141 Million Nigerians To Live Below Poverty Line
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has expressed concern over the report that 141 million Nigerians are expected to live below the poverty line. This represents 62% of the population. Sani noted the irony of this report coming at a time when states and local governments are receiving more money than ever before. The Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 warns of a grim projection, with Sani calling it a 'time bomb' that must be addressed to prevent a national social uprising. Will the increased funding to states and local governments be enough to address the looming poverty crisis, or are more drastic measures needed to prevent a social catastrophe?