Tag: Poverty
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World Bank estimates 850,000 Ghanaians fell into poverty in 2022
In a latest Ghana Economic Update report titled "Price Surge: Unraveling Inflation's Toll on Poverty and Food Security," launched in Accra on Wednesday, the...
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850,000 Ghanaians experienced poverty due to high inflation in 2022 – World Bank Report
The World Bank's report has revealed that the soaring inflation rates in 2022 led to a staggering 850,000 Ghanaians falling into poverty.The economic...
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World Bank says some 850,000 Ghanaians were pushed into poverty in 2022
The World Bank has stated that the increasing cost of goods and services in 2022 resulted in approximately 850,000 Ghanaians falling into poverty.The Bank...
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Poverty hits harder as Nigeria’s leader justifies fuel subsidy removal
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu defended the West African country's decision to cease subsidizing fuel on Wednesday, a move that has already exacerbated economic problems...
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NPP Presidential Primaries: Joe Ghartey picks nomination forms, pledges to fight poverty
Mr Joe Ghartey, Member of Parliament for Essikadu-Ketan constituency and presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has picked nomination forms to contest...
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Concerns raised over ‘inaccurate’ claims in Primary 4 History Book
Education experts have expressed concern over the content of the book titled "History of Ghana for Basic Schools," which is aimed at basic four...
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Farmers sell large proportion of produce due to poverty – Research
A study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Ghana has revealed that most farmers in the country sell a large...
World
Fuel poverty could hit 11 million households from April – campaigners
Millions of households could fall into fuel poverty next year as a result of the axing of the energy price guarantee, campaigners have warned.
The...
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Poverty is the source of all evil – Opanka
In a 20-second video he posted on his Facebook timeline, Ghanaian rap act Opanka has argued that poverty is the source of all evil...
World
Tunisia cost-of-living crisis: ‘My husband will either make it to Europe or die at sea’
Many young Tunisians still want to take the perilous boat crossing over the Mediterranean because they believe they would be better off in nations...
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