4.2% GDP growth insufficient to cut poverty – ActionAid
ActionAid Nigeria says the country’s 4.2% GDP growth in H1 2026 is not enough to reduce poverty, calling for double-digit growth and single-digit inflation Read More: https://punchng.com/4-2-gdp-growth-insufficient-to-cut-poverty-actionaid/
ActionAid Nigeria has criticized Nigeria's 4.2% GDP growth in the first half of 2026, stating it is insufficient to reduce poverty. The organization called for double-digit economic growth, single-digit inflation, and greater accountability for rising government revenues. ActionAid emphasized that while stabilising poverty is a significant development, it is not the same as reducing it, as millions of Nigerians continue to struggle with rising living costs and declining purchasing power.
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