Nigeria: 'Nigeria's Poverty Situation Serious'

Nigeria: 'Nigeria's Poverty Situation Serious'

No fewer than 141 million Nigerians are expected to live in poverty this year, PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC, revealed in its Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 report.

Peter Obi: Poverty deepens as 141 million Nigerians struggle while politicians jostle for power

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening poverty crisis, warning that the country is sliding deeper into hardship while political actors remain preoccupied with power struggles. In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle titled “While Politicians The post Peter Obi: Poverty deepens as 141 million Nigerians struggle while politicians jostle for …

PwC Projects 141 Million Nigerians Will Live in Poverty by 2026 - Techeconomy

Nigeria is facing a worsening poverty crisis in 2026, with an estimated 141 million people around 62 % of the population, projected to be living below the poverty line, according to the latest Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The professional services firm’s analysis forecasts that despite a slight easing in inflation, at least two million more Nigerians are likely to slip into poverty this year, pushing the …

While Politicians Jostle, Poverty Deepens

By Peter Obi As we politicians scramble for positions and vie for control of party structures—often sharing posts even before elections are concluded—a harsh truth confronts our nation: a staggering 62% of Nigerians—roughly 141 million people—are ensnared in poverty. This alarming statistic indicates that more than half of our population is living in dire […]

141 Million Nigerians Living In Poverty While Politicians Jostle For Power, Peter Obi Laments

The Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s deepening poverty crisis, saying the country is sliding backwards as politicians remain fixated on power struggles and control of party structures. Obi said in a statement on Thursday that a situation where about 141 million Nigerians, 62 percent of the population, are now living in poverty is a grave national failure and a t…

"141 Million Nigerians Will Live In Poverty In 2026" — PwC Projects 62% Poverty Rate Despite Macroeconomic Gains, Moderating Inflation

No fewer than 141 million Nigerians are expected to live in poverty this year, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has revealed in its Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 report. The international accounting firm’s latest report titled “Turning macroeconomic stability into sustainable growth” projected deteriorating poverty levels of about 62 per cent of the Nigerian population in the year preceding the 2027 election. “Despite macroeconomic gains, poverty is…