19 h. ago Again, World Bank raises the alarm over rising poverty in Nigeria

• Says 139m Nigerians living in poverty • Reforms aimed at lifting citizens out of condition –Edun From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Despite recent economic reforms that have boosted government revenues, about 139 million Nigerians are still living in poverty, the World Bank has said. Country Director of the Bank in Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, disclosed this […] The post Again, World Bank raises the alarm over rising poverty in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago 139 Million Nigerians Living In Poverty Despite Reforms — World Bank

The World Bank also raised concerns over the nation's food inflation rate, increased allocations from the Federation Account allocation committee. The post 139 Million Nigerians Living In Poverty Despite Reforms — World Bank appeared first on Channels Television.

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30 h. ago 139m Nigerians still living in poverty despite Tinubu’s reforms – World bank

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja   Despite recent economic reforms that have boosted government revenues, about 139 million Nigerians are still living in poverty, the World Bank has said. Country Director of the World Bank for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, disclosed this at the launch of the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) in Abuja on Wednesday. Verghis said […] The post 139m Nigerians still living in poverty despite Tinubu’s reforms – World bank appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Nigeria’s Economy Grows By 3.9% In H1 As World Bank Projects 4.4% Growth

Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.9 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, reflecting the positive impact of ongoing fiscal and monetary reforms, according to the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) released on Wednesday by the World Bank. The multilateral institution, however, cautioned that the gains from the reforms of the Tinubu administration were yet […]

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33 h. ago 139m Nigerians still living in poverty despite reforms – World bank

The World Bank Group has announced that despite the reforms of the federal government, which has yielded more revenues for read more 139m Nigerians still living in poverty despite reforms – World bank

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34 h. ago World Bank sees poverty rising as 10m more Nigerians slip into poverty in 2025

More Nigerians have fallen into poverty as economic stabilisation and growth momentum have yet to improve the livelihoods of citizens read more World Bank sees poverty rising as 10m more Nigerians slip into poverty in 2025

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s Currency Reforms Spark Dollar Ambitions – Why Digital Domains Could Be The Next Global Play

Nigeria’s sweeping economic reforms in 2025 have reshaped the financial landscape. The Central Bank has expanded avenues for diaspora remittances, improved access to foreign exchange, and signaled greater flexibility for international payments. These moves have opened doors for Nigerians to connect more directly to dollar-denominated opportunities. Against the backdrop of a volatile naira, the prospect […]

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4 d. ago Naira gains momentum as FX speculations decline, reserves hit $43bn

Tribune Online Naira gains momentum as FX speculations decline, reserves hit $43bn The Nigerian naira is staging its strongest comeback in years, fueled by surging foreign reserves, declining speculative activities in the foreign exchange market, and sweeping reforms introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The currency, which had been battered by years of volatility and sharp depreciation, is now regaining investor confidence and market credibility, […] Naira gains momentum as FX speculations decline, reserves hit $43bn Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Economic reforms have restored investor confidence, stabilised Naira — CBN

Tribune Online Economic reforms have restored investor confidence, stabilised Naira — CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that its sweeping monetary and foreign exchange reforms over the past Economic reforms have restored investor confidence, stabilised Naira — CBN Tribune Online

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2 w. ago 17 African Countries Back Reforms To Expand Electricity Access — World Bank

According to the World Bank, these blueprints will guide public spending, trigger reforms, and attract private investment into national electricity projects. The post 17 African Countries Back Reforms To Expand Electricity Access — World Bank appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago CBN strengthens oversight, compliance to deepen financial sector stability

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instituted structural reforms to broaden its efforts in consolidating and raising regulatory effectiveness read more CBN strengthens oversight, compliance to deepen financial sector stability

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3 w. ago African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation

Tribune Online African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation AFRICAN leaders, experts, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen regional integration, and drive inclusive growth across the continent. Opening the Nigerian Economic Society’s (NES) 66th Annual Conference in Abuja, recently, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that Nigeria’s youthful population — on average aged […] African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation Tribune Online

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3 w. ago FirstCentral Credit Bureau Announces Inaugural Global Credit Connect Event – “Excellent Service” and 20th Anniversary Celebration

Nigeria’s credit industry has grown significantly in recent years, reflecting stronger financial intermediation and reforms by the Central Bank of read more FirstCentral Credit Bureau Announces Inaugural Global Credit Connect Event – “Excellent Service” and 20th Anniversary Celebration

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last month Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

… Tinubu urges banks, regulators to deepen reforms, drive inclusive digital growth Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), read more Cardoso rallies banks to meet $1bn monthly diaspora remittance target

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