Most Nigerians Have Slipped Into Extreme Poverty - ActionAid

A civil rights group, ActionAid, has said that although the economy is out of recession, most Nigerians have slipped into extreme poverty. The group also called on the government to accelerate the implementation of the 2018 budget, by ensuring timely release of funds and also to ensure that the budget translates to improved welfare for Nigerian citizens.

Poverty in Nigeria.

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