Cost of living crisis versus minimum wage  — Opinion — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

It is no news that many economies including Nigeria are currently experiencing significant inflationary pressures. The cost-of-living crisis is getting worse every month as inflation does not seem to diminish, peaking in June 2024 at 34.20 per cent, the highest inflation figure witnessed since the return to democracy in 1999 about 25 years ago. …

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High Cost Of Living In Nigeria Forces Enugu, Jos Residents To Sacrifice Comfort And Security In Daily Life

The spiralling cost of living in Nigeria is reshaping the lives of millions, pushing individuals to adopt uncomfortable lifestyles and make painful sacrifices to survive. As the price of essential goods and services, such as food, transportation, rent, and fuel, continues to climb, Nigerians across all demographics feel the impact. Residents of Enugu shared stories…

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Nigerians Turn To Charcoal, Firewood Amid Rising Cost Of Cooking Gas Under Tinubu Administration

A SaharaReporters’ review of the 2024 Nigeria Residential Energy Demand Side Report, has shown that Nigerians are tilting towards the use of charcoal and firewood amid rising cost of cooking gas under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.  According to the report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the survey covered Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Ekiti,…

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How Nigerians are coping with rising cost of food — Guardian Life — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

16 October 2024   |   6:27 pm Amidst the alarming spike in food prices, many Nigerians are turning to innovative survival strategies just to put meals on their tables. The reality of budgeting for meals that cost over N1,255 per plate is pushing families to rethink traditional methods of cooking, shopping, and sharing meals….

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Sanwo-Olu Govt Builds Posh Estates For Billionaires, Shuns Low-Cost Housing For Poor Lagosians Amid Acute Hunger, Rising Cost Of Living

  The administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in Lagos has sparked controversy by unveiling a series of opulent estates specifically designed for billionaires, while seemingly neglecting the pressing need for affordable housing options for the state’s impoverished residents.   This startling revelation comes amidst an acute crisis of hunger, poverty, and escalating cost of living…

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