Many Nigerians are unable to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones due to the economic crisis and high transportation fares. The price of food items has also tripled in the market.
A vast majority of Nigeria ns are celebrating the 2023 Christmas wearing forlorn faces. No thanks to the economic crisis bedevilling the nation at the moment, which has forced the majority of the citizens to celebrate Christmas on low-key.
DAILY POST reports that apart from the price of essential commodities which have continued to soar since fuel subsidy was removed in May 2023, many Nigerians are unable to travel home to celebrate the yuletide with their loved ones due to an unprecedented hike in transportation fare. Another factor causing many families to lose the cheers and joys of the season is the cash crunch that recently resurfaced across the country. Price of food items Cost of food and other household items has continued to skyrocket since the fuel subsidy was removed in May this year. The surge took a turn for the worst in December following the preparation for Christmas and New Year celebrations. A survey by DAILY POST over the weekend revealed that the price of food stuff, including rice, chicken goat and other items have tripled in the marke
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