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Nigeria's GDP Soars, But 133 Million Live in Poverty

7/25/2025

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Nigeria's GDP has soared to N372.82 trillion, yet this impressive figure masks a grim reality: over 133 million citizens are trapped in multi-dimensional poverty. As inflation and soaring costs diminish purchasing power, many question the true value of this growth, calling for urgent and meaningful economic reforms that can uplift everyday lives.

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Nigeria's GDP has soared to N372.82 trillion, yet this impressive figure masks a grim reality: over 133 million citizens are trapped in multi-dimensional poverty. As inflation and soaring costs diminish purchasing power, many question the true value of this growth, calling for urgent and meaningful economic reforms that can uplift everyday lives.