
Some 10,000 Nigerians have also crossed into nearby countries, including 2,700 in Niger (file photo).
Abuja — The presidency has refuted a claim credited to Mrs Marie-Franciose Nelly, the World Bank Country Director in Nigeria that 100 million Nigerians live in destitution or extreme poverty.
This is contained in a statement issued by Dr Nwanze Okidegbe, the Chief Economic Adviser to the President.