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Nigeria's Market Soars Past N160 Trillion as Poverty Becomes the Majority Condition
Markets beat the world while poverty became the majority condition. The numbers disagree on details but agree on the divide.
Wat we eerst wisten
- Just over half of Nigerians were in poverty last year, up from about 42% in 2022.
- The NGX crossed N160 trillion on Aug 10, 2026, with the index at 248,529.75 points.
- Average inflation fell to 15.51% in H1 2026, but prior purchasing power remains lost.
- Elections are due in 2027, shaping how the cost-of-living debate is read.
Toen nog open
- No agreed poverty count exists across sources, with alternative estimates at 63% and 79% poor or vulnerable.
- No verified path yet from market capitalisation growth to household income recovery.
Waar we op zouden letten
- Whether disinflation continues long enough to rebuild real wages before the 2027 vote.
- Whether listed-market gains broaden into jobs, credit and public services outside major cities.
