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BREAKING: 82.9m Nigerians living in poverty, says NBS

BREAKING: 82.9m Nigerians living in poverty, says NBS - Photo/Image

 

 

 

 


The 2019 Poverty & Inequality in Nigeria report released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday says 82.9 million Nigerians are living in poverty.

This figure represents 40.09% of the total population.

According to the report, 52.10% of rural dwellers are living in poverty while the poverty rate in urban centres is 18.04%. (The Cable)

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