That’s how we roll here. Watch the conspicuous and wasteful consumption.
It’s part of why we’re the world’s poverty capital … here. 
Nigeria: Poverty Capital.
Model: Default (GPT-3.5)
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# Which country is the world’s poverty capital
As of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021, Nigeria was considered to be the country with the highest number of people living in extreme poverty, according to data from the World Poverty Clock. It was estimated that over 80 million Nigerians were living in extreme poverty, which is defined as living on less than $1.90 per day. However, it's important to note that poverty rates can change over time and data may have been updated since my knowledge cutoff.
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# When did Nigeria acquire this status
Nigeria has been struggling with high levels of poverty for many years, but it is difficult to pinpoint an exact date when it acquired the status of being the world's poverty capital. The country has a large population and has faced various challenges in terms of economic development and political stability, which have contributed to high levels of poverty. According to data from the World Bank, Nigeria's poverty rate has been consistently high over the past few decades, with an estimated 40% of the population living below the poverty line in 1990, increasing to over 50% in 2010, and then to over 70% in 2020.
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# Can you give me a breakdown of Nigeria’s poverty levels by state and by geo political zone
Yes, I can provide you with an overview of poverty levels in Nigeria by state and geopolitical zone based on data from the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) as of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021.
Geopolitical zones in Nigeria:
North West: 43.3% of the population lives below the poverty line.
North East: 76.3% of the population lives below the poverty line.
North Central: 60.7% of the population lives below the poverty line.
South West: 19.8% of the population lives below the poverty line.
South South: 26.2% of the population lives below the poverty line.
South East: 32.0% of the population lives below the poverty line.
States in Nigeria with the highest poverty rates:
Sokoto (87.73%)
Taraba (87.72%)
Jigawa (87.02%)
Ebonyi (79.76%)
Zamfara (76.73%)
States in Nigeria with the lowest poverty rates:
Lagos (4.50%)
Delta (6.02%)
Osun (8.52%)
Ogun (9.60%)
Oyo (9.84%)
It's important to note that poverty rates can change over time and these figures may have been updated since my knowledge cutoff.
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# How correlated is this distribution of poverty with literacy levels of these states and zones
There is a generally accepted positive correlation between literacy levels and poverty reduction. However, it is important to note that the relationship between literacy levels and poverty reduction can be complex and is influenced by many factors, such as the quality of education, economic opportunities, and access to basic services.
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, there is some correlation between literacy levels and poverty rates in Nigeria. In general, states with higher literacy rates tend to have lower poverty rates. For example, Lagos State, which has the lowest poverty rate, also has one of the highest literacy rates in the country. However, there are exceptions to this pattern, as some states with high literacy rates still have relatively high poverty rates.
Geopolitically, the North East and North West zones have the highest poverty rates, and also tend to have lower literacy rates compared to the other zones. This suggests that there may be a link between literacy levels and poverty rates at the geopolitical level.
It is important to note, however, that there are many other factors that can affect poverty rates in addition to literacy levels, including economic opportunities, access to basic services, political stability, and social programs. Therefore, while literacy is an important factor in poverty reduction, it is not the only factor that needs to be considered.
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# How correlated is this distribution of poverty with the ratio of agriculture sector to the total economy of these states and zones
There is generally a positive correlation between the size of the agricultural sector and poverty reduction, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria where agriculture is an important sector of the economy. A strong agricultural sector can provide employment opportunities and income for rural populations, which can help to reduce poverty rates.
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, there is some correlation between the size of the agricultural sector and poverty rates in Nigeria at both the state and geopolitical zone levels. States with a larger share of agriculture in their economies tend to have higher poverty rates, while states with a smaller share of agriculture tend to have lower poverty rates.
At the geopolitical zone level, the North West and North East zones have the highest poverty rates, and also have a higher share of agriculture in their economies compared to the other zones. This suggests that there may be a link between the size of the agricultural sector and poverty rates at the geopolitical level.
However, it is important to note that the relationship between the agricultural sector and poverty rates is complex and influenced by many factors, such as the quality of agricultural infrastructure, access to credit and markets, and the effectiveness of government policies. Therefore, while the size of the agricultural sector is an important factor in poverty reduction, it is not the only factor that needs to be considered.
