Poverty
4 LAS News stories tagged “Poverty”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Peter Obi accuses President Tinubu of mismanagement and vows clean governance ahead of 2027 elections
NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi criticised President Bola Tinubu for lacking capacity, creating record poverty and misusing borrowed funds, while pledging to combat corruption and ensure a free, fair 2027 vote.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 00:15 WAT · 3 sources
Nigeria’s cash transfer scheme reaches over 10 million households, World Bank urges broader reach and sustainability
The federal government reported disbursing N658.9 billion to 10.46 million vulnerable households by September 2026, while the World Bank highlighted gaps in coverage, payment adequacy and regularity, calling for a shift toward a sustainable social protection system.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 08:15 WAT · 2 sources
Kebbi state government disputes UNDP poverty ranking, accuses ADC candidate of politicisation
The Kebbi administration has challenged a United Nations Development Programme report that listed the state among Nigeria’s poorest, claiming the data is outdated and was used by opposition candidate Abubakar Malami to attack Governor Nasir Idris. The government says it has made progress on poverty and security and urges opponents to present solutions rather than statistics.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 21:45 WAT · 3 sources
Governor Makinde says poverty, not religion, is Nigeria’s chief challenge and calls on Christians to engage in politics
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde told reporters in Abuja that grinding poverty, rather than religious division, is Nigeria’s most pressing issue and urged Christians to overcome political reticence and contribute to national development.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 16:15 WAT · 2 sources