for 600 Sokoto Farmers

The Federal Government, through NADF, has launched an Onion Intervention Programme in Sokoto State to support 600 farmers hit by flooding and climate challenges, aiming to boost food security.

Senate Pushes for Structured Social Welfare to Reduce Poverty

The Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill to create a National Social Welfare Service, aiming to coordinate poverty alleviation programmes. The data-driven agency would manage cash transfers, food aid, and stipends. Read more on this crucial legislative ste

Mr P: Poverty, Not Death, Is My Greatest Fear

Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, opens up about his deep-seated fear of poverty stemming from childhood trauma and addresses the P-Square split. Read his full story.

Mr P Opens Up on Childhood Poverty Trauma

Nigerian music star Mr P of Psquare shares his harrowing childhood story of living eight in one room and having his home demolished. He reveals why poverty, not death, remains his greatest fear.

Reps Probe Missing ₦30bn NSIPA Funds

The House of Representatives investigates the whereabouts of over ₦30bn recovered from NSIPA, demanding its release to restart vital poverty-alleviation programmes. Read the full story.

Africa's $90B Debt Crisis Blocks Climate Action

African countries spent $90B on debt servicing in 2024 while climate finance falls short. G20 summit must deliver debt relief to unlock Africa's green transition and global climate security.

Africa's $163bn Debt Crisis Needs EU Action

African leaders warn Europe must help break debt cycle as countries pay $163bn annually. Unsustainable debt hampers climate resilience and development across the continent.

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