75 m. ago Economic hardship, others deepening mental health crisis — Psychiatrists

Nigerian psychiatrists warn that economic hardship and systemic neglect are deepening the mental health crisis. Learn about the urgent calls for reform. Read More: https://punchng.com/economic-hardship-others-deepening-mental-health-crisis-psychiatrists/

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54 h. ago Failure To Tackle Insecurity Makes Ousting Ruling Party Easy – Senator Gamawa

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the failure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to tackle the security crisis and economic hardship has provided a leeway for the ruling party’s defeat in the 2027 presidential election. The deputy national chairman of the ADC, Senator Suleiman Nazeef Gamawa, who stated this yesterday, said the coalition party […]

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5 d. ago Prioritise Citizens In Economic, Security Reforms – Data Guru

John David, Chief Executive Officer of Data Addicts, has called on the Federal Government to put Nigerians at the centre of policy decisions as the country grapples with persistent economic strain and rising insecurity. In a chat with newsmen, David said the hardship facing citizens is no longer an abstract discussion about economic indicators, but […]

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2 w. ago Civil Society Group Wants Implementation Of 15% Fuel Tariff Delayed

The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has urged the federal government to delay the planned introduction of a 15 per cent import tariff on petrol and diesel, warning that the move could trigger a sharp rise in pump prices and worsen the current economic hardship. The organisation said the policy should not […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria facing health workforce crisis amid global shortage — Minister

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, says Nigeria is facing a severe shortage of

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4 w. ago ADC Opposes Tinubu’s Fuel Tax, Warns Against Pushing Nigerians To The Wall

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has opposed President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel, saying it would further deepen the economic hardship experienced by Nigerians. The party said Nigerians are already burdened by the astronomically high cost of living, warning the president not to push the people […]

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4 w. ago ‘Don’t Push Nigerians To The Wall’, ADC Tackles Tinubu Over Fuel Tax

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has opposed President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel, saying it may further deepen the economic hardship being experienced by Nigerians. The party said Nigerians were already burdened by the astronomically high cost of living, warning the President not to push the […]

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4 w. ago Nigerians to pay extra N100–N200 per litre of petrol as FG approves 15% Import Duty

•Analysts warn of tougher times NIGERIANS are bracing for another round of economic hardship following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel, a move analysts warned could push pump prices up by between N100 and N200 per litre and further deepen the inflationary crisis already battering households […]

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4 w. ago Nigeria faces mental health crisis with one psychiatrist per 880,000 people — Expert

Nigeria is facing a mental health crisis of alarming proportions, with only one psychiatrist available to serve about 880,000 citizens, according to Professor Emmanuel Alhassan, who has warned that the nation’s fragile psychological wellbeing threatens its overall development.

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