In Africa's richest nation, the poor haven't yet profited

Name: In Africa's richest nation, the poor haven't yet profited
Uploaded: 2015-12-02T00:20:14Z
Duration: P631S
Description: Nigeria is a nation of superlatives. It’s Africa's richest country and its fastest growing economy. At the same time, millions still live in poverty and lack basic services like running water. As part of a week-long series "Nigeria: Pain and Promise," special correspondent Nick Schifrin reports with producer and cameraman Zach Fannin on whether a boom in investment can affect the wealth gap.

Clip: 12/01/2015 | 10m 31s

Nigeria is a nation of superlatives. It’s Africa's richest country and its fastest growing economy. At the same time, millions still live in poverty and lack basic services like running water. As part of a week-long series "Nigeria: Pain and Promise," special correspondent Nick Schifrin reports with producer and cameraman Zach Fannin on whether a boom in investment can affect the wealth gap.

Aired: 12/01/15

Rating: NR

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In Africa's richest nation, the poor haven't yet profited

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