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The United Nations warned Friday that renewed Russian strikes on Ukraine’s battered energy infrastructure could bring severe hardship and trigger further mass displacement. “If they were to target the energy sector again, this could be a tipping point,” said Matthias Schmale, the UN’s humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine. Such attacks, he added, could “tip the scale […]
Yemi Osinbajo, the former vice president, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians amid economic hardship The former vice president emphasized the urgency for social welfare programmes and accessible healthcare Osinbajo also lamented the high level of literacy, particularly in the northern part of Nigeria, adding that such would make development […]
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged President Bola Tinubu to focus on improving Nigerians’ welfare as the country grapples with significant economic challenges. Speaking at the 2024 Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) conference, Osinbajo highlighted the urgent need for social welfare programs and accessible healthcare as Nigerians struggle with rising […]
The most recent Australian Bureau of Statistics household spending data shows discretionary spending in September fell 0.2 per cent month on month, while non-discretionary spending rose 0.2 per cent. An ANZ-Roy Morgan survey last week also showed consumer confidence stayed above the mark of 85 for a second consecutive week, the first time since January […]
The former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has warned that the current economic hardship in Nigeria could lead to social unrest. Oshiomhole gave this warning while speaking at a recent Distinguished Personality Lecture hosted by the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) in Abuja. Speaking on the topic, “National Minimum […]
Eight million borrowers facing “persistent financial burdens,” such as those brought on by unexpected medical bills, natural disasters or high child care or family caregiving costs, could qualify for federal student loan forgiveness — but it’s not a done deal yet. The Education Department revealed new details of the financial hardship proposal on Friday, Oct. […]
The Socio-Economic Rights Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to rescind his threat to arrest beggars in Abuja. The group warned that failure to do so will result in legal action. Advertisement Wike had declared war on beggars in the nation’s capital during the flag-off ceremony […]