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Nigeria’s growing economic strain has returned to the spotlight following fresh data cited by former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, who says a majority of the population is now living below the poverty line amid mounting social and governance challenges. In a statement issued on Sunday, Mr Obi said about 141 million Nigerians—roughly 62 per…
Former Anambra State Governor, and 2023 Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has cautioned that Nigeria risks worsening poverty and weakening national cohesion if it implements a tax system that overburdens citizens. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Obi stressed that genuine economic growth cannot be achieved through policies that make people poorer. He emphasised…