9 h. ago Content creators are keeping Nigerians smiling despite hard times – Chinedu Ikedieze

By Rita Okoye   Veteran Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has applauded the resilience and creativity of Nigerian content creators, describing their efforts as a powerful antidote to the nation’s current economic hardship. Speaking during a chat with Saturday Sun at the official unveiling of Akwaamaka Studio in Festac, Lagos, Ikedieze who […] The post Content creators are keeping Nigerians smiling despite hard times – Chinedu Ikedieze appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago ‘Tinubu’s Independence Day Speech Lacked Empathy, Transparency’, Says Ex

Former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address, saying that while the president highlighted economic achievements, his speech lacked empathy and failed to address the harsh realities Nigerians were grappling with. Appearing on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, Akande described Tinubu’s speech as the president’s most comprehensive yet in […]

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66 h. ago Nigeria Needs Accountable Leadership For Real Change – Senator Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has stressed that Nigeria cannot achieve real transformation without accountable leadership. She made the remark as the nation marked its 65th Independence anniversary. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central described Nigeria as a nation at a crossroads, facing insecurity, economic hardship, and inequality. She, however, […] The post Nigeria Needs Accountable Leadership For Real Change – Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Nigeria must stay the course on reforms despite hardship, says Yemi Kale

.Says hardships may continue until end of 2026 Yemi Kale, former statistician-general, has urged the federal government to remain committed read more Nigeria must stay the course on reforms despite hardship, says Yemi Kale

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3 d. ago Nigeria @ 65: Hunger killing Nigerians but Tinubu doesn’t care –Atiku

• Akpabio, Abbas, Kalu urge Nigerians to be patient, focused From Ndubuisi Orji and Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has berated the All Progressives Congress ( APC) over the economic hardship in the country. In an Independence Day message by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku commended Nigerians for their uncommon patience […] The post Nigeria @ 65: Hunger killing Nigerians but Tinubu doesn’t care –Atiku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria @ 65: Atiku Hails Nigerians’ Resilience Amid ‘Hardship’

As Nigeria marks its 65th independence anniversary on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Opposition leader and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has praised the resilience of Nigerians in the face of what he called worsening economic hardship and insecurity, while accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of abandoning citizens to their fate. In a statement […]

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6 d. ago Nigeria’s economy turning the corner, but citizens still trapped in hardship

Income gaps belie macroeconomic progress, gains Stagnant wage neutralises cooling inflation – Economists …Tinubu insists there’s bright light at end read more Nigeria’s economy turning the corner, but citizens still trapped in hardship

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6 d. ago Tinubu tells Nigerians: hardship easing, brighter days ahead

President Bola Tinubu on Friday assured Nigerians that the nation has overcome the worst phase of its economic difficulties, declaring read more Tinubu tells Nigerians: hardship easing, brighter days ahead

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7 d. ago Germany to support states integrate climate adaptation into development plans

To enhance climate resilience, Germany has pledged to support Lagos and other states in Nigeria in integrating adaptation measures into read more Germany to support states integrate climate adaptation into development plans

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9 d. ago Campus traders decry harsh economy as students’ spending dips

By Durosimi Temitope Traders and businesses on Nigeria campuses are not exempted from the harsh economy as they have lamented low turnover as costs continue to rise. Daily Sun investigation on a few campuses in Lagos, showed the ripple effects of the country’s economic challenges which were  evident in the small businesses that serve students. […] The post Campus traders decry harsh economy as students’ spending dips appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Fubara cries out, says Port Harcourt ports poor utilisation causing economic setback

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State uses the opportunity of playing host to the Board and Management of the Nigerian read more Fubara cries out, says Port Harcourt ports poor utilisation causing economic setback

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1 week ago Work Harder On Economic Policies, Insecurity, Afenifere Tells President

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere has called on the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, to work harder on its economic reform policies to ensure the country’s economy bounces back and strengthens. Rising from its caucus meeting held at the Akure home of the Leader, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, on Tuesday, Afenifere decried the […]

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1 week ago Afenifere Tasks Tinubu On Economic Policies, State Police, Others

Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to work harder on its economic reforms to ensure that the country bounces back and becomes stronger. Rising from its caucus meeting on Tuesday, at the Akure-home of its leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, Afenifere decried the deplorable condition that banditry has assumed […]

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1 week ago Hardship: Act now, Nigerians are crying, PFN urges Tinubu’s govt

Tribune Online Hardship: Act now, Nigerians are crying, PFN urges Tinubu’s govt The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has expressed deep concern over the worsening economic and social conditions in Hardship: Act now, Nigerians are crying, PFN urges Tinubu’s govt Tribune Online

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1 week ago Lagos pledges to harness economic potential of beaches to boost IGR

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to developing the state’s vast coastal assets into major drivers of economic growth and tourism. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement and infrastructure inspection at Takwa Bay Beach ahead of the World Tourism Day, the state’s Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, renewed […] The post Lagos pledges to harness economic potential of beaches to boost IGR appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ondo Workers Demand N256,950 Minimum Wage Amid Rising Hardship

Workers in Ondo State have formally demanded that the state government increase the minimum wage from N73,000 to N256,950. They cited the harsh economic realities facing Nigerians as the reason for the demand. Workers in Ondo State have formally demanded that the state government increase the minimum wage from N73,000 to N256,950, citing the harsh […] The post Ondo Workers Demand N256,950 Minimum Wage Amid Rising Hardship appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago My husband does not give me, our children feeding allowance —Wife

Tribune Online My husband does not give me, our children feeding allowance —Wife •The harsh economy is to blame —Husband A woman, Roima Abdulkadir, has prayed the Area Court, Centre-Igboro, Ilorin, Kwara State, to dissolve her marriage to her husband, Ahmed Abdulkadir, over alleged lack of maintenance. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the applicant told the court that she wanted to divorce her husband because […] My husband does not give me, our children feeding allowance —Wife Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Akwa Ibom Looks Beyond Oil, Targets Agric Products For Export

To diversify the local economies, the Akwa Ibom State government has looked inward to harness non-oil resources, especially cocoa, maritime and agricultural products for export. Speaking in an interview with Journalists, the new Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Capt. Iniobong Ekong (rtd), said it was time to reinvigorate the State economy through enhanced business and […]

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2 w. ago FG mulls revitalisation of silos concessioning to cut $10bn post

Tribune Online FG mulls revitalisation of silos concessioning to cut $10bn post-harvest losses In an effort to attain Food and Nutrition Security, Economic Growth as well as Reduce Postharvest Losses, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has revealed plans to revitalise the Silos Concession Programme to ensure a resilient, efficient, effective storage system that would reduce losses, improve food storage ecosystem as well as achieve food sovereignty. […] FG mulls revitalisation of silos concessioning to cut $10bn post-harvest losses Tribune Online

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2 w. ago New book challenges Nigerian students to build wealth amid hardship

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu In a daring bid to rewire the mindset of Nigeria’s youth, renowned author and cleric, Venerable Anthony Ajero, has launched his latest work, Campus Millionaires, a practical guide aimed at equipping students with the financial intelligence needed to navigate today’s harsh economic realities. Speaking at the unveiling, Ajero, who has over 30 […] The post New book challenges Nigerian students to build wealth amid hardship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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