W’Bank: Climate Change May Push 5.1m More Nigerians into Poverty by 2035

Thisdaylive | 10-06-2026 04:45pm |

The World Bank has reported that climate change could potentially drive an additional 5.1 million Nigerians into poverty by the year 2035. The organization warns that without necessary adaptation measures, the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) could decline by as much as 6.8% by 2050. In light of these challenges, the World Bank is advocating for an investment of $94.6 billion aimed at enhancing climate resilience and promoting low-carbon growth by 2030.

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