World Bank Approves $1.5bn for Nigeria to Reduce Poverty, COVID-19 Response The World Bank Group through its New Country Partnership Framework with Nigeria has approved $1.5 billion for social protection and strengthening state-level COVID-19 response Nigeria is at a critical position now with the sharp fall...

Population Of Extremely Poor Persons In Nigeria Hits 102m — NECA         There are indications that Nigeria’s poverty level may have further deteriorated as the latest reports of the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association, NECA, shows a 10 percentage point rise in the number of the extreme...

Nigeria’s Growth Excites World Bank The World Bank Group is excited with the growth of Nigeria and expressed satisfaction with the performance of the economy. The commendation was contained in a statement by the bank on Monday, after the conclusion of a visit to Nigeria by...