project paper
Quantitative analysis of rural poverty in Nigeria
In spite of Nigeria's abundant natural and human resource endowment, poverty remains pervasive, multifaceted, and chronic.
In Nigeria, conventional financial institutions serve only about 35 percent of the active population, and the poor, especially women, have limited access to financial services.
Much of Nigeria's recent economic growth can be attributed to its non-oil economy-primarily agriculture.
Malnutrition rates among children 0 to 36 months and women of reproductive age in Nigeria are high and vary significantly across rural urban locations, geopolitical zones, and agro-ecological zones, thereby constituting a significant public health
"In Nigeria, women are often marginalized in their access to economic, political, and social resources compared to men, rendering them relatively poorer than their male counterparts.