The opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) has criticised President Bola Tinubu's wife, Oluremi, over her reported proposal to support unemployed women with ₦50,000 grants to start businesses such as frying akara, roasting corn and producing kulikuli, describing the initiative as a reflection of “institutionalised poverty” rather than genuine economic empowerment.

His reaction followed widespread criticism after Senator Tinubu urged Nigerians, especially women, to consider engaging in petty businesses such as frying and selling akara and…

Dada Olusegun, Tinubu's aide, defends First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's empowerment initiatives for micro-traders, citing her extensive record and informal econo