12 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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16 h. ago Nigeria has overcome economic instability, ready for investments — Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged investors to seize the current opportunities and consider Nigeria as their preferred investment destination, read more Nigeria has overcome economic instability, ready for investments — Shettima

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18 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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21 h. ago Reforms are aimed at lifting Nigerians out of poverty – Edun

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Federal Government has said that its major goal in the various reform programmes is aimed at lifting Nigerians out of poverty in their millions. Declaring the #31st Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) closed in Abuja, Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun stated that the overall […] The post Reforms are aimed at lifting Nigerians out of poverty – Edun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 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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24 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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26 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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65 h. 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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66 h. ago Constitution Review: IPAC, Muslim alumni support reform of INEC, SIECs

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called for the removal of the power to appoint the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) from the Executive arm of government in the ongoing constitution review exercise. IPAC, also called for the scrapping of the State Independent Electoral Commissions( SIECs) […] The post Constitution Review: IPAC, Muslim alumni support reform of INEC, SIECs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Atiku hosts group seeking to wrest INEC chairman’s appointment from president

By John Ogunsemore  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has thrown his weight behind the clamour to remove the power to appoint Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from the president. Atiku made this known on Monday when he played host to a delegation of young Nigerians seeking electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general […] The post Atiku hosts group seeking to wrest INEC chairman’s appointment from president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Reform imperative: Building a prosperous & inclusive Nigeria by 2030 takes centre stage at NES31

This year, the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) is themed with ‘Reform,’ to highlight how structural reforms can be accelerated to read more Reform imperative: Building a prosperous & inclusive Nigeria by 2030 takes centre stage at NES31

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3 d. ago Nigeria shifts focus to delivering reform benefits to citizens

The federal government, through the Ministry of Finance, is setting its sights on a crucial next phase of economic reforms: read more Nigeria shifts focus to delivering reform benefits to citizens

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3 d. ago Reforms averted N70trn currency printing through Ways and Means —PCFPT Chairman

Tribune Online Reforms averted N70trn currency printing through Ways and Means —PCFPT Chairman The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms (PCFPT) has revealed that without the ongoing economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria would have been forced to print as much as N70 trillion through the Ways and Means window — a move that could have devastated the economy. Chairman of the committee, […] Reforms averted N70trn currency printing through Ways and Means —PCFPT Chairman Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s reforms win coveted praise from BlackRock’s Bayo Ogunlesi

President Bola Tinubu has secured a powerful endorsement from Adebayo Ogunlesi, a Nigerian-American billionaire and global infrastructure titan, marking a read more Nigeria’s reforms win coveted praise from BlackRock’s Bayo Ogunlesi

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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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4 d. ago Gombe is model for primary healthcare revitalization — Minister

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has commended Gombe State as a national model in the revitalization of primary healthcare, citing the state’s results-driven reforms as a blueprint for Nigeria’s health system renewal. The Minister stated this on Friday, during the commissioning and inspection of […] The post Gombe is model for primary healthcare revitalization — Minister appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Inflation Could Drop To 14% By 2026 If Reforms Continue – AfreximBank

If Nigeria maintains its ongoing economic reforms, inflation could reduce to around 14 per cent by the end of 2026, the group chief economist and managing director of Afreximbank, Yemi Kale, has said. Kale, who delivered these insights during a keynote address at ‘The Platform Nigeria’, noted that while inflation eased to 20.12 per cent […]

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s Power Sector Still Struggling Despite Reforms – President, Engineering Society

Former president of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Tasiu Gidari-Wudil, has warned that Nigeria’s electricity sector remains far from achieving the goals set out in the 2005 reform law, despite nearly two decades of policy changes and privatisation. He said that Nigeria’s installed capacity grew from 6,000 megawatts in 2005 to over 13,000 megawatts […]

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5 d. ago 2027: EU urges urgent reforms to safeguard Nigeria’s elections

Tribune Online 2027: EU urges urgent reforms to safeguard Nigeria’s elections The Chief of Mission of the European Union Election Follow-up Mission (EU-EFM), Barry Andrews, has urged Nigeria’s leaders to urgently implement key electoral reforms to ensure credible, transparent, and inclusive general elections in 2027. 2027: EU urges urgent reforms to safeguard Nigeria’s elections Tribune Online

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5 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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