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Unemployment: Atiku Suggests Payment of N5000 Stipend
By Dipo Olowookere
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari to consider paying a N5000 stipend to every family in Nigeria.
However, he emphasised that the beneficiary family must be the one with at least one school-age child and earning less than $800 (N328,000 at I&E rate of N410/$1) per annum.
In a statement issued by the media team of Mr Atiku over the weekend, it was suggested that the N5,000 stipend should be paid by the government to the families “via their BVN and NIN on the condition that they verifiably keep their children in school.”
The former Vice President noted that if this is done, as he earlier advised last year, the country would be solving the twin issue of youth unemployment and a high rate of out of school children, which currently stands at 13.5 million.
“If we do not do this, then the floodgates of unemployment will be further opened next year, and in the years to come,” he warned.
Mr Atiku further stressed that the unemployment rate, which the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently put at 33 per cent, is the root cause of the “unprecedented insecurity Nigeria is facing.”
“Idleness is the worst feature of unemployment because it channels the energy of our youth away from production, and towards destruction, and that is why Nigeria is now the third most terrorized nation on earth,” he noted.
But he said “the fastest way to bring down a world record unemployment rate is via incentivised education. An educated citizenry is more employable and more self-employable.”
“Increased education has been scientifically linked with lower rates of crime and insecurity, along with lower infant and maternal mortality, and a higher lifetime income.
“We must then incorporate those youth who are above school age into a massive public works programme.
“There was talk of 774,000 Special Public Works jobs for the youth, which was to have started in January of 2021. This is a commendable step, but it must be done with proper agenda, rather than propaganda,” he submitted.
Policy already exists
Business Post recalled that in the build-up to the 2015 general elections in Nigeria, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), then an opposition party, promised to pay N5,000 monthly to poor Nigerians. This was hailed by many and caused the party to be massively voted for by the electorates.
A year after it gained power, the administration of Mr Buhari announced that N65 billion has been approved for the payment of N5,000 monthly stipend to Nigerians under the Conditional Cash Transfer scheme of the National Social Investment Programme of the government.
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, who was then the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, had said after a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting that the N65 billion was part of the N150 billion approved by the steering committee of the programme.
“Focus has been given to the extremely poor and vulnerable in our society and special emphasis is being placed to providing as many as possible in the North-Eastern part of the country where a lot of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs),” she had informed reporters then.
Refinery rehabilitation
While commenting on the proposed plans by the central government to rehabilitate the Port Harcourt refinery with $1.5 billion, the candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 presidential election described it as unnecessary and “ill-advised” because the facility has “failed to turn a profit for years” despite the huge funds sunk into it for turnaround maintenance.
He maintained that, “As a nation, we are better off privatising our refineries and the NNPC (Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation) through the time-tested LNG model in which the FG owns 49 per cent equity and the private sector 51 per cent.”
“Recall that in 20 years ending 2020, the NLNG had delivered $18.3 billion dividends to government irrespective of taxes and other benefit accruals to the country.
“This will not only free the government of needless spending but also clean up the infrastructure mess in the petroleum downstream sector,” he said.
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Unlocking Profitability: The Benefits of Hiring a Property Management Company in West Palm Beach
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By Blaise Udunze
Momentum is gathering for the Abuja Night of Glory taking place today, Friday, December 5, 2025, at the main bowl of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
The crusade is being hosted by Dominion City Church headed by Pastor David Ogbueli and it starts by 7pm.
The all-night programme will feature dynamic worship leaders like Nathanial Bassey, Dunsin Oyekan, Theophilus Sunday, Chioma Jesus, Kaestrings, Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye, Minister GUC, Ebuka Songs, Anthony Kani, and DC Angels.
Reputed as a teacher of righteousness and anointed minister of the gospel, evidenced by the miracles that have trailed his ministry, and one who champions the cause of the poor through empowerment initiatives, Dr. David Ogbueli will be joined by renowned ministers from within and outside Nigeria, including Evangelist Andres Bisonni, Dr. Charles Ndifon, Evangelist Dan Scott, Apostle Ikechukwu Nnajiofor, and several others.
Night of Glory has, in previous editions held across Nigeria’s cities, recorded remarkable results, such as immediate healings and freedom from chronic ailments, recovery of vision and movement after many years of paralysis, along with liberation from dependencies and emotional distress. Numerous participants have also shared testimonies of breakthroughs and big personal changes after the experience. Organisers state that this year’s event, in Abuja, is anticipated to exceed previous editions.
The event is intended for all individuals trusting God for divine intervention in any area of life.
Understanding the role of faith in the destiny of individuals and nations, a dedicated prayer session for Nigeria will take place during the crusade to tackle some of the current challenges being faced in the country and also to uplift he leaders and institutions before God.
Attendance is free, and registration is encouraged via the QR codes on event banners. Organisers expect a massive turnout as worshippers travel from across the country for what is anticipated to be a transformative encounter.
Adequate security and free transportation have been put in place ALL over the city of Abuja, while those outside Abuja are expected to join online.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Mr Martin Amaewhule, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
At the plenary on Friday, Mr Amaewhule joined the ruling party from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), along with 15 other members of the state parliament.
This development comes some months after they had earlier declared their support for the APC in the wake of a crisis with the state governor, Mr Sim Fubura.
The lawmakers had an issue with Mr Fubura, which led to a state of emergency declared on the oil-rich state by President Bola Tinubu in March 2025.
This embargo was only lift in September 2025 after the duration of the six-month emergency rule in the state.
A few days ago, members of the Rivers Assembly passed a vote of confidence on President Tinubu, backing him to remain in office till 2031, when he would have spent eight years in office if re-elected in 2027.
Announcing their defection today, the lawmakers pinned their decision on the crisis rocking the PDP at the national level.
It is not certain if their political godfather, Mr Nyesom Wike, who is the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), will join them in APC.
Mr Wike, who governed Rivers State from 2015 to 2023, has been accused of instigating the crisis in the opposition PDP. He was expelled from the party last month at a national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State.
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