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Nigeria Poverty Claim Fact-Checked
Peter Obi's poverty claim of 140 million Nigerians fact-checked by National Bureau of Statistics.
In brief
Peter Obi's poverty claim of 140 million Nigerians fact-checked by National Bureau of Statistics. Nigeria's poverty figures show 140 million Nigerians live in poverty, but data from National Bureau of Statistics, World Bank, UNICEF, UN and WHO reveal discrepancies in definitions and reference years. Originally…
Peter Obi's Poverty Claim
Peter Obi says more than 140 million nigerians are living in poverty and severe hardship.
“Peter Obi says more than 140 million Nigerians are living in poverty and severe hardship”
Fact-Checking Sources
The National Bureau of Statistics, World Bank, UNICEF, UN and WHO provide available figures on poverty levels.
Poverty Metrics Examined
The video fact checks poverty levels, food insecurity, out of school children, drug use and life expectancy.
Data Discrepancies
Differences in definitions, data sources and reference years create conflicting poverty figures.
What the Evidence Shows
The evidence reveals discrepancies in how poverty is measured across different organizations.
The short version
Nigeria's poverty figures show 140 million Nigerians live in poverty, but data from National Bureau of Statistics, World Bank, UNICEF, UN and WHO reveal discrepancies in definitions and reference years.
