In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Friday, 22 November, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.
Two-thirds of households lack money for healthy food – NBS Survey – Vanguard
In an apparent reflection of the multidimensional poverty in the country and the impact of continuous reduction in the purchasing power of Nigerians due to rising prices of goods and services, two-thirds of households in the country lack money to eat healthy, nutritious food, a survey by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS has revealed.
We call on the Bola Tinubu-led government to quickly address the alarming reality that two-thirds of Nigerian households cannot afford healthy, nutritious food. This dire situation underscores the pressing need for immediate intervention through robust economic reforms and strategies to stabilise food prices.
FG, govs decide on state police next week – Punch
The Federal Government and the state governors will next week take decisions on the creation of state. The Governor of Bayelsa State, Duoye Diri, disclosed this to State House Correspondents in Abuja on Thursday after the National Economic Council.
We call on the federal government and state governors to prioritise the safety and well-being of Nigerians by ensuring that decisions on the creation of state police are transparent, inclusive, and focused on addressing security challenges effectively.
We also call on citizens to actively engage and hold their leaders accountable to ensure that the outcome strengthens justice, equity, and security for all.
Sanwo-Olu presents N3tr budget to Assembly – The Guardian
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, presented a budget estimate of N3.05 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly.
We call on the Lagos State House of Assembly to thoroughly scrutinise the proposed N3.05 trillion 2025 budget with the interests of the people at the forefront, ensuring transparency, accountability, and equitable allocation of resources.