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  1. Nigerians Turn to Chewing Sticks as Toothpaste Prices Begin to Bite

    Nigeria Nigerians Turn to Chewing Sticks as Toothpaste Prices Begin to Bite

    Amidst Nigeria's rising toothpaste costs, families are reverting to traditional chewing sticks for oral hygiene. This economic shift reflects a cultural revival as many seek affordable alternatives. Chewing sticks, rich in medicinal properties, are re-emerging as a viable and effective solution...
  2. NBS Report Reveals Alarming 63% Spike in Cooking Gas Prices

    Nigeria NBS Report Reveals Alarming 63% Spike in Cooking Gas Prices

    The National Bureau of Statistics reports a staggering 63.85% year-on-year increase in the price of a 12.5kg cooking gas cylinder, raising concerns over affordability and cost of living for Nigerian households. The affordability of a basic household necessity in Nigeria has taken a severe hit...
  3. Outrage as Doyin Okupe Tells Struggling Nigerians to Farm Tomatoes at Home Amid Food Inflation Crisis

    Nigeria Outrage as Doyin Okupe Tells Struggling Nigerians to Farm Tomatoes at Home Amid Food Inflation Crisis

    Politician Doyin Okupe faces backlash for suggesting Nigerians grow tomatoes in sacks amid soaring food costs, showing tone-deaf privilege and lack of empathy. Politician Doyin Okupe has sparked outrage among Nigerians for his tone-deaf suggestion that people should grow tomatoes at home in...
  4. Nigerians Slam APC Chieftain for Tone-Deaf Remark on Cost of Living Amid Tough Times

    Nigeria Nigerians Slam APC Chieftain for Tone-Deaf Remark on Cost of Living Amid Tough Times

    APC Chieftain Kassim Afegbua sparks controversy as he suggests Nigerians should cut their cost of living, criticizing lavish spending amid economic challenges. In a podcast clip from Seun Okins' Channel TV News Presenters Podcast, Micon, APC Chieftain Kassim Afegbua stirred controversy by...
  5. Dano Milk Shock: Nigerians Outraged as Price Soars to 11k, Reflecting Economic Struggles

    Nigeria Dano Milk Shock: Nigerians Outraged as Price Soars to 11k, Reflecting Economic Struggles

    In the heart of Ikeja, the recent spike in the cost of Dano Milk has left Twitter influencer Yeankhar (@Yeankhar) lamenting, with prices soaring from less than 5k to a staggering 11k. This surge adds to the ongoing challenges faced by Nigerians grappling with the increasing cost of living, where...
  6. [Video] Shocking AIT Report Reveals People Dying of Hunger in Bauchi State Due to Inflation

    Nigeria [Video] Shocking AIT Report Reveals People Dying of Hunger in Bauchi State Due to Inflation

    In Bauchi State, a silent crisis unfolds as residents grapple with soaring food prices, leading to hunger and despair. According to reports, a small portion of potatoes has surged from 300 to 1000 naira, while the price of a bag of maize has doubled from 30,000 to 60,000 naira. Additionally, the...
  7. Nigeria in Crisis: President Tinubu Faces Backlash as Spaghetti Hits N950, Eggs at N300, Sparking Nationwide Strike

    Nigeria Nigeria in Crisis: President Tinubu Faces Backlash as Spaghetti Hits N950, Eggs at N300, Sparking Nationwide Strike

    Since President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, a bleak economic landscape has unfolded for Nigerians, with his policies seemingly deepening their financial woes. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently reported a staggering 29.90% inflation rate in January 2024, shedding...
  8. [ Viral Video] Nigerians In Dispair: Hungry, Angry, Vocal and on the Streets - Garri As Expensive As Cocaine

    Nigeria [ Viral Video] Nigerians In Dispair: Hungry, Angry, Vocal and on the Streets - Garri As Expensive As Cocaine

    Yoruba fathers protest under the Tinubu government, expressing deep concern over the dire state of affairs. They highlight the soaring cost of basic necessities, with garri likened to cocaine due to its exorbitant price. Underlining issues include a weak Naira, high USD exchange rates...
  9. Soaring Living Costs Drive Nigerians to Embrace Resilient 'Battle Rice,' Formerly Used for Fish Feed, for Sustenance

    Nigeria Soaring Living Costs Drive Nigerians to Embrace Resilient 'Battle Rice,' Formerly Used for Fish Feed, for Sustenance

    In the face of the unprecedented rise in living costs in northern Nigeria, a peculiar trend is emerging as many turn to rice grains known as 'afafata' - a term in the widely spoken Hausa language, meaning "battling." These grains, typically rejected by millers or sold to farmers for fish feed...
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