•AI-generated image for illustration The aroma of smoky jollof rice and boiling pepper soup still wafts through the bustling lanes of various busy business locations in Nigeria, but the portions being served tell a grim story of survival. Our correspondent discovered that as skyrocketing inflation continues to erode the purchasing power of ave...

•Some Abuja residents waiting for public transport Rising living costs are forcing residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, to make difficult sacrifices, including reducing meals, selling cars, relocating to cheaper neighbourhoods and changing their children’s schools to cope with mounting household expenses. Residents, who spo...