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Celebrities Storm Kayzplace Barbershop for Reopening

Kayzplace Barbershop in Surulere reopens after a 3-month closure due to a fire. Celebrities like Nasboi joined the celebration, highlighting the spot's role as a community hub. Read the inspiring story of comeback.

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.

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

N4bn Smart Agric Project Benefits 14,000 Bauchi Farmers

Over 14,000 smallholder farmers in Bauchi North are gaining climate resilience and income through a N4 billion regenerative agriculture initiative by Heineken Africa Foundation and Nigerian Breweries. Read more.

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.

OECD Raises 2025 Growth Forecasts for US, Eurozone

The OECD says the world economy has been 'surprisingly resilient,' raising its 2025 growth estimates for the US and eurozone. Discover the key drivers and potential risks, including AI valuation concerns.

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