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President Tinubu increased direct cash support from ₦10,000 to ₦25,000 for vulnerable Nigerian households, with over 154,000 families in Jigawa State already registered. Each family will receive three payments totaling ₦75,000 to help with food, business expenses, and rising living costs.
After weeks of tension, EU member states gave preliminary approval to release a massive €90 billion loan to Ukraine following Kyiv's repair of a critical oil pipeline. The breakthrough came as Ukraine restarted oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia, resolving a standoff that had blocked vital funding.
Thailand is rolling out a nationwide relief program offering up to 50% discounts on everyday essentials and reviving its popular co-payment scheme to help families stretch their budgets. The move comes as the government expands support for households feeling the squeeze of rising prices.
Thailand's government just approved a comprehensive support package worth over 13 billion baht to help millions weather soaring fuel prices. From cash cards for families to fuel subsidies for truckers, the plan targets relief where it's needed most.
Starting April 1, South Africa is raising payments for most social security grants by 3.6%, lifting monthly support for pensioners, people with disabilities, and families. The increases will reach millions of beneficiaries who rely on these grants to meet basic needs.