cost of living
Nigeria’s Inflation Rises to 15.69% in April as Food and Transport Costs Surge
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.69 per cent in April 2026, up from 15.38 per cent recorded in March, driven largely by...
ADC Accuses Tinubu Government of Running ‘Ponzi Economy’ Over Rising Debt
The African Democratic Congress has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of operating what it described as a “Ponzi economy” following...
ADC Criticises FG Over GDP Celebration Amid Rising Hardship
The African Democratic Congress has criticised the Federal Government for celebrating Nigeria’s reported economic growth, arguing that the figures do not reflect the...
Fuel Price Hike Forces FCT Residents to Abandon Cars as Transport Costs Surge
Many car owners in the Federal Capital Territory have been forced to abandon their personal vehicles and resort to public transportation following the...
Lagos Workers Decry Rising Fuel Prices as Economic Hardship Deepens Ahead of 2027 Elections
Workers across Lagos have expressed growing concern over rising fuel prices, warning that the continuous increase is worsening living conditions and placing severe...
Yam Prices Fluctuate Across Lagos as Transport and Supply Challenges Persist
Yam prices across Lagos markets continue to fluctuate, with traders linking the trend to rising transportation costs, seasonal supply patterns, and ongoing sourcing...
Nigeria’s Inflation Rises to 15.38 Percent in March 2026
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 15.38 percent in March 2026, up from 15.06 percent recorded in February, according to the latest Consumer...
Mohammed Hayatu Deen Dumps PDP, Joins ADC Ahead of 2027 Elections
Former presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party and joined the African Democratic Congress, citing worsening insecurity, rising...
Rising Tomato Prices Push Nigerian Families Back to Traditional Boiled Mix
In response to the soaring cost of fresh tomatoes, many Nigerian households are returning to a once abandoned kitchen practice, the use of...
Australia Tightens Monetary Policy as Inflation Pressures Persist
The Australia central bank has moved to raise its benchmark interest rate to 4.1 percent, signaling a renewed effort to contain persistent inflationary...
