Nigeria, May 30 -- The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has issued a scathing mid-term assessment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, warning that Nigeria is sliding deeper into poverty, insecurity, and disillusionment.

Marking two years since Tinubu launched his "Renewed Hope" agenda, the CNPP said Nigerians instead face "renewed hardship," citing spiraling inflation, a collapsing naira, and skyrocketing costs of food and transportation.

The group criticized Tinubu's early economic moves particularly the abrupt removal of fuel subsidies and naira floatation as poorly executed, lacking proper planning and safety nets for the vulnerable.

According to the group, small businesses are struggling, purchasing power...