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The Poverty in Nigeria And its Implication

The Poverty in Nigeria And its Implication

I have written this article not as a person that has read literatures bothering on poverty situation in Nigeria no, but as a person who lives inside the poverty in Nigeria and experiences it daily. I have travelled down most of the states [...]

Posted On : Nov, 10 2012 | Comments : 0

More Nigerians Slip Into Poverty, Particularly in North

More Nigerians Slip Into Poverty, Particularly in North

Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation and its biggest oil producer. The West African country exports more than two million barrels of crude oil a day. Despite its oil wealth, however, a new government study says the number of Niger [...]

Posted On : Mar, 02 2012 | Comments : 0

Oil reliance fuels Nigeria's poverty

LAGOS,  - A feckless political system and excessive reliance on an oil industry that generates few jobs have conspired to reverse Nigeria's battle against poverty despite economic growth, analysts say. Many see Nigeria as a clas [...]

Posted On : Feb, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Poverty fueling unrest in Nigeria's Kano, says report

Poverty fueling unrest in Nigeria's Kano, says report

KANO, Nigeria — Poor governance, poverty and unregulated migration have sparked a security crisis in Nigeria's city of Kano, where Islamists killed at least 185 last month, said a report released Wednesday. The governor of the [...]

Posted On : Feb, 16 2012 | Comments : 0

Nigerian poverty increases despite economic growth

Absolute poverty is measured by the number of people who can afford only the bare essentials of shelter, food and clothing. Almost 100 million people in Nigeria were living on less than $1 a day in 2010, 61.2 percent of the population, co [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

Poverty, greatest challenge facing Nigerians –Mabogunje

Professor Akin Mabogunje, former Pro- Chancellor Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State yesterday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital declared that poverty was the greatest challenges facing Nigerians. Mabogunje however bel [...]

Posted On : Oct, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

Female education aids poverty reduction in eastern Nigeria

The South-eastern part of Nigeria has recorded significant reduction in poverty levels, thanks to wide spread education of females across various communities. This observation made by the Nigeria Country Director of Ipas, Dr. Ejike Oji, i [...]

Posted On : May, 09 2011 | Comments : 0

Nigeria to probe Islamist attacks

Nigeria to probe Islamist attacks

He said this would include the death of the sect's leader, Mohammed Yusuf.  Yusuf was arrested but then shot dead. Police say he was killed in a shoot-out when he tried to escape but rights groups say it was a summary execution. His [...]

Posted On : Aug, 07 2009 | Comments : 0

Nigeria - Poverty, frustration fuel sectarian violence

Nigeria - Poverty, frustration fuel sectarian violence

The sectarian violence which broke out in several parts of northern Nigeria at the end of July has more to do with popular anger and frustration with prevailing economic conditions than religion, say religious experts and Muslim groups. Con [...]

Posted On : Aug, 04 2009 | Comments : 0

Poverty, graft behind Nigeria violence

Islamist militant attacks that killed scores in Nigeria this week appear to be abating, but Nigeria's woes show no sign of going away — and in fact are growing deeper. A country that should be rich on prodigious oil reserves is gettin [...]

Posted On : Jul, 29 2009 | Comments : 0

Analysis - Poverty, graft behind Nigeria violence

Islamist militant attacks that killed scores in Nigeria this week appear to be abating, but Nigeria's woes show no sign of going away — and in fact are growing deeper. A country that should be rich on prodigious oil reserves is gettin [...]

Posted On : Jul, 29 2009 | Comments : 0

Teen Pregnancy in Nigeria Perpetrates Health Risks, Poverty

Teen Pregnancy in Nigeria Perpetrates Health Risks, Poverty

The United Nations says 53,000 women in Nigeria die annually of pregnancy-related illnesses. That is one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Doctors and youth counselors in Nigeria say teenage mothers are more at risk beca [...]

Posted On : Mar, 04 2009 | Comments : 0

Nigeria Poverty Eradication - Group Launches Country Strateg...

Abuja  ActionAid Nigeria has launched its 'Country Strategy Paper', which is the second phase of their campaign to address the crushing impact of poverty on the ordinary Nigerians.The Four-Year Strategy Paper (2009-2013) titled 'Fighti [...]

Posted On : Jan, 22 2009 | Comments : 0

Over 69 million Nigerians live below poverty level

No fewer than 69million Nigerians live below poverty level due to lack of redistribution of wealth and resources, the ActionAid Nigeria Country Director, Mr. Otive Igbuzor, has said.Igbuzor stated this on Monday in Minna at the opening of A [...]

Posted On : Nov, 26 2008 | Comments : 0

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