Recent research on Nigeria indicates declining income inequality. In contrast, anecdotal evidence suggests that only … the upper class has benefited from economic growth in Nigeria over time. The disconnect between these findings and … research. First, we consider if inequality decreased in Nigeria between 2010 and 2018. We then explore how changes in …

Income inequality and poverty in Nigeria are closely related. This study decomposed change in poverty in Nigeria into … urban areas. Income poverty head count in 1998 was 40.51%, and this increased to 51.59% in 2004. However, expenditure … poverty head count decreased from 62.22% in 1998 to 54.37% in 2004. Within the limit of possible poverty lines, rural poverty …

communities. Since the 1990s. This chapter discusses the different dimensions of poverty and inequality in Nigeria. The global and … domestic approaches adopted in Nigeria to tackle the problem of poverty and inequality are also discussed in this chapter. The …The target of the sustainable development goal is to end extreme poverty and inequality by 2030 and achieve inclusive …