The Central Bank of Nigeria and the NCC have signed a memorandum of understanding to tackle SIM-related fraud and launch a shared phone-number risk portal.
Nigeria's poverty rate climbed to 63 percent in 2025 even as inflation declined sharply, the World Bank said in its April 2026 Nigeria Development Update.
Analysts say Nigeria’s economic gains are largely on paper, with macro improvements yet to translate into real relief for citizens. Experts urge targeted reforms for inclusive growth.
The Central Bank of Nigeria and the NCC have signed a memorandum of understanding to tackle SIM-related fraud and launch a shared phone-number risk portal.