Tag: Poverty

One in six Nigerian children face hunger over food inflation - Report
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One in six Nigerian children face hunger over food inflation – Report

A recent report by Save the Children has projected that approximately one in every six children, totaling 15 million, in Nigeria will face hunger starting from June 2024. This projection indicates a 25% increase compared to 2023 figures, with conflicts, banditry, and soaring food prices being the primary contributing factors. This surge translates to an […]

World Bank bans Nigerian companies, CEO over fraudulent practices
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Internet access cut poverty, boosted employment in 2023 – W’Bank

The World Bank has revealed that exposure to internet access after more than three years resulted in a 7% reduction in extreme poverty in Nigeria and Tanzania. This exposure resulted in an 8% rise in labour force participation and pay employment. The bank issued a new brief that read: “In 2023, a World Bank flagship report found that […]