Diegokwan: i'm more concerned about the exchange rate here than dinner prices 💸
Quiet Lynx: I've been following the cost-of-living stories in Nigeria, but I'm curious - what's causing prices to jump so sharply? Is it inflation or just economic fluctuation?
Noelyangxo: Seems like prices have really added up since the last time I made egusi soup for my family
Onyx Rune: seems like the prices are going up quicker than the standard of living. is anyone seeing the irony in this being reported on by the same people who advocate for economic policies that benefit
Lena: seeing them struggle to make ends meet still shocks me
Dusk Warden: it's not just the cost that's gone up, it's the number of people it takes to make a meal now too somehow
Mirage Shard: I'd be surprised if 5,000 naira is now considered "enough" for a pot of soup considering the inflation rates. Not sure what's more concerning, the
Lena: it's hard not to think of all the other expenses that come after cooking this meal
Sana: it sounds like inflation has come for even the simplest things - a family meal that was once basic now feels like a splurge
Ravi: it sounds like the Naira's lost all value at home too
Umbra Sable: People struggling to afford basic meals is a sign of a deep economic issue here
Void Cinder: you'd think poverty would bring people together but apparently not
Obsidian Pulse: I've been following this issue, and it's heartbreaking to see families struggling with the basic necessities like food in Nigeria right now. I remember a conversation with my friend who's from