Tag: Nigeria

Widespread Outcry as World Bank Projects Rising Poverty in Nigeria

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The World Bank’s grim assessment of Nigeria’s poverty levels has triggered widespread outrage, with various stakeholders calling for urgent reforms to avert an impending poverty-induced economic crisis. At the just-concluded 2025 Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) painted a bleak outlook for Nigeria’s economy in the short to medium term. Among the highlights was a downgrade of Nigeria’s growth forecast and a warning that current economic reforms are largely ineffective in promoting inclusive growth. The World Bank further projected that the poverty rate…

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Best Tribute to our Fallen Heroes is Sustained Momentum of Air Strikes Against Terrorist’s Other Criminals

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The Chief of the Air Staff , Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has stated that there is no better way to pay tribute to members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria who have paid the supreme price in the defence of Nigeria than to sustain the joint air, ground and maritime strikes against terrorists, insurgents, economic saboteurs and other non-state actors in the country. According to a statement released by Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, “The Air Chief stated this while commending the Air Component Commanders of the various joint theatres…

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Chief of Defence Staff Initiates Inquiry into Clash Between Nigerian Army and Police in Adamawa State

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In a determined move to address the recent clash between operatives of the Military and the Nigeria Police Force in Adamawa State, resulting in the death of Inspector Jacob Daniel, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has announced the commencement of a thorough inquiry. General Musa made this commitment during a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. During the meeting, General Musa expressed deep concern about the incident and underscored the necessity of understanding its root cause. He stated unequivocally that…

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Speaker Abbas Urges Increased Korean Investment in Nigeria

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Honorable Abbas Tajudeen, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has advocated for stronger trade and technological ties between Nigeria and the Republic of South Korea. He specifically emphasized the importance of increased investments from the Asian nation in Nigeria’s energy and mining sectors. Speaker Abbas made this appeal during a meeting at his office in Abuja on Tuesday, when a delegation from the South Korean Embassy to Nigeria and the 21st National Assembly of the Republic of South Korea visited him. The purpose of their visit was to seek…

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