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Human Rights and Poverty Alleviation in Contemporary Nigeria: Bridging the Gaps Between the Poor and the Rich

This study explores the relationship between human rights and poverty alleviation in contemporary Nigeria, focusing on how bridging the gap between the poor and the rich is critical for sustainable development. Nigeria faces profound economic challenges, including high poverty rates, income inequality, and social injustice, all of which are exacerbated by inadequate access to basic socioeconomic rights. The study examines the historical, political, and economic causes of poverty, including colonial legacies, economic mismanagement, and corruption, while emphasising the role of political elites…