The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigeria’s economic reforms implemented over the past three years are producing gains, even as poverty continues to rise. In statements following its annual review of Nigeria’s economy, the IMF reports that the reforms are improving key macroeconomic outcomes and strengthening the country’s resilience. However, the IMF also notes that conditions for many Nigerians remain difficult. Multiple outlets report that poverty is increasing and that a majority of the population is affected. While the articles emphasize the persistence of hardship despite economic improvements, they do not present detailed causes for the poverty trend or specific new policy changes in the IMF’s update. Overall, the coverage reflects a split message: progress on broader economic indicators alongside continued social strain. The IMF’s assessment frames the reforms as working to bolster the economy, while underscoring that translating those improvements into better living conditions has not yet fully materialized for large segments of the population.